Associations & Interest Groups

Schweizerischer Leasingverband 

Zurich · Since 1987

The core activity of the Swiss Leasing Association (SLV) is to represent and promote the interests of its members from the leasing industry, as well as to inform the general public about the benefits and possibilities of leasing. The association provides its members with support in matters of financing, innovation and sustainability, and represents their interests to the public, politics and other stakeholders.

Schweizerischer Maler- und Gipserunternehmer-Verband, Region Bern Genossenschaft 

Bern · Since 1907

The company's core activity is the representation and support of painting and plastering companies in the Bern region, Switzerland. This includes services such as arranging training and further education opportunities, supporting membership and legal advice, as well as promoting environmental protection and collective labor agreements.

Schweizerischer Leichtathletikverband 

Ittigen · Since 2023

The core activity of Swiss Athletics is the promotion and organization of athletics in Switzerland, including the training of athletes, the staging of competitions and the support of clubs and associations.

Schweizerischer Orientierungslauf-Verband (SOLV) 

Olten · Since 2019

The company's core activity is the promotion and organization of orienteering (OL) in Switzerland. This includes the organization of competitions, the training of athletes and coaches, the creation of maps, and the representation of the interests of OL sports in Switzerland. The company also provides services such as event organization, rule creation, and the provision of information and resources for athletes, coaches, and event organizers.

Schweizerischer Musikerverband, Sektion Zürich 

Zurich · Since 1990

Schweizerischer Musikerverband, Sektion Zürich is the regional section of the Swiss Musicians’ Union (SMV-USDAM) representing professional orchestra members and freelance professional musicians. It provides members with services including negotiation and enforcement of collective labour agreements, contract and tariff arrangements, legal advice, insurance cover and information.

Schweizerischer Milchwirtschaftlicher Verein (SMV) 

Bern · Since 1989

The core activity of FROMARTE is to support and provide services to the dairy industry, particularly to cheese factories and milk processing plants. This includes services such as quality management, energy efficiency, occupational safety and hygiene, as well as training and further education of specialists in the dairy industry. The association represents the interests of the dairy industry and offers its members various services and industry solutions to help them focus on their core competencies in the production of dairy products.

Schweizerischer Padel Verband 

Wädenswil · Since 2021

The core activity of Swiss Padel is the promotion and organization of padel sports in Switzerland. This includes hosting tournaments and competitions, training coaches and referees, issuing licenses, and supporting padel clubs and players. Swiss Padel serves as the umbrella organization for padel sports in Switzerland and represents the interests of the sport at the national level.

Schweizerischer Musikerverband, Sektion Zürich, Untergruppe Philharmonia Zürich, Orchester der Oper 

Zurich · Since 1988

Schweizerischer Pensionskassenverband (ASIP) 

Zurich · Since 2019

The company's core activity is the representation and support of pension funds in Switzerland, particularly through the provision of information, training and further education, specialist conferences and events for members. The company also provides studies and technical reports to inform members about current developments in the field of old-age provision.

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.