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Expert Peter Kunz
building cleaning / Personnel management

Peter Kunz

Gareba GmbH

Project manager in building cleaning and author of various teaching materials

Peter Kunz

Peter Kunz is a trained chemical laboratory technician with management training at the IMAKA and a qualification as a company trainer at the IAP. He has in-depth and practice-orientated knowledge of cleaning technology and has experience in research and development in the chemical industry. In addition, he was responsible for the organisation and implementation of inter-company courses on behalf of Allpura (employers’ association of building service providers) for more than 15 years. He also teaches cleaning technology and personnel management in basic and higher vocational training and for many years ran the preparatory courses for the vocational and higher professional examinations for caretakers. Peter Kunz manages projects in the field of building cleaning and is the author and co-author of various teaching materials on cleaning and personnel management.

Expert Thomas Leiblein
Water / drinking water hygiene

Thomas Leiblein

ewah AG

Project Manager Water Hygiene

Thomas Leiblein

Thomas Leiblein combines expertise in hygiene, infection prevention and risk management. With an MSc in Life Sciences and a PhD in Legionella prevention in hospitals, he has in-depth knowledge of water safety management. His professional career includes the management of water hygiene projects and the development of practical solutions.

Expert Irina Pericin Häfliger
Cleaning and textile management

Irina Pericin Häfliger

ZHAW, Institut für Facility Management

Lecturer and consultant for cleaning and textile management and integrated organisational developer

Irina Pericin Häfliger

Irina Pericin Häfliger is a lecturer and consultant at the Institute for Facility Management at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), specialising in the management of cleaning and textile services. With her extensive knowledge of facility management and organisational development, she focuses on the optimal integration of the needs of individuals and organisations. Her passion for facility management inspires her to contribute to the continuous development of her field through targeted teaching programmes and specialist publications.

Expert Martin Stähelin
Knowledge of standards

Martin Stähelin

Schweizerische Normen-Vereinigung

Head of Academy and Public Relations

Martin Stähelin

Martin Stähelin has headed the SNV Academy since 2022 and has also been responsible for marketing, communication and member management since May 2025. As a business economist FH with an MAS in Human Capital Management (ZHAW), he combines specialist knowledge with a flair for people and education. His aim is to communicate standards in an understandable, practical and relevant way – and at the same time to raise awareness of their importance and the attractiveness of working in standardisation.

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Our knowledge database offers you reports on various topics from the hygiene industry. Whether you are already a hygiene expert or would like to gain basic knowledge on a specific topic, let yourself be inspired by success stories, interviews, expert or basic knowledge and expand your hygiene horizons.

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Discover a wide range of products, rental equipment and training courses offered by our partners in the field of hygiene. Here you will also find an overview of software solutions available on the market and a directory of Swiss service providers offering a variety of hygiene services.

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Find knowledge articles and products related to the following nine industries: biotech, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, medical technology, home & office, hospitality & catering, food, water supply and clean room production.

Biotech

Biotechnology is a large and important industry in Switzerland. A great deal of knowledge and experience is required to ensure the smooth operation of these complex industrial facilities. We make a valuable contribution to hygiene issues.

Food

In times when sustainability and the avoidance of food waste are decisive purchasing factors for consumers, the shelf life of products is crucial. The shelf life of products is greatly influenced by compliance with hygiene regulations in food production facilities. We provide you with solutions that enable you to carry out production processes safely and hygienically.

Healthcare

The goal of every healthcare organisation is to heal or keep its patients healthy. Hygiene is particularly important in preventing the spread of germs and diseases within these organisations. Nosocomial germs are a common problem in healthcare facilities. The platform presents solutions for controlling the spread and transmission of germs.
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