21 July 2010

Meyer Burger wins order for over CHF 60 million with customer in Korea

Meyer Burger has successfully concluded a contract of over CHF 60 million for wire saws, ID-saws and wafer inspection systems with Nexolon in Korea. Nexolon is a leading manufacturer of mono- and multi-crystalline solar wafers....  more

7 July 2010

Meyer Burger appoints new CEO at its subsidiary 3S Swiss Solar Systems Ltd in Lyss

Meyer Burger Group appoints a new Chief Executive Officer at its subsidiary 3S Swiss Solar Systems Ltd in Lyss. As of 26 July 2010, Philippe Baur will assume the responsibilities of CEO at 3S Swiss Solar Systems Ltd in Lyss. The...  more

1 July 2010

Meyer Burger adjusts order backlog by € 22 million

In fiscal year 2008, Meyer Burger concluded a contract of more than € 29 million (of which € 7 million could be charged sales-related) with Pevafersa, a manufacturer of solar systems, headquartered in Toro (Zamora), Spain. As a...  more

15 June 2010

Meyer Burger makes early partial repayment in the amount of CHF 29.2 million on its syndicated credit 

Meyer Burger Group repays an amount of CHF 29.2 million of its syndicated credit that the company arranged in September 2009. The early partial repayment will take place on 30 June 2010. The company currently has cash and cash...  more

4 June 2010

Meyer Burger wins order for over CHF 25 million with a new customer in China

Meyer Burger has successfully concluded a contract for wire saws and wafer inspection systems of over CHF 25 million with JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. As China’s  second biggest manufacturer of solar cells, JA Solar relies on the...  more

26 May 2010

Meyer Burger wins order worth more than CHF 30 million

Meyer Burger Ltd has won an order for wire saws worth more than CHF 30 million with a customer who is building a new wafer plant in Asia. The delivery of the slicing systems is planned to start in August 2010.   more

29 April 2010

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd – Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders approves all proposals by the Board of Directors

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22 April 2010

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd completes the acquisition of the remaining stake of 34% in Hennecke Systems GmbH, Germany

Press ReleaseBaar, 22 April 2010Meyer Burger Technology Ltd completes the acquisition of the remaining stake of 34% in Hennecke Systems GmbH, GermanyMeyer Burger Technology Ltd (SWX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) has successfully...  more

19 April 2010

Follow-up contract for the delivery of PV module manufacturing equipment of approximately CHF 8 million concluded with leading global solar module manufacturer

Somont, 3S and Pasan, members of the Meyer Burger Group, win a follow-up contract for approximately CHF 8 million for the delivery of PV module manufacturing equipment. The equipment will secure the manufacturing of high-grade...  more

13 April 2010

Meyer Burger Ltd receives tax relief for its subsidiary in the canton of Berne

Meyer Burger Ltd, a subsidiary of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd, receives tax relief of 50 percent on profits and capital. The tax relief has been granted by the canton of Berne for a period of 10 years, starting retroactively on 1...  more

9 April 2010

Meyer Burger wins order for approximately CHF 30 million with leading wafer supplier Comtec in China

Meyer Burger has successfully concluded a contract for wire saws of approximately CHF 30 million with Shangahi Comtec Solar Technology Co., Ltd. Comtec  is listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (stock code: 00712.HK). In the...  more

22 March 2010

Meyer Burger – Strong results in 2009 

Meyer Burger was able to compete well during the most severe recession seen for decades. In fiscal year 2009, the company generated net sales in the amount of CHF 420.9 million (2008: CHF 448.4 million). The gross margin came to...  more

19 March 2010

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd acquires the remaining stake of 34% share capital in Hennecke Systems GmbH, Germany

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15 March 2010

Meyer Burger wins new orders from a customer in Asia worth more than CHF 250 million

Meyer Burger has won additional orders for wire saws, cropping saws and wafer inspection systems worth more than CHF 250 million with a customer in Asia. The wire and cropping saws from Meyer Burger Ltd and the inspection systems...  more

12 March 2010

Meyer Burger concludes contract for approximately CHF 20 million with Jiangxi Sornid

Meyer Burger has concluded a contract for wire saws and wafer inspection systems for approximately CHF 20 million with Jiangxi Sornid Hi-Tech Co., Ltd, Jiujiang, China.  In the course of Jiangxi Sornids’ planned expansion of...  more

21 January 2010

Meyer Burger concludes contracts for approximately CHF 35 million with GCL-Poly

Meyer Burger has won important orders for wire saws and wafer inspection systems of approximately CHF 35 million with Jiangsu GCL Silicon Material Technology Development Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of GCL-Poly Energy...  more

18 January 2010

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd – First day of trading of the registered shares of the merged company

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14 January 2010

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd – Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders approves merger with 3S Industries Ltd – Approves all motions by the Board of Directors  

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10 December 2009

Extraordinary General Meeting

With regard to extraordinary shareholders' meeting, which will be held in connection with the merger, the board of directors of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd. (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) will submit the following agenda and...  more

9 December 2009

Unique technology group in the solar industry 

Unique technology group in the solar industry Meyer Burger and 3S Industries plan to merge Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) and 3S Industries Ltd (BX Berne Exchange: SSS) are to merge and to become the first...  more

2 December 2009

Meyer Burger and Oerlikon Systems enter strategic cooperation

Meyer Burger (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) and Oerlikon Systems signed a strategic distribution, cooperation & license agreement for the SOLARIS thin-film coating equipment. As part of the agreement, Meyer Burger’s sales & service...  more

23 November 2009

Meyer Burger acquires remaining share capital of AMB Apparate + Maschinenbau GmbH

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15 September 2009

Meyer Burger concludes purchase contract for the acquisition of Diamond Wire Technology LLC

Media ReleaseBaar, 15th September 2009Meyer Burger concludes purchase contract for the acquisition of Diamond Wire Technology LLCMeyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MBTN) has successfully completed the acquisition of...  more

10 September 2009

Capital increase through the issuance of 163,000 shares out of the authorised share capital in conjunction with the planned acquisition of DWT

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3 September 2009

Meyer Burger – Increased net sales and group earnings

Meyer Burger increased its net sales and maintained the operating result at an attractive level during the first half of 2009, in an extremely challenging economic environment. Net sales rose by 11% to CHF 213.4 million (1st half...  more

25 August 2009

Adjusted financial data for previous year period as a result of the change to IFRS from Swiss GAAP FER

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (SIX Swiss Exchange: MTBN) prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the first time in the current reporting year...  more

6 August 2009

Meyer Burger Group expands technology competence by acquiring Diamond Wire Technology 

Meyer Burger is strengthening its technological leadership in the field of slicing technologies in the solar industry by acquiring 100% of Diamond Wire Technology (DWT), with which it has been operating a marketing and...  more