Major Renovation of Our Headquarters – Thank You for Voting ‘Yes’!

Pilatus is committed to its site in Stans, and is planning a comprehensive modernization of the outdated, rudimentary and energy-inefficient buildings at its headquarters. The new buildings will allow the company to consolidate and optimize its production and administration areas, thereby contributing to sustainable development and safeguarding around 2500 jobs. Planning will go ahead in close consultation with the municipality of Stans and Canton Nidwalden.

Focus on sustainable development

The dimensions of the planned new buildings are carefully aligned with the topography and local landscape. Vertical construction will facilitate better use of the land available. As a result, further extension of the site is unlikely to be required.

The locations of the office buildings, with heights of 32, 36 and maximum 56 meters, were approved as suitable for high-rise buildings in the Cantonal Development Plan of 2014. The buildings will be planned with due consideration for the nearby area of moorland.

Pilatus always focuses on sustainability in all its buildings: the majority are built with local timber and recycled concrete, meet international standards for sustainable construction (LEED) and are designed to ensure low energy consumption. The buildings blend discreetly and harmoniously with the natural surroundings. Large-scale photovoltaic systems support the company’s own power production.

Improved safety and mobility

The project will also bring significant optimization in terms of access and mobility. The bus stop will be relocated from Kantonsstrasse to Pilatusstrasse. At the same time, Pilatus will encourage its employees to use environmentally-friendly public transport with financial contributions of up to 1000 Swiss francs a year.

Municipal vote in November

The people of Stans will be invited to vote on an amendment to the Land Use Plan on November 26, 2025. At this early stage, Pilatus and our staff of around 2500 employees wish to thank citizens for voting ‘Yes’ – and thus for supporting the sustainable further development of our site in Stans.