The doors were opened at 2.30 p.m.
Open day
We opened our doors in Winterthur to the public on 14 October 2019
To mark World Standards Day on 14 October 2019, we opened the doors of our new offices to the public. More than 100 interested visitors came to Sulzerallee 70 in the Hegi quarter of Winterthur to meet the people who work behind the scenes at the SNV. The SNV employees showed the visitors a selection of examples of standards in everyday life and gave them an insight into what is involved in standardization work. Two short talks by Urs Fischer (CEO) and Marcel Knecht (Head of Standardization) generated a lot of interest.
It was great that you found the time to visit us and raise a glass to celebrate World Standards Day.
Check out the gallery below to see some photographs from this wonderful afternoon.
Image gallery for the open day on 14 October 2019
Open day
Food product area
Standards in everyday life tour
Medicine area
Standards in everyday life tour
Safety area
Standards in everyday life tour
Mobility area
Standards in everyday life tour
Children’s corner
People young and old came to the event at Sulzerallee 70.
«Standards made simple» talk
Marcel Knecht introduced listeners to the world of standards.
«Standards made simple» talk
Visitors were fascinated by the talk delivered by Marcel Knecht.
«Funny stories» talk
CEO Urs Fischer entertained visitors with funny stories from the world of standardization work.
«Funny stories» talk
The short talk proved to be very interesting for listeners.
Food and drink
Those present were treated to some delicious culinary delights.
Food and drink
Insightful discussions were held over raclette and white wine.
That was our open day!
Thank you for coming!
The programme for 14 October 2019
- 2.30 p.m. | Doors opened
- Individual tour of the SNV | Standards in everyday life tour
- 4.30 p.m. | «Standards made simple» short talk – Marcel Knecht, Head of Standardization
- 5.30 p.m. | «Funny stories» short talk – Urs Fischer, CEO
- Food and drink
- 7 p.m. | Doors closed
Area 1
Food
What standards apply to things like honey, milk or chocolate? What is required to ensure that the food we eat is safe? Find out the answers to this and many other questions in this area.
Area 2
Medicine
Did you know that there are standards for operating theatres and plastic surgery? In this area, you can find out fascinating information about the world of medicine.
Area 3
Safety
Standards are important for our health and safety, ensuring, for example, that toothpaste does not scratch away at teeth like scouring powder. Standards also apply to sunglasses, cycling helmets and children’s toys. They define the quality and safety requirements of these products. In this area, you can find out everything about consumer protection and standards.
Area 4
Mobility
Standardization has a long tradition in the mobility industry. However, it is still at the forefront when it comes to things like e-mobility, drones and new forms of urban mobility. In area 4, you can find out what transformation is currently taking place, and which standards can help to pave the way to the future.
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