The Area
The future is being shaped here - with precision and innovative power. An area that radiates far beyond the region, attracts companies and talented minds and creates space for bold ideas. Welcome to the Wild Heerbrugg Areal, the hub for technological excellence. The place where visions become reality. Shaping the region for over 100 years - ready for the future.
The Area
The future is being shaped here - with precision and innovative power. An area that radiates far beyond the region, attracts companies and talented minds and creates space for bold ideas. Welcome to the Wild Heerbrugg Areal, the hub for technological excellence. The place where visions become reality. Shaping the region for over 100 years - ready for the future.
It’s about competitiveness and progress, of course. However, it is just as important for us to shape a sustainable society that is characterised by cohesion and shared visions. Together, we want to create prospects that pave the way to a successful future. Discover what drives us and what we are guided by.
Our value profile
We drive development. Worldwide.
The Wild Heerbrugg Areal is more than just a location – it is a pulse of technological excellence. For over 100 years, the companies based here have been setting global standards and driving innovation.
We shape the future. Because it is our responsibility.
Sustainability is more than just a concept for us – it is what drives us and is deeply rooted in our history. With visionary projects and resource-conserving site development, we want to create a vibrant location for future generations.
We live cooperation and networking.
The future is created when teamwork works. We see ourselves as a hub for companies, research institutions and creative minds, as a creative engine for new ideas and synergies – for innovations that move the world.
We set standards. Cutting-edge technology.
Precision and quality are our hallmarks. What is developed and manufactured here enjoys worldwide recognition and trust – a sign of the strength of Switzerland as a centre of industry and clear proof of the competitiveness of our region.
We attract talent and skilled labour.
Our vision? An area that attracts the best minds. Thanks to the innovative companies on site, jobs are created that offer space for growth and creative ideas. The Wild Heerbrugg Areal as a magnet for skilled workers who shape the future together
We create regional added value
The Wild Heerbrugg Areal actively contributes to improving the quality of life in the region. By promoting modern infrastructure and high-quality jobs, we are creating an environment that offers valuable prospects for both companies and the local population and keeps the location attractive in the long term.
New "Anker West" building
The "Anker West" construction project is a central project on the Wild Heerbrugg Areal, which is aimed at modern, sustainable development. The centrepiece of the project is a striking 50-metre-high high-rise building, which is intended to serve as a new landmark and identity-creating element for the site.
New “Anker West” building
The "Anker West" construction project is a central project on the Wild Heerbrugg Areal that is aimed at modern, sustainable development. The centrepiece of the project is a striking 50-metre-high high-rise building, which is intended to serve as a new landmark and identity-creating element for the site. The special utilisation plan, which was developed as part of a long-term planning process, creates the legal and structural framework for this project.
The “Anker West” high-rise combines technological innovation, architectural quality and ecological responsibility. It is intended to symbolise the transformation of the site and create space for new jobs. The special utilisation plan takes into account the requirements of the municipality and was backed up by extensive expert opinions and consultations.
Overall, the “Anker West” construction project symbolises the long-term, sustainable development of the site and the innovative strength of the region.
Further information will follow shortly. Stay tuned!
100 years of Area history. A history that moves.
How the area has developed in 100 years of innovation and change from a courageous Leica founding site to an international high-tech cluster for the precision industry and photonics - and what the future holds for the important business location of the Rhine Valley. Worth reading!
