{"id":4048,"date":"2026-04-17T08:47:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T08:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pjm.co.at\/en\/?p=4048"},"modified":"2026-04-17T08:47:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T08:47:49","slug":"pjm-establishes-a-subsidiary-in-switzerland-pjm-swiss-brings-together-the-groups-full-range-of-expertise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pjm.co.at\/en\/blog\/2026\/04\/17\/pjm-establishes-a-subsidiary-in-switzerland-pjm-swiss-brings-together-the-groups-full-range-of-expertise\/","title":{"rendered":"PJM establishes a subsidiary in Switzerland: PJM Swiss brings together the group\u2019s full range of expertise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><p class=\"ffb-id-pk3copb fg-paragraph text-center    fg-text-dark\"><\/p><style><\/style><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><section class=\"ffb-id-2ski5oak fg-section fg-text-dark\"><div class=\"fg-container container fg-container-large fg-container-lvl--1 \"><div class=\"fg-row row    \" ><div class=\"ffb-id-2ski5oam fg-col col-xs-12 col-md-6 fg-text-dark\"><div class=\"ffb-id-2ski7208 fg-paragraph ff-richtext text-left    fg-text-dark\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>We say &ldquo;Servus&rdquo; and &ldquo;Gr&uuml;ezi&rdquo; to our new location in Switzerland! This representative office means that experienced rail experts are now available on-site. Managing Director Martin Benkler and Senior Rail Specialist Lorenz Kochan are both highly experienced in the national and international rail industry. Together, they have 38 years' experience in the rail industry and are the ideal contacts for the PJM Group&rsquo;s extensive portfolio.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The PJM companies offer a comprehensive package covering every stage of rail vehicle development and certification, from initial requirements gathering and certification management to vehicle component calculation and design, and vehicle testing by an ISO\/IEC-accredited laboratory. The package also includes certification and conformity assessment body certification.<\/p>\n<p><em>\"The specialist divisions of the PJM Group offer comprehensive services according to customer requirements. This means our customers have access to end-to-end implementation from a single source for the entire complex process leading up to vehicle authorisation, as well as for individual sub-areas,<\/em>' explains Martin Benkler, PJM Swiss's Managing Director. '<em>In economically challenging times, lean project management, coordination with just one point of contact, and reliable order processing are more important than ever. Thanks to the PJM Group&rsquo;s broad range of services, many years of experience, and proven expertise across all disciplines, we are a reliable partner for vehicle manufacturers in Switzerland.&rsquo;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>PJM Swiss is headquartered in Thalwil.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PJM Swiss at a glance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PJM Swiss is PJM&rsquo;s newest location, based in Switzerland. Based in Thalwil, the new company offers a comprehensive range of rail vehicle services, covering everything from design and engineering to accredited testing, final certification and approval.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pjm.co.at\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/PI-PJM-Swiss-04-2026-EN.pdf\">Press release<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ffb-id-86c3slst fg-col col-xs-12 col-md-6 fg-text-dark\"><a class=\"ffb-id-8smuotg6 responsive-image-wrapper fg-text-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HWL3MkI9YZ4\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/pjm.co.at\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/PJM-Swiss-Thalwil-Rahmen.jpg 1797w, https:\/\/pjm.co.at\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/freshizer\/7a312c2c2d110a6507250fee626ba653_PJM-Swiss-Thalwil-Rahmen-320-c-100.jpg 320w, https:\/\/pjm.co.at\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/freshizer\/7a312c2c2d110a6507250fee626ba653_PJM-Swiss-Thalwil-Rahmen-768-c-100.jpg 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