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Zellweger Luwa AG is a Swiss industrial company that, together with its subsidiaries, operates in the fields of gas detection and air engineering. It has two business divisions. The Zellweger Analytics division specializes in the supply of gas detection systems. Its product range, which includes gas detection systems for toxic gases, gas detection systems for explosive gases, portable gas detection systems and CO (carbon monoxide) detectors, is sold under the MDA Scientific, Sieger and Neotronics brand names to the oil and gas, semiconductor, petrochemicals, utilities and other industries. These systems are designed to protect people and the environment against harmful gases. The Luwa division focuses on the development of air engineering systems for the textile, pharmaceutical, electronics and other industries. Its product portfolio consists of textile air engineering systems, cleanroom technology and general-purpose air engineering systems. The Company's products are sold worldwide.

Part of Novartis AG, Sandoz AG is a Swiss company that develops generic medicines and biosimilars. The company is based in Basel, Switzerland.

Thommen Medical AG develops and manufactures dental implant systems. It offers include implants, prosthetics, digital solutions, and case planning. The company Grenchen, Switzerland.

BioMedPartners AG (BMP), is an independant venture capital firm headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. BMP originated in 2002 as Seed Capital Advisors AG. The firm manages sector-focused venture capital funds including BioMedInvest, BioMedInvest II and BioMedCredit. They specialize in the biomedical sector.

forteq Nidau AG operates as a holding company, which provides precision plastic technology solutions. The firm manufactures precision-made plastic components and assemblies. Its services include global account management, project management, engineering, operations, as well as quality management. The company was founded on August 4, 1995 and is headquartered in Nidau, Switzerland.

Mibelle AG manufactures personal care and beauty products. Its business units include Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Biochemistry. The firm specializes in the research and development of active ingredients for cosmetic applications. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Buchs, Switzerland.