Professional & Trade Associations

Schweizerischer Maler- und Gipserunternehmer-Verband (SMGV) 

Wallisellen · Since 1970

The company is an association that offers services to Swiss painting and plastering contractors. The core activities include: political representation and co-shaping of standards, training and further education of painters and plasterers, legal assistance for members, management of a specialist publishing house, public relations and marketing, consulting and support in the areas of occupational safety, environment and market, offering services such as pre-retirement model, order processing and succession planning, operation of a training center and offering courses and training programs. The association aims to represent the interests of its members and offer them high-quality services to support their economic security.

Schweizerischer Verband für komplementärmedizinische Heilmittel 

Bern · Since 2005

The Swiss Association for Complementary Medicinal Products (SVKH) represents the interests of manufacturers and distributors of complementary and phytotherapeutic medicinal products (KPA) as well as natural food supplements and medical devices. The company's core activity is to maintain and promote comprehensive access to complementary and phytotherapeutic products at reasonable prices in a transformed, digitally supported healthcare system.

Schweizerischer Verband des Personals öffentlicher Dienste (V.P.O.D.) 

Zurich · Since 1931

Schweizerischer Verband des Personals öffentlicher Dienste (V.P.O.D.) is a trade union representing employees in the public service. It negotiates wage and social-policy matters, provides member advice and legal protection, organises training and publishes informational materials, and conducts campaigns via regional offices and sectoral committees.

Schweizerischer Verband der Strassen- und Verkehrsfachleute 

Zurich · Since 2019

The company's core activity is the promotion and further development of road and transport infrastructure in Switzerland through research, standardization, education and training, as well as the support of engineers and specialists in this field.

Schweizerischer Verband für Kältetechnik, SVK 

Alpnach Dorf · Since 2020

Schweizerischer Verband für Kältetechnik, SVK is an industry association for refrigeration technology and related professions. It provides technical information, vocational and continuing education, guidance on certification for handling refrigerants, and administers funding programmes, services and publications for the sector.

Schweizerischer Verband der Lebensmitteldetaillisten (Veledes) 

Dübendorf · Since 1950

Schweizerischer Verband der Lebensmitteldetaillisten (Veledes) represents independent food retailers and provides sector-specific advisory and member services. Services include legal advice, insurance and social‑security settlement via AK105, vocational training and continuing education, business consulting, and industry guidelines.

Schweizerischer Verband für Temperaturgeführte Logistik SVTL 

Pratteln · Since 2018

The company's core activity is the promotion and representation of the interests of companies in temperature-controlled logistics, particularly in the areas of food logistics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and healthcare. The association offers its members services such as know-how and information exchange, further education, marketing and contact platforms, and represents their interests to authorities, associations and politics.

Schweizerischer Verband für Orthopädische Muskuloskelettale Physiotherapie (SVOMP) 

Lengnau Ag · Since 2018

The core activity of the company "svomp" is the representation and promotion of the interests of musculoskeletal physiotherapists in Switzerland, including the organization of further education, courses and events, as well as the maintenance of exchange within the profession and representation towards partners and stakeholders.

Schweizerischer Verband von Comestibles-Importeuren und Händlern SIC 

Pratteln · Since 2007

Schweizerischer Verband von Comestibles-Importeuren und Händlern SIC is an industry association that promotes and safeguards the common interests of comestibles importers and traders. The association provides direct advice, represents members in dealings with authorities on enforcement of legal provisions, organises visits for members to producers and suppliers, and conducts public relations activities.

Schweizerischer Verband Selbständiger Medizinalpersonen (SVM) 

Liebefeld · Since 2016

Schweizerischer Verband Selbständiger Medizinalpersonen (SVM) is presented on the website as the VSM collective foundation for medical professionals and provides occupational pension solutions. The foundation administers occupational pension plans for employers and employees in the medical sector and offers pension products and services for physicians, medical organizations and related companies.

Schweizerischer Verband zur Förderung der Schmerztherapie nach Liebscher & Bracht und deren Anerkennung durch die Zusatzversicherung der Schweizer Krankenkassen (SVSLB) 

Mettmenstetten · Since 2019

The company's core activity is the promotion and dissemination of Liebscher & Bracht pain and movement therapy in Switzerland. The association offers training, further education and certification for therapists and represents the professional policy interests of its members.

Schweizerischer Ziegenzuchtverband (SZZV) Genossenschaft 

Zollikofen · Since 1969

The core activity of the company is the breeding and keeping of goats and deer, in particular the promotion and support of breeders and keepers through the provision of information, resources and services.

SCHWEIZERISCHES FORUM FÜR REVISOREN UND TREUHÄNDER GMBH 

Lucerne · Since 2019

SCHWEIZERISCHES FORUM FÜR REVISOREN UND TREUHÄNDER GMBH offers continuing education seminars and webinars for auditors and fiduciaries. The organisation publishes a programme of seminars and runs online webinar sessions for professional development.

Schweizerische Stiftung für Landschaftsarchitektur (SLA) 

Rapperswil Sg · Since 1999

Schweizerisches Verpackungsinstitut 

Olten · Since 1994

The company is an association that deals with the promotion and representation of the interests of the packaging industry in Switzerland. The core activities include providing information and knowledge about packaging, organizing events and trade fairs, representing the interests of its members in political and social issues, as well as promoting sustainability and holistic packaging solutions.

Schweizerische Vereinigung Diplomierter Steuerexperten (SVDS) 

Bern · Since 1990

The company's core activity is the representation and promotion of the interests of certified tax experts in Switzerland, including the conduct of examinations, seminars and further training measures, as well as the preservation of the reputation and independence of the profession.

Schweizerische Vereinigung für Schifffahrt und Hafenwirtschaft 

Basel · Since 1989

The company's core activity is the promotion and representation of shipping and port economy in Switzerland, particularly through lobbying, public relations and the provision of information and resources for the industry.

Schweizerische Vereinigung für Qualitäts- und Management-Systeme (SQS) 

Zollikofen · Since 2001

Schweizerische Vereinigung für Qualitäts- und Management-Systeme (SQS) provides certification and assessment services for organisations against international standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO/IEC 27001. SQS also offers audits, verification services, training programmes and tools for sustainability reporting and performance evaluation (for example esg2go and the Sustainability Performance Standard).

Schweizerische Vereinigung Industrie + Landwirtschaft 

Zurich · Since 2006

Schweizerische Vereinigung Industrie + Landwirtschaft is a private association that advocates for rational land use, soil protection and the strengthening of domestic agriculture to support food security. The organisation issues consultation responses and publications, organises conferences and operates a technical office providing consulting in spatial planning, land acquisition, agricultural construction and soil protection.

Schweizerisch-Indische Handelskammer 

Zurich · Since 1986

Schweizerisch-Indische Handelskammer is a bi‑national private‑sector non‑profit association that promotes and facilitates economic and trade relations between Switzerland and India. It organises networking events, supports members in building contacts with business partners and authorities, and provides forums for information exchange and cooperation with public and private institutions.