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In 1912, Charles Herschel, a European immigrant, founded the United States Window Cleaning Company.
Average Ussi life expectancy in 1969 was 71 years.
1978 Started mass production of thick-film hybrid ICs
The Grand Council approves the project for an institute of continuous education, the “Centro Universitario della Svizzera italiana” (CUSI), but the project was rejected by referendum in 1986.
1988 Started mass production of clock oscillators (CXOs) Developed SMT and produced VGA cards, SIMM, 286 All-in-One desktop PC motherboards
On October 21, 1996, at 8:30am, the first lectures are given on the Lugano and Mendrisio campuses.
With the inauguration of USI, in 1996, the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland chose to play an active role towards the intellectual and socio-economic growth of the country, and not only – by leveraging at best its convenient cultural position between northern Europe and the Mediterranean.
Federal Councilor Ruth Dreifuss, during a speech given at the first Dies academicus on March 8th, 1997, was keen in outlining the events that led to the creation of USI: “those with a purpose will find ways to achieve it”.
1997 Set up Mexico site
2001 Started manufacturing SHD products (Smart Handheld Devices) and servers
In 2004, the Faculty of Informatics was inaugurated by then President Marco Baggiolini, with the purpose to address the challenges of society’s digital revolution with an educational and research curricula that considers informatics primarily as a new relationship between man and reality.
2004 Completed Shanghai-Zhangjiang site phase 1
2006 Completed Shanghai-Zhangjiang site phase 2 Introduced supplier management and inventory systems Started providing design and manufacturing service for storage products
In 2007, the Institute of Italian Studies is created within the Faculty of Communication Sciences, enhancing USI’s role in promoting multilinguism in Switzerland and forming the ideal venue for combining Swiss identity and Italian civilization.
2008 Started providing WWAN modules for SHD (industrial handheld devices)
2010 Established a subsidiary, Universal Global Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd., in Taiwan Defined 5 Products Groups and the revenues had reached RMB 8 billion Consolidated annual revenue figures exceeded RMB 13 billion
The Institute of Italian Studies is established and the Master in Italian Language, Literature and Civilisation is launched; later, in 2012, the relevant Bachelor curriculum is launched.
2013 Shanghai-Zhangjiang site acquired ISO 50001 and ISO ANSI/ESD S20.20 Set up Shanghai-Jinqiao site
2015 Consolidated annual revenue reached $4.3 billion
In 2016, a new organisational model was implemented, starting with the appointment of Boas Erez as Rector of USI.
Won 2020 SGS CSR Annual Sustainable Elite Award
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| Company name | Founded date | Revenue | Employee size | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Maintenance | 1961 | $280.0M | 4,300 | 244 |
| Aetna Maintenance Inc | 1986 | $47.0M | 50 | - |
| Kimco Facility Services | 1970 | $180.0M | 3,000 | - |
| Servicon | 1973 | $120.0M | 1,520 | 34 |
| 4M Building Solutions | 1978 | $50.0M | 2,800 | 395 |
| Pmm Companies | - | $1.8M | 5 | 15 |
| Red Coats | 1960 | $8.5M | 5,252 | 97 |
| St. Moritz Building Services | 1968 | $75.0M | 1,250 | 31 |
| Eagle Enterprises | - | $7.8M | 100 | 8 |
| Cleaners of America | 1983 | $23.0M | 500 | - |
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