Endress+Hauser Receives Swiss Manufacturing Award 2026
Presentation of the Swiss Manufacturing Award 2026 to Endress+Hauser at the St. Gallen Production Management Conference (Image source: Endress+Hauser AG)
Endress+Hauser has been honored with the University of St. Gallen’s Swiss Manufacturing Award 2026. The award went to Endress+Hauser Flow in Reinach, Switzerland. It was presented during the St. Gallen Production Management Conference on 20 October 2026 and recognizes companies that demonstrate exceptional performance in the manufacturing sector. Out of the five finalists, Endress+Hauser convinced the jury with regard to innovation, growth, resilience, employment and business success. The other finalists were Nussbaum, Bionic Composite Technologies, DERO and FRAISA.
“The Swiss Manufacturing Award confirms our holistic approach to the manufacturing of our measurement instruments. We continuously invest in innovation, technology and the expertise of our employees – both in Switzerland and across our global production network. As a family-owned company, we are able to pursue these goals over the long term,” says Dr Mirko Lehmann, Managing Director of Endress+Hauser Flow.
The jury’s reasoning
The jury particularly highlighted the combination of local roots and global presence. Endress+Hauser is expanding on an international scale. At the same time, the company invests in its Swiss locations. According to the University of St. Gallen, the jury also highlighted the company’s resilience in difficult times, high investment in research and development, a high degree of vertical integration and its long-term orientation.
About the award
Since 2019, the University of St. Gallen has been presenting the Swiss Manufacturing Award to companies that stand out for their innovative strength, sustainable growth and significance to Switzerland as a manufacturing hub. The jury bases its decision on the results of the annual Swiss Manufacturing Survey, which examines developments and trends in Swiss industry. The 2026 survey included 404 respondents from 388 companies.
Source: Endress+Hauser AG
