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The Glarnerland breeds success.
Location benefits.
Economic Promotion Office
Location: Glarus.
A central position.
What’s more: Glarus has a feature
that is unique in Switzerland,
Excellent access. The major north-south artery (A3) passes through the north of
and one that also sets an example
Glarus, rail connections are excellent, there is a small airstrip for private jets in
for the rest of the country: the
Mollis and Zurich-Kloten airport is only an hour away, offering fast and easy con-
Canton’s municipal structure
nections to other countries. The European Single Market is right at the doorstep.
reform. In 2011, the 25 municipali-
ties of Glarus were merged to form
Fast links to Europe.
three large “united municipalities:”
Glarus North, Glarus and Glarus
Stuttgart
South. This makes Glarus South the
municipality with the largest area
Munich
in the whole of Switzerland, and
the reform has enhanced admini- ✈
strative efficiency. ✈Basel Friedrichshafen
A7
A3 ✈
Zurich
Lucerne
Glarus
Berne
A1
A2 A13
✈
Geneva
Stuttgart 3 hours
Milan
Munich 3 hours
Zurich 45 minutes
Basel 1.5 hours
Berne 2 hours
Geneva 3.5 hours
Milan 3 hours
Publication details. Publisher: Economic Promotion Office, Canton of Glarus | 2nd issue,
March 2011, 500 copies | Production: panta rhei pr gmbh | Printing: Südostschweiz Print
Advantage: Glarus. Hello, or Grüezi as we say here. A warm welcome to the Glarnerland. Welcome to an economic area that is moving dynamically head, a place to live amid a wealth of tradition and a fertile environ- ment for the future of your company and its employees. Pragmatic. As a business location, Glarus offers many advantages for companies and residents alike. Lean administration, personal contact and close relationships mean that decisions are taken quickly and without complications. Innovative. Glarus has a tradition of innovation that dates back many centuries. As one of the first Swiss cantons to introduce an economic promotion law, Glarus successfully took control of structural change. The Canton is now home to leading companies in several sectors: machinery and plant construction, plastics, electri- cal engineering, and also food and environmental engineering. Attractive. The attractive tax system in Glarus, and real estate that is affordable and available throughout the Canton – these assets are attracting more and more attention. And the vibrant business center of Zurich is barely an hour away. All in all, an enticing prospect for companies as well as private individuals! Close at hand. The Canton of Glarus is part of the Greater Zurich Economic Area, and it links the business metropolis of Zurich with the flourishing Alpine Rhine Valley (including the Vorarlberg, Liechtenstein, and the Grisons/St. Gallen Rhine Valley). Open-minded. But we want to offer more than affordability and proximity. We hope that our Canton’s special personality and the unique variety of our business and living environment will encourage you to locate here. In the Glarnerland, you’ll find a long-standing tradition of openness to new ideas. We invite you to come to a canton where radical change and long-standing tradition exist side by side, a canton that is open to the world without losing its own unique character. We are happy to present the advantages we offer as a business location and to assist you when you move here. You can count on us for personal support – fast, and close at hand. The Government of the Canton of Glarus
Administration and politics.
Pragmatic. Transparent. Fast.
Straightforward administration. Our cantonal and municipal administrations are
organized efficiently. In 2011, the 25 former municipalities were merged to form
three large “united municipalities.” The result: more transparent organizational
structures and authorities that work more effectively. Policy decision-makers are
easily accessible, and they support entrepreneurs’ concerns – so solutions are
found quickly. It takes only a few days to issue work permits for foreign employees.
Incorporating a company is fast – it’s easy to make the entry in the Commercial
Register. Our manageable size has a beneficial effect on access to key networks.
What’s more: The first Sunday in
Here in the Glarnerland, you’ll find that contact with your partners and clients,
May is always the day when
knowledge transfer and access to the workforce are all as simple as could be.
the people of Glarus gather on
the Zaunplatz in town to decide
Good advice. The Economic Promotion Office will discreetly and efficiently provide
on their laws – for example, the
you with the basic information you need to make sound decisions on investment
tax rate for the coming year.
and locations. Industrial and service companies benefit from first-class advice on
As well as giving the population
locations, assistance with obtaining construction land and premises, and support
an opportunity to cast their
with labor market and financing issues. Thanks to its partnership with the Linth
votes, the Cantonal Assembly is
Technology Center, the Economic Promotion Office can provide you with access to
the only one in Switzerland that
a network of colleges, universities, research Office centers, technology transfer
can amend draft laws proposed
institutions, and companies in various sectors. Moreover, our office is the point of
by the parliament (known as the
contact for government subsidies granted to individual companies.
Landrat).
Voices from the Canton of Glarus: “As someone born and bred in Glarus, I transferred my entire
business from Dübendorf to Bilten in 2007. I was able to make the move thanks to the support
I received from the authorities. The modern new building reflects our growing order book, provi-
des the extra space we need for production and storage, and meets the logistical requirements
excellently. The company benefits from an ideal infrastructure, and our employees enjoy a high
quality of life.” Walter Zannier, Proprietor of HESS Medizintechnik AG, a medical technology
company: www.hess-med.ch
Business and industry.
Powering ahead. Solution-driven. Tried and tested.
What’s more: Glarus has a long
history of setting industrial
trends. Back in 1740, Landmajor
Traditionally modern. The Glarnerland has traditionally been an industrial canton.
Fridolin Streiff set up the first
Virtually one in two of the Canton’s 18,000 or so jobs is in the secondary sector.
textile printing works to print
This makes Glarus the most heavily industrialized canton in Switzerland. Traditio-
cotton at Oberdorfbach in Glarus.
nal industrial firms have evolved into modern high-tech enterprises. Successful
Some 120 years later, this
reorientation of this sort points the way to the future. The Glarnerland is home to
operation had developed into a
leading companies in several sectors: machinery and plant construction, plastics
flourishing industrial sector.
and electrical engineering, as well as food and environmental engineering. The
More than 23 printing works
service sector is more or less the same size as the secondary sector. Our proximity
employed a workforce of 6000.
to the vibrant economic center of Zurich – with its vast catchment area for labor
The products were exported all
and knowledge – is driving development ahead in the Canton of Glarus.
over the world, especially to
the Balkans, Asia Minor, Indo-
Percentage of employees by sectors, 2008.
China and Africa. The “Glarner
Tüechli” (a local type of foulard)
13% Machinery construction
is still popular with tourists
Construction industry 27%
as a souvenir that embodies the
6% Textiles, apparel
concept of “Swissness.”
8% Metallurgy
Energy and water supply 4%
7% Other non-metallic minerals
Other manufacturing industry 4%
Chemical industry 3% 9% Electrical engineering, optics
Food, beverages 6% 3% Paper, publishing, printing
Rubber and plastic products 7% 3% Wood
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO)
Voices from the Canton of Glarus: “Here in Mitlödi, we have developed from a back-yard business
into Switzerland’s largest and most modern margarine factory. The ‘recipe’ that has successfully
turned us into one of the top addresses for the production of high-grade margarine is: Quality
from the Glarnerland. Employees feel a bond with the company, and water – one of our raw ma-
terials – is of excellent quality here. In a nutshell: The Glarnerland provides the perfect setting for
our success.” Adolf Grüninger, Owner, Adolf Grüninger AG, www.grueninger.ch
The Glarnerland is Taking Off.
1
6
1
Glarus Nord
Bilten – a boom town.
7
A variety of small and medium-sized enterprises
have set up in Bilten during recent years: examp- 2
les include Hess Medizintechnik, Resilux and
the logistics center for the Läderach company of
Ennenda. The town’s position directly on the
autobahn and on the edge of the Greater Zurich 3
Area is highly prized by companies. Glarus
2 linth-arena sgu.
The linth-arena sgu in Näfels is a meeting place for
clubs, companies and sportspeople. This congress
and sports center also accommodates a hotel and an
indoor climbing facility. 4
3
The Netstal Circle. Glarus South
In 2009, the “Centro 6” development was built in
northern Netstal, with several apartment blocks and
a business building. This was followed by more new
buildings. The “Netstal Circle” now hosts production 8
halls for Sauter, Bachmann AG and Stöckli Metall
as well as business premises for Service 7000 AG.
4 Kunststoff Schwanden. 9
Kunststoff Schwanden AG, a plastics company, is making major invest-
ments: 30 millions francs spent on expanding the firm’s Schwanden site
will double production capacities and create 80 new jobs.
5
10
Sardona UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Sardona Tectonic Arena has been a UNESCO World
Heritage Site since 2008. In the Sardona Geopark, visitors
can tour about 50 “geo-exhibits” and learn about unusual
geological features, mines, quarries and research stations.
This park extends over the eastern territory of the Canton
of Glarus and parts of the Cantons of Grisons and St. Gallen.
Voices from the Canton of Glarus: “We view loyal employees and the feeling of “belonging to a
family” as a valuable asset of our location. The strong sense of home has a major constructive
influence on entrepreneurial development. You can actually see that business partners and
authorities are delighted to be achieving something. Decision-makers are genuinely interested in
seeing companies develop, and that creates a positive investment climate and competitive con-
ditions in general.” Jürg Läderach, Owner, Confiseur Läderach AG, a confectionery company:
www.laederach.ch
Versatile. Fresh. Motivated.
6 Rehabilitation and renaturing of the Linth.
Work on the Linth Canal has been in progress since
2009, and this 100 million franc project is due to be
completed in 2013. The rehabilitation work will
protect the Linth plain against floods in the future.
7 DeepGreen Data Center.
8 One of the world’s most advanced and environmentally friendly data centers
is being built in Mollis. With the help of water from the Walensee lake,
this server space provider is saving precious cooling energy, which normally
accounts for 35 to 50 percent of total energy costs in a data center.
8 New ski lifts.
The Aeugsten ski lift was opened at Ennenda in 2010. Three
years earlier, Braunwald Sports Railways opened the new
Gumen lift, triggering an upturn for tourism in the Braunwald
9 area. Since 2002, the new six-seater chair lift at Elm has carried
skiers up the Schabell mountain. The new Tschinglen lift also
opened at Elm in August 2009. These two projects in Elm alone
5 account for investments of almost 10 million francs.
8
9 Small power stations pay off.
Nine projects have been planned and partially completed on the two
main waterways, the Linth and the Sernf. Estimated total invest-
ments for all these projects amount to more than 100 million francs.
10
Linthal 2015.
The Axpo power group is investing more than two billion francs in a new
pumped storage power plant in Linthal. It will deliver more power than
the Leibstadt nuclear power station. A small village has been built for
construction workers from all over the world, and a goods handling hall
and cableways are being built to transport the materials. The plant is due
to go into service in 2015.
Voices from the Canton of Glarus: “As a global manufacturer of innovative lighting and mast
systems, our company’s location is a key factor for us: the mountain landscape here is an attractive
way of conveying the ‘Made in Switzerland’ image, and we benefit from efficient local subcon-
tractors and proximity to Zurich. Lines of communication are short – and that includes contact
with the authorities. Customers, employees and suppliers appreciate easy access, a rural envi-
ronment and a high quality of life.” René Vuillemin, General Manager, Nivatec Europoles GmbH,
www.nivatec.ch
A center for technology and start-ups.
Innovative. Professional. Networked.
What’s more: The Jenny zone in
Ziegelbrücke is home to the
TZL. This zone offers a variety of
Inspiring environment. It’s no coincidence that the Glarnerland produces many
options for office and business
pioneering breakthroughs and innovations: The Economic Promotion Office colla-
premises, including the live-
borates closely with the Linth Technology Center (TZL), a forum for technology,
and-work concept. The TZL also
start-ups and advisory services. As one of its main services, the Center provides a
provides extended services
network that offers key benefits to companies.
at its own location, e.g. use
of a training room. www.tzl.ch
High-quality transfer. The TZL’s involvement with research and development makes
it easy for Glarus companies to access the Swiss technology market and promotion
programs for innovative projects. If a company needs support with the assess-
ment of a project or wants to cooperate with other firms, the TZL will provide
Voices from the Canton of Glarus:
contacts with specialists and can offer efficient facilities for anonymized searches
“We feel good in the Canton of
and contact opportunities.
Glarus. And we have felt good
here since 1922. Not only because
Professional follow-through. The TZL supports new start-ups and young entrepre-
of the outstanding workforce,
neurs. It provides advice and clarifies questions for feasibility and risk assessments,
but also because people know
and can assist with drawing up a business plan. The Center’s services mainly com-
and respect one another here.
prise advice and coaching, with a focus on technology, products, marketing,
We have always been met with
finance and organization.
great understanding for our
projects and concerns, at both
Innovative economic driver. The TZL is the source of advice on innovation for the
the municipal and cantonal level.
Canton of Glarus, and it supports projects through its “InnoChallenge” promotion
The government is receptive
program. As a complement to the Center’s basic services, this program ensures
to business concerns. In Glarus,
that essential specialist services such as project management or market studies
we join forces to tackle the
are deployed and financed.
major challenges of the future.”
Martin Sauter, BoD Chairman,
Professional support for start-ups.
Sauter, Bachmann AG,
www.sauterbachmann.ch
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4
Business idea Market evaluation Business plan Controlling
Innovation Technology Business Advice
Scope/variables Management development Follow-through
Skills Feasibility Financing Support
Reality check Conditions
Source: TZL
Taxes.
Attractive. Progressive. Competitive.
What’s more: Glarus is one of
the selected areas of Switzerland
that can also grant tax relief at
Modern and competitive. The corporate tax burden has been cut substantially in
the federal level. Almost the
recent years, due especially to the reduction in profit tax in 2009 (followed by
entire territory of the Canton is
further reductions in 2010). The effective rate of tax on profits is about 16.5 percent.
included in the application zone
In the BAK Taxation Index for 2010, Glarus came 6th in the ranking for corporate
for relief on direct federal tax.
tax out of 17 cantons represented. Glarus is also attractive for highly qualified
professionals (5th position). Glarus leads Switzerland in mitigating double busi-
ness taxation for owners of companies with share capital thanks to an attractive
method of partial taxation on dividends.
BAK Taxation Index 2010: Switzerland – Companies
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Hong Kong 9.7
Appenzell (AR) 10.8
Obwalden 11.1
Nidwalden 12.7
Zug 13.4
Glarus 13.9
Schaffhausen 13.9
Dublin 14.1
St. Gallen 14.2
Singapore 15.7
Lucerne 15.9
Schwyz 16.1
Zurich 18.2
Basel-Land 18.5
Berne 18.5
Ticino 18.8
Basel-Stadt 20.9
Geneva 21.5
Copenhagen 22.0
Vienna 22.1
Shanghai 23.3
Brussels 24.1
Luxembourg 24.3
Milan 26.6
London 27.7
Lyons 34.1
Boston 36.2
Source: BAK (Basel Economics)
Tax relief. By agreement with the municipality, the cantonal government can grant
various forms of tax relief for newly established companies comprising legal enti-
ties that benefit the Canton’s economic interests, during the year of incorporation
and the next nine years. A major change in operational activities can be treated in
the same way as a new start-up. The Tax Administration and the Economic Promo-
tion Office review applications jointly on the basis of detailed business and finan-
cial plans, project descriptions and investment estimates.
Real estate.
Available. Affordable. Well-developed.
What’s more: All along the
Glarus Industrial Route, you will
see huge factory sites that bear
Extremely reasonable in price. Prices for real estate and rents in Glarus are low
witness to early industrialization
when compared with large centers in the vicinity. Real estate for production, office
in the Canton. The route runs
space, commercial premises and residential accommodation are on offer through-
from Linthal to Ziegelbrücke and
out the Canton. Prices are 20 to 80 percent lower than in Greater Zurich.
from Elm to Schwanden. There
are 80 selected properties along
Straightforward approval procedure. If an industrial firm wants to erect a new buil-
the way. The Canton of Glarus
ding, a construction permit is issued within two to four weeks. More time is required
has a directory of industrial
for environmental compatibility checks and urban planning procedures, and to pro-
sectors to assist applicants for
cess objections. The authorities actively provide advice and support for investors.
new use or change of use.
Moreover, the area earmarked
Affordable residential property. In our region, you and your employees will find
for new industrial and commercial
attractive residential properties in favorable locations at prices that families can
occupancy has not yet been
easily afford.
used up. Currently available plots
of construction land are listed
Comparison of locations: real estate prices.
in the Industrial Construction
Land Directory of the Canton of from CHF 700
Glarus. These directories are from CHF 350 from CHF 400
Residential zone, per m2 from CHF 200
available on request, or online at:
Industry/commerce per m2
www.glarus.ch from CHF 300
from CHF 170
from CHF 400
from CHF 200 St. Gallen
from CHF 100
Schwyz from CHF 100
Grisons
Uri
Source: Own presentation
Voices from the Canton of Glarus: “We opened our new factory at Ennenda in 2010. After a con-
version phase of only eleven months and investments of 24 million francs, we now employ a
workforce of 35, which will increase to 45 with full capacity. Thanks to this second site not
far from Rapperswil, we can eliminate several risks such as production outages in case of a
fire. I feel a really close bond with our Ennenda location because our family and our workforce
have had ties with this area for many years.” Franziska A. Tschudi, CEO of the WICOR Group,
www.wicor.comLiving environment.
Varied. Natural. Alive.
What’s more: Mountains and nature
are a feature of everyday life for
Glarus people. At 3614 meters, the
Unique living environment. The Glarnerland offers a multitude of leisure options.
Tödi is the highest mountain in
The benefits of recreation here are appreciated by families, sports enthusiasts,
Eastern Switzerland. In the Sardona
residents and visitors alike. Children have good opportunities for starting out in life
Geopark, visitors can tour some
in the Glarnerland. Care outside of school hours is also available in certain places.
50 “geo-exhibits” and learn about
Kindergarten is free of charge from age 4 onwards.
unusual geological features, mines,
quarries and research stations.
Modern infrastructure. The cantonal and specialist high schools in Glarus prepare
“Freiberg Kärpf” is Europe’s oldest
students to enter Switzerland’s tertiary educational establishments. The Sports
protected area for wild animals and
College develops young talents. Healthcare professionals are trained at the Glarus
birds, who have lived here safely
Nursing College, and the numerous SMEs cooperate with the vocational colleges
since 1548. Deer, chamois, marmots,
to offer apprenticeship places in all other sectors. Specialist shops and branches of
roe-deer, eagles and black grouse
major retailing chains – as well several shopping malls – offer everything for day-to-
can be observed in the 106 square
day needs as well as more specialized products and services. The Glarus Cantonal
kilometers covered by the protected
Hospital is well known as a center for professional, individual care in acute cases.
zone.
Vibrant culture. Glarus people love music, folk traditions and handicrafts. Contem-
porary art can be found in the Glarus Kunsthaus, a gallery that constantly attracts
international attention. History and culture are catered for at the Canton’s museum,
library and archive. Cultural life is enriched by theatrical, music and choral societies
as well as music schools.
Disposable income in the Swiss cantons.
RDI (Regional Disposable Income) indicator, 2008
2.0
1.0
0
-1.0
-2.0
-3.0
-4.0
Appenzell (IR)
Obwalden
Glarus
Thurgau
Appenzell (AR)
Schwyz
Solothurn
Schaffhausen
Nidwalden
Jura
Uri
Grisons
St. Gallen
Aargau
Valais
Fribourg
Lucerne
Zug
Ticino
Berne
Neuchâtel
Zurich
Basel-Land
Vaud
Basel-Stadt
Geneva
Source: Credit Suisse Economic ResearchThe Glarnerland is taking off.
Space for all.
Are you interested in more
detailed information about
Glarus as a location?
If so, order our brochure
(quoting “Business Location
Information”) or arrange
an appointment for
a consultation with the
Economic Promotion Office.
Canton of Glarus
Economic Promotion Office
Kontaktstelle für Wirtschaft
Zwinglistrasse 6
CH-8750 Glarus
Telephone +41 (0)55 646 66 14
Fax +41 (0)55 646 66 09
www.glarus.ch
kontakt@glarus.ch
TZL
Technologiezentrum Linth
(Linth Technology Center)
Spinnereistrasse 2
CH-8866 Ziegelbrücke
Telephone + 41 (0)55 617 38 88
www.tzl.ch
info@tzl.ch
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