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Mag. Wolfgang Stöhr, Managing Director of Ritter Sport-Schokolade Gesellschaft m.b.H. Food & Pleasure

Good Enjoyment Squared

The iconic Ritter Sport chocolate has long stood for more than just sweet enjoyment. It represents lived values: quality, sustainability, and a spirit of innovation....

Interview with Mag. Wolfgang Stöhr, Managing Director of Ritter Sport-Schokolade Gesellschaft m.b.H.

ME Group GmbH 190 Washing Stations Services

Simplify Things

The photo booth – a classic of everyday culture. Whether serious for a passport or spontaneously with friends for a memorable snapshot: the photo booth has established...

Interview with Mitja Hofacker, Managing Director of ME Group Deutschland GmbH

Oliver Frese, COO of Koelnmesse GmbH
Interview with Oliver Frese, COO of Koelnmesse GmbH

Three Mega Trade Fairs in Cologne: gamescom, DMEXCO, Anuga

Cologne as a vibrant hotspot for global industry meetings – what makes the cathedral city so irresistible for top events like gamescom, DMEXCO, or Anuga? Koelnmesse...

Interview with Oliver Frese, COO of Koelnmesse GmbH

Koelnmesse GmbH
Felix Schmidt, Managing Director of Herrmann & Schmidt Dienstleistungen GmbH & Co. KG Services

Pay attention, notice, appreciate

Building cleaning is much more than just cleanliness - it is an essential craft that ensures hygiene, value retention, and safety of properties. Whether office buildings,...

Interview with Felix Schmidt, Managing Director of Herrmann & Schmidt Dienstleistungen GmbH & Co. KG

Founders and Managing Directors Patrick Grabowski and Ali Türüt Digitalization

Promoting Fiber Optic Expansion with Courage

As one of the most successful direct sales companies in Germany, United Promotion has been consistently driving the expansion of fiber optics and the further spread...

Interview with Patrick Grabowski, Managing Director of United Promotion GmbH

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Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
FC Bayern München AG
Microsoft Engineering Center Paris SASU
Campari Deutschland GmbH
Michelin Reifenwerke AG & Co. KGaA
Red Bull Air Race GmbH
LIQUI MOLY GmbH
Volvo Car Switzerland AG
Hyundai Motorsport GmbH
Hotel IBIS Sion
Electronic Arts GmbH
H&M Hennes & Mauritz B.V. & Co. KG
Ewgenija Endres, Managing Director of Pacura doc GmbH Personnel Services

"Our customers know they can trust us!"

Illness, job changes, and vacations often lead to personnel shortages in clinics and practices. Sometimes doctors are only sought for a limited time. Pacura doc...

Interview with Ewgenija Endres, Managing Director of Pacura doc GmbH

viadonau - Austrian Waterways Company mbH Danube east of Vienna Services

Sustainably Shaping the Future of the Waterway

The Danube is one of the most important waterways in Europe and plays a central role in international goods traffic and tourism. It connects ten countries and serves...

Interview with DI Hans-Peter Hasenbichler, Managing Director of viadonau - Austrian Waterway Company mbH

Stefan Forster GmbH Hagener Straße in Düsseldorf Construction

Creating Home

Stefan Forster GmbH, based in Frankfurt am Main, has already implemented countless large construction projects throughout Germany. Their focus is on urban housing...

Interview with Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Forster, Managing Director of Stefan Forster GmbH

Marcel Dütscher, Head of Innovation at JAM Software GmbH Hardware

"We wanted to face the massive AI disruption!"

JAM Software was previously known mainly as a provider of standard software solutions – a business model that is undergoing massive disruption due to the AI revolution....

Interview with Marcel Dütscher, Head of Innovation at JAM Software GmbH

Siegfried Schur Baubetrieb GmbH Self-Sufficient House Construction

A Look Behind the Facade

As in many parts of Germany, the construction industry in Saxony is facing significant challenges. It was long a driver of the economy, but now it is being slowed...

Interview with Matthias Schur, Managing Director of Siegfried Schur Baubetrieb GmbH

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Europe is a global leader in recycling and technologically very advanced. However, we feel the challenges that arise especially due to high energy prices and regulatory hurdles. Many companies are considering relocating abroad, but we continue to focus on the European market.

Beatrice Bartels, Managing Partner of DRH Deutsche Rohstoff Handelsgesellschaft mbH

 

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Fechtig Heating Plumbing GmbH Bath & Sanitary

"We look forward with confidence to the future"

Although the construction industry and hence the heating and plumbing sector are currently undergoing a significant market correction, the four companies of the...

Interview with Timo Fechtig, Managing Director of Fechtig Group

A carefully curated collection: Step into a world of thoughtful design, where every piece tells a story and invites the customer to express their own unique style Textiles & Fashion

How thoughtful design transforms women’s wardrobes

Masai Clothing Company ApS, based in Copenhagen, is not just a fashion brand; it embodies a philosophy deeply rooted in Danish culture. Founded in 1992, the company’s...

Interview with Lisbeth Holm, CEO of Masai Clothing Company ApS

Target state of a plasma flame Industry

Good, better, 'too good'

The surface pretreatment of plastics plays a crucial role in many industrial applications, especially when it comes to improving the adhesion of coatings, inks,...

Interview with Maximilian Jungwirth, Deputy Managing Director of Jungwirth Industrievertretungen GmbH

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Dörte Schulte-Derne, Spokesperson of the Management of Würzburger Versorgungs- und Verkehrs-GmbH Energy

Deeply Rooted in Public Services

Würzburger Versorgungs- und Verkehrs-GmbH (WVV) is much more than a 'classic' municipal utility. Already 127 years ago, the company ensured the water supply for...

Interview with Dörte Schulte-Derne, Spokesperson of the Management of Würzburger Versorgungs- und Verkehrs-GmbH

MasperoTech S.r.l. Forging Department Metal

Innovative Forging Technology for the Highest Demands

Metal processing has changed significantly in recent decades. While traditional methods continue to be in demand, modern companies increasingly rely on technological...

Interview with Giuseppe Pons, Head of Sales and Pietro Solarino, Technical Sales Manager, as well as Susanna Ripamonti, Marketing Manager of MasperoTech S.r.l.

Luca Carlucci, CEO of BizAway Srl Services

Maximum Control, Minimum Complexity

Organizing business travel has long been associated with inefficient processes and frustrations – through complicated booking systems or limited choices. BizAway...

Interview with Luca Carlucci, CEO of BizAway

Salvatore Russo, Managing Director of UNOX Deutschland GmbH Plant and mechanical engineering

Innovation Drivers of the Hospitality Industry

Technological innovations are shaping the hospitality industry like never before. From intelligent cooking systems to sustainable solutions – the sector is evolving...

Interview with Salvatore Russo, Managing Director of UNOX Deutschland GmbH

Philipp Ziehr, CEO of 1Q Health Group Health, Medicine & Pharma

Fast Market Access, Low Risk

The contract manufacturing industry is undergoing rapid change driven by technological innovations and the ongoing consolidation of the market. Amidst this transformation...

Interview with Philipp Ziehr, CEO of 1Q Health Group

Niko Mau, Managing Director of DMC Europe GmbH Industrial Suppliers

Ready for More in Precision Toolmaking

In June 2024, MCD-Tools GmbH became DMC Europe GmbH, after the former distribution company was acquired by the American crimp tool manufacturer. DMC Europe will...

Interview with Niko Mau, Managing Director of DMC Europe GmbH

CEO Svenja Winkler and Head of Sales and Product Services Franziska Weiß IT Services

More IT Security and a Better User Experience

Creating tickets, making complicated arrangements and waiting miserably long: The conventional approach to forgotten passwords and denied access permissions is frustrating...

Interview with Franziska Weiß, Head of Sales and Product Services at BAYOOSOFT GmbH

Marco Hierling, CEO of AlphaPet Ventures GmbH Trade & Consumer Goods

Innovations in Premium Pet Food

AlphaPet Ventures GmbH is a leading provider of premium pet food, known for digitizing the pet market, its innovative products, and its focus on sustainability....

Interview with Marco Hierling, CEO of AlphaPet Ventures GmbH

Krankenhaus Stockach GmbH Hospital Health, Medicine & Pharma

Patient-oriented Care in Rural Areas

In the rural areas of Germany, Krankenhaus Stockach GmbH holds a special position. As one of the smallest hospitals in the country, it has made a name for itself...

Interview with Michael Hanke, Managing Director of Krankenhaus Stockach GmbH

Iprona Hengersberg KG Philipp Family of Entrepreneurs Food & Pleasure

"Fruit processing is our passion"

Elderberries, strawberries, raspberries - fruits are more in demand than ever, whether in food, beverages, or health products. The iprona Group specializes in industrial...

Interview with Lutz Philipp, Managing Owner of iprona S.p.A.

Dolceamaro Srl Donuts Food & Pleasure

Sweet Pleasure with a Green Vision

Manufacturing high-quality confections requires a balance between tradition and modern technology. Dolceamaro Srl, based in central Italy, has mastered this symbiosis...

Interview with Silvano Papa, Managing Partner of Dolceamaro Srl

MedTec Medizintechnik GmbH Therapy Health, Medicine & Pharma

Bearer of Hope and Impulse

Osteoporosis and arthritis are degenerative diseases that increase with age. In light of demographic changes, preventative measures that slow down bone loss and...

Interview with Dr. Charles Mamisch, Managing Director of MedTec Medizintechnik GmbH

FAIST Anlagenbau GmbH Workshop Hall Plant and mechanical engineering

How Noise Control Becomes a Key Technology

Sound insulation that sets standards: FAIST Anlagenbau GmbH is a leading provider of innovative noise control solutions for industry and power generation. With over...

Interview with Wilfried Thies, Managing Director of FAIST Anlagenbau GmbH

Frank Rheinboldt, CEO of Margarete Steiff GmbH Consumption

From Vision to Plush Icon

The Steiff brand is not only a synonym for high-quality plush toys but is also considered an icon of the toy industry. Founded by the visionary Margarete Steiff,...

Interview with Frank Rheinboldt, CEO of Margarete Steiff GmbH

Marcel Leeman, Head of Development & Sales and Robin Auer, Head of Marketing & Sales Branded Goods at Chocolat Bernrain AG Food & Pleasure

Sweet Perspectives: How Innovative Ideas Are Changing the Chocolate World

Valued worldwide for its quality, the 'Swiss Chocolate' label itself is a strong brand. With over 90% of production going to private label customers, Chocolat Bernrain...

Interview with Marcel Leemann, Head of Sales and Member of the Executive Board and Robin Auer, Head of Marketing & Sales Branded Goods DACH at Stella Bernrain