Customers

Since 1931, the traditional Swiss brand JURA has been developing innovative household appliances at the highest level. As a pioneer Jura has built up a sound knowledge base in the field of espresso / coffee machines since the mid-80's and has significantly established and characterized the household field. Since the winter of 2010, the company has been employing Picturepark as its media asset management system.

The Güdel AG, with headquarters in Langenthal, Switzerland is an international industrial company that specialises in the area of engineering and the manufacture of linear and drive components. The - today run by the second generation- family business was established in 1954 and builds, amongst other things, automatic production lines for the automotive industry as well as systems for the aerospace industry. Since autumn 2010 Güdel AG trusts the management of their media data to Picturepark.

For 165 years, the name "Glashütte" has stood as a synonym for the fine art of watch-making, German precision and exceptional design. The values and knowledge of the watch-making art are passed down from generation to generation and are now living in Glashütte Original still. Since the year 2000, the Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb GmbH belongs to the Swatch Group Ltd. Glashütter Uhrenbtrieb GmbH has been using Picturepark as their Media Asset Management solution since fall 2010.

Alfred Vogel founded the manufacturing company Bioforce AG in Roggwil in Thurgau in 1963, and thereby laid the foundation for the globally active A. Vogel group. Bioforce A. Vogel AG contributes to the health maintenance of all people through its medicines and nutritional products, as well as an extensive range of information. Since the summer of 2010, the A. Vogel Group manage their media assets with Picturepark.

Jaquet Droz opened his first watch manufactory in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1738, followed by further establishments in London and Geneva. Pierre Jaquet Droz was an ingenious creator of watches, clocks and automatons. His clients included members of many royal and imperial courts in Europe, Russia and China. Since Summer 2010 Jaquet Droz uses Picturepark to administrate it’s Digital Assets.

The SUSS MicroTec Group has been developing and manufacturing process solutions for micro applications for over 60 years. Whether the production of memory chips, cameras for mobile phones, or tire pressure sensors - the solutions from SUSS MicroTec are used in a wide range of manufacturing processes for everyday or industrial applications. Since the summer of 2010, the SUSS MicroTec group relies on Picturepark as a MAM solution.

The development policy children’s fund Terre des hommes (french "Earth of humanity") was founded in 1959 by the Swiss journalist Edmond Kaiser in Lausanne (Switzerland). Several legally independent, but merged under one umbrella organization, organizations exist under the name of Terre des hommes. Since the spring of 2010, the Fondation Terre des hommes depends on Picture Park to manage and publish their media assets worldwide.

Europa Park Rust is the largest theme park in Germany, with a total area of 850.000 m². In 2008, Europa Park had over four million visitors, making it the most visited seasonal theme park in the world. In 15 themed areas, of which 13 are country specific, there are over 120 attractions and various shows. Since the winter of 2009, Europa Park Rust relies on Picturepark for the management of its media assets.

GSI – the Association for Welding Technology International mbH was founded in 1999 by the DVS – German Federation for welding and associated processes. Today it employs around 600 employees. Since the spring of 2009, GSI uses Picturepark as its Media Asset Management solution.

TV Norge is one of the most successful TV stations in Norway. The program of TV Norge consists established, self-produced formats such as the news program "Aktuelt" with prominent Anchors and international content, furthermore successful, self-produced commission productions like "71 Degrees North" (in its 10th season), "Grease" and "Power Of Spirit" as well as international series like "Lost" or "CSI". TVNORGE was founded in December 1988 as the first commercial TV station in Norway and is now at 93.9 per cent of Norwegian households via cable and satellite. Since summer 2009 TVNorge is using Picturepark to manage its media assets.

FamBooks is a new project of the NetMoms team. Fambooks offers mothers and fathers an online photo diary to record the life and the development of their children. These special moments can be uploaded to personal templates and can be customized with text, stickers and backgrounds. The photo diary can be shared online with family and friends and can also be ordered as a printed photo book. Since March 2010, FamBooks uses Picturepark to manage their media assets.

Mettler-Toledo AG employs worldwide around 9,100 employees and is specialized in manufacturing precision scales for professional use. It is the world’s largest manufacturer of balance systems, which achieve a load range of 0.0000001 grammes to 1000 tonnes. Mettler-Toledo is also one of the market leaders in further measurement technologies and has been using the Picturepark media asset management solution since summer 2009.

Somfy ("Societé d’Outillage et du Mècanique du Faucigny") is the worldwide market leader for the automation of roller shutters, indoor and outdoor sun protection, and gates. The company was established, in 1960, in Cluses, France. Somfy is represented today in over 40 Countries worldwide, with 60 branches, and employs around 3060 staff members. Since March 2009, the German Somfy Gmbh relies on the Picturepark Media Asset Management Solution.

The Geistlich Group is a future oriented Swiss family business, that was founded more than 150 years ago. Since then, it has counted as one of the most important companies in the fields of biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and adhesive manufacturers. The Geistlich Group, with its subsidiaries, at home and abroad, has been using the Picturepark media asset management system since the start of 2009.

Since the foundation of Swiss-Ski in 1904 it has been counted among the most important and successful sporting associations in Switzerland. Overall, eight disciplines are united underneath the umbrella of the “house of ski sports”, which is based in Muri, Switzerland. There are 820 clubs associated with twelve regional associations, which build the base of the Swiss Ski governing body. Since January 2009 Swiss-Ski has been using Picturepark as their Media Asset Management solution.

The Basler Verkehrsbetriebe (BVB) was founded in 1895. Today it operates over 163 km of tram and bus lines as the largest partner in the Tariff Association Northwestern Switzerland (TNW) in Basle-City and the surrounding area. The BVB transport more than 330,000 passengers per day on this network and thereby make an important contribution to the quality of life of the city and region of Basel. Since 2008, BVB trusts the media asset management solution Picturepark.

The rural district of Sigmaringen offers versatile opportunities for tourist, companies or culture lovers. The backbone of Sigmaringen are building 25 townships from 900 up to 20 000 residents. Since winter 2008 the rural district Sigmaringen uses Picturepark as their Media Asset Management System.

As a specialist in automation and networking systems, Hirschmann Automation and Control offers a complete, integrated structure for data communication throughout the company.Since 2007 the company belongs to the US-American company Belden Inc. In the area of cabling of sensors and actuators, Hirschmann cooperates with Lumberg Automation who also belongs to the Belden Group. Both companies together belong to the worldwide leading suppliers. Since autumn 2008 both companies are using Picturepark together as Media Asset Management System.

Swiss Olympic is the umbrella organization of Swiss sports, and campaigns on behalf of their interests on both national and international levels. Swiss Olympic promotes high-performance sport, supports amateur sports activities in a targeted way, and is actively ensuring the anchoring of the Olympic values in the public. Swiss Olympic promotes the motivation of the population to take part in regular sporting activities, supports the Olympic movement and their goals, and is also a member of Olympic and other international organizations. The 82 Swiss Olympic member federations number 1.5 mill. Members, in over 22 6000 clubs. Swiss Olympic has been using Picturepark as their Media Asset Management solution since the summer of 2008.

The Buhler Group is a partner for the supply of efficient production systems and engineering solutions in the fields of Die Casting, Food and Feed Production, and Chemical Process Engineering. Worldwide, Buhler employs some 7,600 persons. Buhler uses Picturepark as Digital Asset Managment since 2008.

Infineon Technologies AG, Neubiberg, Germany, offers semiconductor and system solutions addressing three central challenges to modern society: energy efficiency, communications, and security. In the 2008 fiscal year, the company reported sales of Euro 4.321 billion with approximately 28,000 employees worldwide. Infineon uses Picturepark as digital asset management system since spring 2008.

The environmental protection office of the canton of Uri monitors the condition of the environment. The office measures the quality, or pollution levels, of water, air and soil as well as noise. The environment in the canton of Uri can be conserved or improved upon with the help of the collected data - so that humans today and in the future can enjoy a good quality of life.

BD is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD employs approximately 28,000 people in approximately 50 countries throughout the world. BD Medical - Diabetes Care uses Picturepark as DAM solution since spring 2008.

Sulzer Corporation, founded in 1834 and active in over 120 locations world-wide, is a leading supplier in the machinery, equipment and surfacing technology business. Sulzer chose Picturepark as an ASP service in 2007.

Fischer Precise, the world leader in spindle systems and services, successfully implemented Picturepark as an ASP hosted solution in winter 2007.

Since February 2005 Picturepark deployed as a server solution facilitates the management and exchange of picture material for Alpiq (formerly Aare-Tessin Ltd., Atel). Now Alpiq trusts in the advantages of Picturepark as an ASP solution. Alpiq with headquarter in Olten is the leading europe-wide operative enterprise in the area of power generation and trade.

Xmedia is the leading provider of cross media solutions in Switzerland. The company provides internet portals and markets such as AutoScout24, ImmoScout24, Jobscout24, Topjobs or Agropool and offers comprehensive solutions for publishing houses, advertising agencies and other companies in the media sector. Xmedia belongs to media swiss corp., which is a subsidiary company of Ringier Corp.

DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services Group with focus on Asia. As the term "Market Expansion Services" already suggests, DKSH helps other companies and brands to grow their business in new or existing markets. The company offers any combination of sourcing, marketing, sales, distribution and after-sales services. It provides business partners with expertise as well as on-the-ground logistics based on a comprehensive network of unique size and depth.

De Beers Diamond Jewellers, with headquarters in London, is a joint venture between LVMH and De Beers Group. Established in 2002, they have offices and retail stores in Europe, the United States, and Asia. Seeking a digital asset management tool, in order to control the publishing and distribution of their images and documents, they decided to use Picture park after a thorough evaluation in July 2007.

As the most important carrier of obligatory accident insurance, Suva insures over 1,9 million employees in  114,882 companies against occupational and non-occupational accidents as well as against work-related illnesses. Since summer 2007 SUVA uses Picturepark as Media Asset Management Solution.

Hocoma is the leader in robotic rehabilitation therapy for neurological movement disorders. Their products are applied successfully in renowned clinics and research institutes worldwide in the field of rehabilitation medicine. Since summer 2007 Hocoma uses Picturepark to manage their digital assets.

FARO develops and markets portable, computerized measurement devices used to create 3-d measurements, including part and assembly inspection. With approximately 18'000 installations and 8'600 customers globally, FARO is market leader in the field of portable 3-d coordinates measurement devices. FARO Europe uses Picturepark to administrate ist Digital Assets since summer 2007.

E.ON is the world’s largest investor-owned energy service provider and disposes of leading market positions in the European power and gas business. Since Spring 2007 E.ON uses Picturepark in communications.

MAN DWE, subsidiary of MAN group, is classified as one of the worldwide leading enterprises in the area of multitube reactor technology for the chemical industry. The company with headquarters in Deggendorf, Germany, decided to use Picturepark for Media Asset Management in autumn 2006.

Bovet was founded 1822 and nowadays produces less than 2000 watches a year. Bovet time-pieces are in limited series, some of it unique pieces. In summer 2006 Bovet decided to use Picturepark for Media Asset Management.

Actelion is an independent biopharmaceutical company discovering, developing and marketing drugs for high unmet medical needs. Since Autumn 2006 Actelion is managing and distributing its media files by using Picturepark, the leading Swiss Media Asset Management solution developed by VIT.

Eterna is one of the foremost innovators of the Swiss watch industry and is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Eterna created the ball-bearing-mounted rotor for self-winding movements, the world’s very first alarm wristwatch and the thinnest quartz wristwatch of all times. With Picturepark Eterna is optimising management and exchange of its media asset.

Siemens is a worldwide leading enterprise in the field of electronics and electrotechnics. With more than 7000 jobs in all language regions Swiss Siemens companies are among the big employers. Since beginning of 2006 Siemens Schweiz AG manages their media assets using Picturepark.

Netstal is a traditional Swiss company which has been ranking among the world's leading suppliers of highly precise, fast cycling plastic moulding machines with clamping forces from 500 to 8000 kN for more than 60 years. Netstal decided to use Picturepark for their Media Asset Management in Spring 2006.

Endura SA is the private label and licensing division of the Swatch Group. Founded in 1966, Endura has proven expertise in developing products for specific corporations and brands. Since March 2006 Endura is using Picturepark as their Media Base.

The centre for education in health care of the canton of Zurich (ZAG) aims at creating, proving and circulating knowledge by using latest learning methods. ZAG decided to use Picturepark in winter 2006 as their Media Assets Management system whereby Picturepark is also integrated into the e-learning environment OLAT.

Conzzeta is an internationally active industrial holding company with broadly diversified businesses. Its activities are in the areas of machinery and systems engineering, foam materials, sporting goods, graphic coatings and real estate. Conzzeta Management AG choose Picturepark for Media Asset Management in Winter 2006.

Mepha Pharma AG is the leading generic medicament provider in Switzerland and a subsidiary company of world-wide acting Mepha Group. Mepha Pharma AG has chosen Picturepark ASP in Autumn 2005 for their Media Asset Management.

Bystronic is a worldwide active supplier of high-quality solutions for the economical processing of sheet metal, other sheet materials and tubes: efficient, powerful, reliable. Bystronic choose Picturepark ASP in Autumn 2005 for their Media Asset Management.

Rieter is a Swiss-based and world-wide active industrial group and a leading supplier for the textile, automotive and plastic industries. Rieter's worldwide workforce totals approximately 14000 employees, some 14% of whom are based in Switzerland. Rieter Textile Systems decided to use Picturepark as an ASP solution for its Media Asset Management in autumn 2005.

Lonza is one of the leading custom manufacturers of chemical intermediates and active ingredients as well as biopharmaceuticals for the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. Since Spring 2005 Lonza uses Picturepark as an ASP solution for managing their media assets in a structured and efficient way.

Originated almost 150 years ago by visionary Henry Dunant the Swiss Red Cross today is an institution with international reputation. From now on its image materials are distributed using Picturepark ASP to decentralized dialog groups and organisation units.

Swiss Post, with more than 54'000 employees and total assets of about 45 billion Swiss francs one of the biggest Swiss company uses Picturepark for their Media Asset Management beginning in Automn 2004. A special module for tight integration of PowerPoint presentations is developed for Swiss Post.

Swatch AG, a sister company of the Swatch group and known for its innovative watch models, is using Picturepark as Media Asset Management solution since July 2004. The system has been first used during the Olympic Games 2004 in Athens, for which Swatch AG was responsible as official time keeper.

Audemars Piguet – producer of Luxury goods of Le Brassus is a world renowned producer of watches and jewelry work. Since May 2004 the company is using Picturepark for its administration for their media data.

Hamilton Watches was founded 1892 and is renowned for its innovation which are among the most striking in the watch producing segment: The invention of the first battery-powered electronic watch and the first digital clock. Hamilton manages its materials for visual communication using Picturepark ASP since automn 2004.

Titoni is a typical Swiss watch manufacturer which has been founded in 1919 in Grenchen and remains one of the last independant watch making companies. Since summer 2004 Titoni uses Picturepark (ASP) and also produces their product folders for resellers using Picturepark technology (PDF-On-Demand).

Schule für Gestaltung (SfG Basel, School for Design) chooses Picturepark for its management of pictures, PDF and office documents in Spring 2005. Using automated processes Picturepark helps to exchange documents between teachers and training material among students.

One of the largest private holdings with net income of over 4.2 billion Swiss Francs, a presence in over 80 countries and a tradition of nearly 150 years is behind Diethelm Keller Group. The enterprise is active primarily in brand management, marketing and travel business and has settled for Picturepark has MAM-solution, since beginning of December 2003.

The watch company Certina was established in 1888 and enjoys the good name of innovative and quality conscious watch makers of the medium price segment. Certina is using Picturepark since October 2003 for management of their media data and makes this data available to their resellers in over 50 countries.

Sunstar Hotels is presently running seven 4-star hotels in Switzerland and has a history of over 30 years. Since April 2003 Sunstar Hotels is using Picturepark as MAM-solution.

The Raiffeisen Banks at the third place among the largest Swiss bank groups, is using Picturepark since October 2003. In the mean time, Business cards, correspondence cards, invitation cards and even advertisements are produced with Picturepark.

Ammann Group, a native building and perfect management company settled for Picturepark in January 2003. Over a module of Picturepark even their visiting cards are produced automatically.

Grindelwalds capital is and remains a unique and natural environment. This is communicated in pictures through Picturepark.

Siegfried was established in 1873 and is today active globally in the chemical and pharmaceutical sector. Since October 2001, it supplies various dialogue groups like customers, advertising agents or media representatives with media assets through Picturepark.

Swisslog has been in the automation and logistics sector since 1898 and employs around 1900 people in 23 countries on five continents. Swisslog is with us from the beginning: The Media Asset Management System Picturepark was developed in January 2001 in collaoration with Swisslog.