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A kybun strategy fit for «future generations»
Posted by Annika Heitmann on
kybun in Switzerland has utilized over 300 square meters of roof space at the headquarter building to install a modern solar photovoltaic system. A dedicated workforce, a growing sky lounge restaurant business, and thousands of e-mobile car owners can now benefit from green energy. The approximately 144 installed solar modules with the latest technology generate around 60-megawatt hours of electricity from renewable energy each year. In this manner, kybun saves 4.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, according to CEO Urs Koller. A big step in the direction of climate-friendly mobility is the public charging stations for electric cars at the company car...
Joe’s Story, narrated by himself
Posted by Annika Heitmann on
I am a very fit, active 66-year-old man. This is remarkable considering that 20 years ago I was diagnosed as a quadriplegic. Now, I stay active by teaching other retired people how to move and stay active without pain. I teach the ancient Chinese healing arts called Qigong (pronounced “chee” “gong”) and Tai Chi Kung. In 1991, I broke my neck and back in a catastrophic auto accident. My car plunged 200 feet down a mountainside, and I landed on my head. My vertebrae C4 & C5 were shattered and my head flopped three inches over my left shoulder. Surgeons...
One mat like no other: the kybun standing mat!
Posted by Annika Heitmann on
The kybun mat is an elastic springy mat like no other. Its reactive rebound-effect allows the foot to sink in deep and springs straight back to its original position. The kybun mat encourages the body into constant, minute movements to maintain balance and posture. The rebound-effect causes the muscles to tense and relax simultaneously, exercising the muscles in your feet, legs and trunk. The kybun mat improves balance, coordination and all-round fitness without taking up any extra time at all. All exercises can be done at home or at your workplace. Usage examples for kybun mats: Stand comfortably on a...
Entrepreneur Karl Müller retires as CEO of kybun
Posted by Annika Heitmann on
Karl Müller has taken one of the biggest steps of his 48-year entrepreneurial career by handing over the management of kybun to a new successor. His successor is Urs Koller and he takes over with immediate effect. Müller himself will in future concentrate on his role as the chair of the board of directors. The news comes as a surprise: Karl Müller, the successful inventor of the kybun air-cushion shoe and name-giver of the FCSG home stadium «kybunpark», is stepping down. This was announced today by the CEO of kybun you will be 68 this year. «Since I officially became...
Workplace Wellness at kybun USA
Posted by Dennis Mundt on
At kybun, we strive to be role models when it comes to workplace ergonomics. Whether it’s our sales-team standing at their desks or the warehouse-team walking around the warehouse to fulfill orders, our products ensure that a healthy posture is maintained throughout the workday. Providing the ergonomic benefits that kybun shoes and mats deliver, is one way we ensure that our staff are always one step ahead.