It represents the interests of the MEM industries in the commercial, political and public spheres, and boosts the competitive capacity of its 1,250 or so member companies with needs-based services.

In early 2007, the VSM became Swissmem and took on all of the ASM’s activities except those relating to the sector’s collective employment agreement (GAV).

[4] The ASM continues to exist legally as an independent organization and is a contractual partner in the collective employment agreement for the Swiss MEM industries.

They include ABB, Bucher, Bühler, Geberit, Georg Fischer, Pilatus, Rieter, Schindler, Siemens, Stadler and many more.

[8] Swissmem is the voice of the Swiss MEM industries in the commercial, political and public spheres, and campaigns for the sector on relevant matters.

The association advocates for good economic policy framework conditions and a liberal labour market, and is committed to a constructive social partnership.

[12] Swissmem members can also access services such as professional advice on employment, commercial, contract and environmental law, energy efficiency, and knowledge and technology transfer.

[16] Over 1,000 decision-makers from industry, business and politics meet to discuss topical issues and make use of networking opportunities.

[17] In 1937, the ASM and the trade unions concluded the first collective employment agreement, or GAV, for the Swiss MEM industries.