Sissach, Switzerland, January 2025 – St.Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke AG (SAK) is sending out a strong signal in favour of sustainability and partnership. The publicly tendered supply contract with Rauscher & Stoecklin AG from Sissach has been extended for a further three years. This long-established Swiss company (part of the R&S Group) will continue to supply medium-voltage distribution transformers for SAK from 2025 to 2027.
The sustainability strategy of St.Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke AG is based on a holistic view of environmental, economic and social aspects. SAK is the first Swiss energy supply company to set for itself the ambitious climate target of ‘net zero by 2040’, which is aligned with the requirements of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). SAK is thus committed to minimising its own ecological footprint and implementing sustainable solutions in its business processes. SAK aims to have reduced its emissions by 50 percent in just six years.
Rauscher & Stoecklin AG, a company with over 100 years of experience, produces all of its transformers entirely in Switzerland. This makes a significant contribution to promoting local value creation and ensuring the highest quality standards. From 2025, Rauscher & Stoecklin will supply transformers that are manufactured using innovative materials and production methods in order to significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
A key element of this initiative is the use of CO2-reduced core laminations. This measure reduces CO2 emissions by an average of 3,500 kg per transformer – a reduction of 30 percent. Each transformer not only contributes to improving energy efficiency in SAK’s distribution network, but also significantly reduces the CO2 footprint.
The long-standing partnership between SAK and Rauscher & Stoecklin AG illustrates how technological innovation and sustainable action can work together to achieve global climate targets. Together, they are creating the basis for an environmentally friendly energy future. Transformers ‘made in Switzerland’ symbolise the highest quality, innovative strength and a clear commitment to a greener future.
About SAK:
SAK supplies and connects people and companies with sustainable energy and data based on secure, future-orientated infrastructures. With over 460 employees, the company covers the entire value chain: from energy procurement, planning, construction, operation and maintenance of grids and facilities to financing solutions, sales and billing.
SAK’s business areas include electricity generation, electricity and heat supply, a modern fibre-optic network, high-performance internet, telephone, TV and mobile services as well as smart health and emergency call systems under the name VitaLink. In the field of energy solutions, the company offers a 360° range that includes net-zero consulting services for CO₂ reduction, as well as customised and environmentally friendly solutions in the areas of e-mobility, photovoltaics, heating and building technology.
About Rauscher & Stoecklin:
Rauscher & Stoecklin Rauscher & Stoecklin AG is a leading, medium-sized company specialising in the development and production of electrotechnical products and systems for energy distribution. Founded in 1919 and now employing over 130 people, Rauscher & Stoecklin is an established manufacturer of transformers. The company has its headquarters and production facilities in Sissach, Switzerland, where it attaches great importance to sustainable production processes and environmentally friendly technologies. Sustainability and innovation are the company’s focus in order to ensure future-proof solutions for energy distribution. Since 2012, Rauscher & Stoecklin has been part of the R&S Group, which is also based in Sissach and has been listed on SIX since December 2023.
