Review - 7,500 visitors at the second Industry Night Regio Liestal
The magic of a laboratory, the hustle and bustle at the parcel centre, the subtle scent in the joinery workshop: for the second time, the Industry Night offered fascinating insights into the working worlds of the Liestal region. 7,500 visitors, young and old alike, took advantage of this unique opportunity. With 100 activities on offer, the programme was varied: visitors manoeuvred dumpers and diggers, tinkered in the workshop and marvelled at production facilities one wouldn’t have expected to find here in the region. The organising committee’s overall assessment is entirely positive.
Yesterday, 29 companies opened their doors and invited the general public on a tour to discover their working environments. The main attractions were the guided tours of the laboratories at Bachem and CARBOGEN AMCIS, and the logistics centres at Planzer, IKEA and Swiss Post. The glimpse behind the scenes at the production halls of Renata (micro-batteries) and Rauscher & Stoecklin (transformers) was also spectacular, as was the tour of Marquis Kanalservice’s impressive recycling plant.
The many interactive activities were also very popular: visitors welded rose vases, operated cranes, delivered parcels using VR headsets, made wind turbines, sampled beer, took part in the wheel-changing challenge and reshaped pipes on the bending machine until they were at the correct angle. With all these activities on offer, the event provided plenty of scope for questions and casual encounters. For young people in particular, the Industry Night was a great opportunity to explore careers and interests in a relaxed setting.
7,500 people on a discovery tour
With around 7,500 visitors, the second Industry Night Regio Liestal saw a significant increase in attendance compared with the first edition in 2024 (4,000). The 29 participating companies recorded a total of just under 14,000 entries.
The high demand from young people in education and training was also very pleasing. Around 2,500 pupils, apprentices and students from the tri-border region attended the Industry Night free of charge. In addition, 800 people, accompanied by social institutions, took part in the Industry Night. The initiators and organisers from Industrienacht Basel Association and das mgmt gmbh draw an entirely positive conclusion.
Impressions from the night
Statements
“An evening full of wonder, exciting encounters and fascinating insights – the Industry Night has once again been a resounding success. As the main sponsor, we are particularly delighted that so many people have got to know the region’s businesses on this unique journey of discovery. Many thanks to everyone who brought the diversity, achievements and innovative strength of our economy to life.”
– Martin Dätwyler, Director of the Basel Chamber of Commerce
“It was wonderful to see the curiosity with which our guests explored our site. Our staff took great pleasure in explaining their work and providing insights into research, production, quality control and technology. At the same time, we were able to give young people an understanding of the wide range of apprenticeships and career development opportunities available at Bachem. The many questions and personal conversations made this evening particularly valuable for us.”
– André Casagrande, Site Manager at Bachem Bubendorf
“The Industry Night sent a strong signal about our region as a business hub. Thousands of visitors experienced innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and industrial diversity at first hand. Such insights foster understanding and enthusiasm for the companies that drive our region forward every day.”
– Daniela Schneeberger, Member of the National Council for the Canton of Basel-Landschaft
“We were pleasantly surprised by the huge interest shown by visitors. The event brings people, businesses and the region together in a unique way. It was a pleasure for us to have been part of the Industry Night Regio Liestal."
– Tobias Andrist, CEO EBL (Genossenschaft Elektra Baselland)
“Our first time taking part in the Industry Night Regio Liestal Night was a resounding success for us. We were delighted to welcome numerous visitors from the region and were particularly pleased by the keen interest shown in our construction machinery and services. The great atmosphere made the evening an all-round enjoyable experience for young and old alike.”
– Lucien Denier, Head of Marketing tozzo gruppe
Many thanks to the sponsors and participating companies
The Industry NIght Regio Liestal would not have been possible without the active support of its sponsors and partners. The organising committee would like to thank the main sponsor, the Basel Chamber of Commerce, as well as the sponsors Bachem and CARBOGEN AMCIS for their commitment and excellent cooperation.
A big thank you also goes to all the people, institutions and companies who have supported the idea of the Industry Night from the very beginning, who have made the event possible by providing services, or who have offered fascinating insights into their working world. Around 1,000 people worked behind the scenes and in the companies. The Industry Night is a project of the Industrienacht Basel Association, with das mgmt gmbh in charge of project management and communication.
Outlook
The next Industry Night Regio Basel will take place on Friday 16 April 2027, stretching from Basel Harbour to Aesch. Discounted early-bird tickets are now available: Get your early-bird ticket ↗.
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