100 Years of Innovation in Heerbrugg
Show you're part of our history and submit your best photo!
On 26th April 2021, it was exactly 100 years since Heinrich Wild started his workshop for precision mechanics and optics in Heerbrugg, Switzerland. An important milestone in the 200-year history of Swiss measuring equipment. The innovation of WILD Heerbrugg now lives on within Hexagon and the iconic brand Leica Geosystems.
To celebrate 100 years of innovation in Heerbrugg, were hosting a photo competition! We would like to see how youre part of this history so we're looking for the best photos from our users. These can be historical photos from your archive, but of course you can also take a new photo. The only condition is that the photo shows Leica Geosystems equipment, or one from the predecessors, such as a WILD device.
How do I get involved?
Click here or scroll down to upload the photo you want to submit and enter your contact details. Want to upload another photo? Just repeat the process!
How can I win the competition?
It's simple - the photo with the most votes is our winner!
You can vote on the photos in the gallery below. The photo with the most votes wins, so ask friends, family, colleagues and anyone else who can vote for your photo and increase your chances of being our overall winner. You might also want to share your submitted photo directly to social media after posting to earn more votes.
Our prize winners for this competition must be based in the UK or Ireland.
Prizes
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1st place prize Your prized historic Leica equipment cleaned, serviced and mounted OR merchandise bundle including 100 years watch + 100 years book |
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2nd place prize 100 years watch + 100 years book |
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3rd place prize 100 years Swiss Army knife + 100 years book |
Photos
Check out the photos below! Vote for the photos you like best or submit your own.