Candidate: KÜPS® Permanent System
Küchler Technik AG's KÜPS® Permanent System is one of the four finalists for the Central Switzerland Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHZ) Innovation Award 2025. The award honors outstanding achievements by companies in Central Switzerland in the field of innovation and technology.
The KÜPS® Permanent System developed by Küchler impresses with its high level of innovation, demonstrably successful market launch and its economic, ecological and social benefits. In addition, the system stands out due to its strong future potential in special civil engineering - particularly in the area of corrosion protection and increased efficiency in anchor and micropile solutions.
The jury's assessment criteria include:
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the degree of innovation (technology, process, product novelty)
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economic success and market access
- the benefits for the environment and society
- the sustainability and scalability
- the potential for future developments
The application was officially submitted at the end of April 2025. In June/July, the IHZ jury will visit Küchler Technik AG at its main site in Kriens to get to know this innovation and the team behind it better.
About the IHZ Innovation Award
The prize is awarded annually to companies from Central Switzerland that impress with pioneering ideas, entrepreneurial courage and sustainable implementation. It is endowed with CHF 10,000.