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Cicor Recognized as a "Hidden Champion" in Swiss Media Reputation Study
October 23, 2024 | CicorEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
The Cicor Group, a leading provider of advanced electronics manufacturing services, has been honored with the first-place award in the "Hidden Champions" category of a recent Swiss media reputation study.
The comprehensive study, conducted by [Name of Research Firm], analyzed the media reputation of 70 leading industrial companies in Switzerland. Using an innovative AI-based methodology, around 70,000 relevant statements from Swiss online and print media were evaluated across six dimensions:
- Products & Services
- Innovation
- Economic Performance
- Management & Leadership
- Workplace
- ESG & Sustainability
Cicor's top ranking in the "Hidden Champions" category, which includes 18 companies, demonstrates the company's strong reputation and positive media presence, despite its relatively low media coverage.
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