Professional & Trade Associations

Verband Schweiz. Armaturenfabriken (URS) 

Bern · Since 1919

The core activity of the company "Verband Schweizerischer Armaturenfabriken (URS)" is the representation and promotion of the common interests of Swiss valve manufacturers, particularly in the field of sanitary fittings and drinking water distribution systems. The association supports its member companies in maintaining and further developing a high-performance domestic valve industry.

Verband Schweizer Hundeschulen 

Azmoos · Since 2008

The core activity of VSH Verband Schweizer Hundeschulen is the representation and promotion of dog schools in Switzerland.

Verband Schweizerischer Antiquare und Restauratoren 

Zurich · Since 1973

Verband Schweizerischer Antiquare und Restauratoren is an association of antiquarians and restorers whose members pledge to guarantee the authenticity of traded objects; they carry out restorations according to period and art-historical principles and provide advice, buying and selling services, and valuations of antiques and art objects.

Verband schweizerischer Hartsteinbrüche VSH 

Zurich · Since 1983

The company's core activity is the extraction, processing and delivery of hard rock materials, in particular limestone, quartz sandstone, porphyry and gneiss, as well as the production of derived products such as gravel, chippings, sand, concrete products, paving stones and bricks for road, civil, water and railway construction.

Verband Schweizerischer Hobelwerke 

Zurich · Since 1922

The Association of Swiss Planing Mills (VSH) is a trade association that represents the interests of Swiss planing mill manufacturers and trading companies. The company's core activity is to support and promote its members by providing information, resources, and services in the areas of training, education, marketing, and network building. The VSH serves as a platform for the exchange of information and experiences between its members and also provides support for the development of young talent and the further training of skilled workers in the wood industry.

Verband Schweizerischer Pflästerermeister 

Altendorf · Since 2020

Verband Schweizerischer Pflästerermeister provides professional support to pavers, offering technical advice, construction supervision and expert assessments for public and private clients and planners from project planning to execution. The association organises vocational training and continuing education, runs courses and issues guidance documents and standards related to paving work.

Verband Schweizerischer Kantonalbanken 

Basel · Since 1972

The company's core activity is the provision of financial services, including asset management, investment advice, mortgages and construction loans, export financing, guarantees and warranties, as well as digital banking and e-banking. The company also offers specialized services for entrepreneurs, institutions and private individuals, such as investment solutions, investment products, trading and currencies, stock exchanges and markets, foundations, institutional clients and external asset managers.

Verband Schweizerischer Motorboot- und Segelschulen 

Lucerne · Since 2015

The Association of Swiss Motorboat and Sailing Schools (VSMS) is a professional association that focuses on representing and promoting the interests of sailing and motorboat schools in Switzerland. The core activities of the VSMS include: * Representing the interests of its members to authorities, associations, and the public * Promoting professional training in sailing and motorboat schools * Supporting the acquisition of motor or sailing boats * Organizing courses and training for sailing and motorboat enthusiasts, including preparation for cantonal boat driving and sailing exams, obtaining the Swiss high seas certificate and radio operator's license, as well as the European Coastal Certificate and radar training. The VSMS represents the interests of its members at the federal level and promotes professional recognition of sailing and motorboat schools in Switzerland.

Verband Schweizerischer Schädlingsbekämpfer (VSS) 

Bern · Since 1995

The company's core activity is the representation and support of Swiss pest control companies, particularly through the organization of training and further education, the promotion of environmental and health protection, technical innovations and sustainability, as well as the provision of a network for members.

Verband Schweizerischer Vermögensverwalter (VSV) 

Zurich · Since 1987

The core activity of the company is the representation and support of asset managers in Switzerland. The association offers its members various services, such as further education, legal advice, networking opportunities and preferential conditions for services, to support and promote their activities as asset managers. The association also advocates for the interests of its members in parliament and administration and works closely with FINMA and the federal administration to improve the regulatory framework conditions for asset managers.

Verband Schweizer Online-Medien (VSOM) 

Rapperswil Sg · Since 2019

The company's core activity is the representation and promotion of the interests of Swiss online media, including the networking of members, political and social activities, as well as the consolidation of the importance of online media as media relevant to democracy in Switzerland.

Verband Schweizerische Türenbranche 

Zurich · Since 2005

The core activity of the company Verband Schweizerische Türenbranche (VST) is the representation and promotion of the interests of the Swiss door industry, particularly through the development of standards, guidelines and information sheets, the organization of seminars and courses, the transfer of knowledge and experience along the value chain, as well as the support of innovation and quality in the industry.

Verband Schweizer Regionalbanken 

Gümligen · Since 2018

The core activity of the company is the representation and promotion of the interests of regional banks in Switzerland, including participation in consultations and the submission of statements on banking policy and banking technical issues.

Verband Technische Berufe Uri 

Altdorf Ur · Since 2017

The core activity of the company "Verband Technische Berufe Uri" is the training and promotion of industrial professions, in particular polymechanics, production mechanics and designers. The association is committed to the quality of training and supports industry in recruiting professional talent.

Verband Yoga Schweiz Suisse Svizzera 

Bern · Since 1999

The company's core activity is the promotion and representation of yoga in Switzerland, including the training and certification of yoga teachers and therapists, the organization of yoga events and courses, as well as the representation of the interests of members and the yoga scene in Switzerland.

VERBAND ZOOLOGISCHER FACHGESCHÄFTE DER SCHWEIZ 

Lyss · Since 1971

The company's core activity is the representation and support of specialized pet stores in Switzerland. The Association of Zoological Specialized Stores of Switzerland (VZFS) offers services such as consulting, training and information to its members and represents their interests.

Verein Arbeitskreis LPG 

Reiden · Since 2021

The company's core activity is to ensure the safe handling and use of liquefied gas in various areas, including professional, operational and private use. This includes the creation of guidelines, the implementation of training and testing for installers and inspectors, the creation of expert opinions and the monitoring of compliance with safety regulations. The association works across disciplines and laws and does not pursue any commercial purposes.

Verein ARC - Bildungsinstitut für Arbeitnehmende 

Bern · Since 2002

The company ARC (Training Institute for Employees) offers continuing education courses and programs for employees to improve their technical, social and methodological skills and support them in their professional development. The courses are focused on three areas: the workplace, the labor market and the world of work. The goal is to enable employees to better perform their tasks at the workplace, navigate the labor market with confidence and know and comply with the legal regulations of the world of work.

Verein BAUSCHLICHTUNG.CH 

St. Gallen · Since 2012

The core activity of BAUSCHLICHTUNG.CH is the professional conduct of dispute resolutions in the construction industry, particularly in the mediation of qualified dispute resolvers for out-of-court dispute resolution procedures.

Verein Destinationen Kanton Bern 

Interlaken · Since 2001

The core activity of the association Destinationen Kanton Bern is to represent and promote the interests of the tourism industry in the canton of Bern, particularly through lobbying in the cantonal parliament and the organization of events such as the annual Grossrats-Apéro, in order to foster dialogue between the tourism industry and politics.