Yvan Liard: “Today, We Manufacture for the World”
CordenPharma’s site in Villars-sur-Glâne is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Founded in 1966 under the name Cooper, it has evolved over the decades, from Galenica to Vifor Pharma, before being acquired by CordenPharma in 2022. Yvan Liard joined the site in 2011 and has...
A Startup Spirit Is Sweeping Through Fribourg’s Economy
Boldness, speed, a willingness to experiment and take risks: entitled “The Startup Mindset,” the 2026 edition of fribourg.swiss, the official magazine of the Fribourg Development Agency (FDA), explores the mindset that drives startups and the ecosystem that supports their growth. From research and technology transfer...
Annette Heimlicher: “Instability Has Become Permanent”
Founded in 1972 and based in Corminboeuf, Contrinex has established itself as a recognized player in industrial sensors. Annette Heimlicher, who joined the company in 2005 and has led it since 2012, shares her perspective on recent developments. Contrinex operates in a changing industrial environment. What...
A Resilient Fribourg Economy in a Challenging Global Environment
In a demanding economic environment, companies in the canton of Fribourg continued to invest with determination in 2025. The Fribourg Development Agency (FDA) supported 36 projects, which are expected to generate 412 jobs and nearly CHF 160 million in investment over the medium term. In...