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Oliver Frese, COO of Koelnmesse GmbH Trade Fair

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

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

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Interview with Tom Grymonprez, CEO of Richa NV

By Motorcyclists for Motorcyclists

For more than seven decades, the Rigaux family has nurtured their passion for motorcycle clothing. Today, the high-quality products of Richa NV are in demand worldwide...

Interview with Tom Grymonprez, CEO of Richa NV

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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

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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
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

Ludwig Kränzle, Managing Director of Josef Kränzle GmbH & Co. KG Services

"Innovative Strength and Sustainability for 50 Years"

For 50 years, Josef Kränzle GmbH & Co. KG has stood for quality, innovation, and sustainable high-pressure cleaning technology. As a leading manufacturer, the company...

Interview with Ludwig Kränzle, Managing Director of Josef Kränzle GmbH & Co. KG

K. Moder GmbH Racing Cars Manufacturing Technology

"We make possible what others can't"

Precision, flexibility, and technological innovation characterize the modern manufacturing industry. The ability to provide customized solutions plays a crucial...

Interview with Daniel Moder, Production Manager of K. Moder GmbH

Reis Robotics GmbH & Co. KG Robotic Solution Technology

Reis Robotics: Software Meets Robotics

From the inventor of the deburring press in the 1950s to the developer of its own six-axis robots in the 1980s – Reis Robotics has a dynamic history. After the spin-off...

Interview with Volker Buchbauer, Managing Director of Reis Robotics GmbH & Co. KG

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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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Jürgen Schomakers, Managing Director of Esri Deutschland GmbH Data

Where Data Finds Its Place

In a world where 80% of data has a spatial reference, Esri Deutschland plays a key role in the analysis of geographic information. Founded in 1969 by Jack and Laura...

Interview with Jürgen Schomakers, Managing Director of Esri Deutschland GmbH

VAP restaurants GmbH Team Restaurant & Hospitality

Enjoyment, Innovation, and the Renaissance of a Cult Brand

In recent years, the quick-service restaurant industry has undergone an impressive transformation. From standardized concepts to individual experiences emphasizing...

Interview with Philipp Zinggl, SG Brand Managing Director of VAP restaurants GmbH and Andrea Pichler, Brand & Marketing Lead of SG Brands

HUBER Signage Austria GmbH Light Installation Services

Shining Examples – for the German Market as well

From sign painter to full-service provider for object branding: HUBER Signage Austria GmbH, based in Marchtrenk, Austria, is a prime example of a successful transition...

Interview with Alfred Huemer, Managing Director of HUBER Signage Austria GmbH

AST Air Sea Truck International GmbH Services Transport & Logistics

Not High and Mighty

AST Air Sea Truck International GmbH was founded in 1983 in Frankfurt by Dieter Seubert, Armin Schikowsky, Ulrike Lukas-Rother, and Franz Georg Bär. As a small,...

Interview with Armin Schikowsky, Managing Partner of AST Air Sea Truck International GmbH

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M.E.D. Medical Products GmbH Production Health, Medicine & Pharma

For Smooth Operations in the Surgical Room

Surgical routine procedures such as cataract or joint replacement surgeries are increasingly resembling industrial processes where efficiency and consistency are...

Interview with Hariet Dörling, Managing Director of M.E.D. Medical Products GmbH

Alessio Ruffinelli, Managing Director Germany of UmbraGroup S.p.A. Industrial Suppliers

"We are not just product manufacturers, but solution partners"

Whether in aviation, mechanical engineering, or industrial automation - high-precision components are essential for the smooth operation of technical systems. The...

Interview with Alessio Ruffinelli, Managing Director Germany of UmbraGroup S.p.A.

Navigazione Libera Del Golfo s.r.l. Maurizio Aponte Tourism & Leisure

Maritime Experiences Along Italy's Coasts

From the rugged cliffs of the Amalfi Coast to the sun-drenched Tremiti Islands and the lively bays of Capri and Ischia - all these Mediterranean gems are just a...

Interview with Maurizio Aponte, Managing Director of Navigazione Libera Del Golfo srl

Steinhaus GmbH Anja Steinhaus Meat & Poultry

When Fresh Pasta Meets Hearty Roast

Vegetarian, vegan, clean eating, Paleo, low carb – there are various ways to eat. The industry is constantly changing; what remains is the desire to eat healthily....

Interview with Anja Steinhaus-Nafe, Managing Director of Steinhaus GmbH

Swietelsky-Faber GmbH Wrap Pipe Technology Services

The Invisible Structure: Innovation in Construction

Germany's largest structure is almost invisible – it is the network of pipes and structures of our underground infrastructure, which ensures functioning supply and...

Interview with Dipl.-Ing. Jörg Brunecker, Managing Director of Swietelsky-Faber GmbH

Novo Klinik-Service GmbH Production Health, Medicine & Pharma

Patient Safety in Focus

Novo Klinik-Service GmbH is an established company in the medical technology sector that focuses on the development and production of specialized aids for patient...

Interview with Marcus Raguse, Managing Director of Novo Klinik-Service GmbH

Kerstin Sobottka, Managing Director of Rijk Zwaan Welver GmbH Worlds of Delight

Vegetable Breeding Through the Ages

In times of climate change, pests, and diseases, the seed industry faces major challenges. Rijk Zwaan Welver GmbH, the German subsidiary of Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt...

Interview with Kerstin Sobottka, Managing Director of Rijk Zwaan Welver GmbH

SB PROFESSIONAL CLEANING GMBH Hall Services

Cleaning between Tradition and Technology

Building cleaning is a business with potential for innovation. SB Professional Cleaning GmbH is a good example of the transformation that the cleaning industry is...

Interview with Pascal Bilo, Head of Project Management/Authorized Signatory of SB Professional Cleaning GmbH

Intercarne GmbH Maximilian and Philipp Hibler, Managing Directors of Intercarne GmbH Trade & Consumer Goods

Animal-ly Good Snacks

For many people, their pets are everything. They enrich life and offer unconditional love. It's no surprise that their owners only want the best for their furry...

Interview with Maximilian and Philipp Hibler, Managing Directors of Intercarne GmbH

Exclusive Kitchen Design Object Furnishing & Object Design

Premium Kitchens. Design. Future!

Michael Marquardt GmbH & Co. KG plans, designs, and delivers high-quality premium kitchens, convincing through design, functionality, and precision. The company...

Interview with Oliver Barth, CEO of Michael Marquardt GmbH & Co. KG

RapidMax Team Picture IT & Communication Solutions

30 Years of RapidMax - The Caretakers in IT Hardware with Services

"We are there quickly when we are needed," assures Christian Schlenk, Managing Director and Owner of RapidMax GmbH located in Speichersdorf. "So our name is quite...

Interview with Christian Schlenk, Owner and Managing Director of RapidMax GmbH

Armacell GmbH Headquarters Sustainability

Outstanding Sustainability

Sustainability as a success factor: Armacell GmbH, based in Münster, has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold certification for its sustainable business practices, while...

Interview with Daniel Hötger, General Manager Operations of Armacell GmbH

Prof. Dr. Stefan Ihde, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dr. Ihde Dental AG Health, Medicine & Pharma

Implants in Swiss Precision

"Long treatments and years of problems" - for Prof. Dr. Stefan Ihde, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dr. Ihde Dental AG, the conventional method of implantation...

Interview with Prof. Dr. Stefan Ihde, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dr. Ihde Dental AG

Gesellschaft für Wolfram Industrie mbH Production Metal

"We won't participate in de-industrialization!"

"We can manufacture almost everything made of tungsten," emphasizes Sebastian Freiherr von Cetto, highlighting the versatility of his family business. He explained...

Interview with Sebastian Freiherr von Cetto, Managing Director of Gesellschaft für Wolfram Industrie mbH

Christoph Canibol, Managing Director of Flechtorfer Mühle Walter Thönebe GmbH Food & Pleasure

Tradition and Innovation

Located as a watermill at the Schunter, the Flechtorfer Mühle is already documented in the 13th century. Today, Flechtorfer Mühle Walter Thönebe GmbH is one of the...

Interview with Christoph Canibol, Managing Director of Flechtorfer Mühle Walter Thönebe GmbH

Assfalg GmbH Magnetic Beam Plant and mechanical engineering

Magnetic Solutions for Tomorrow's Industry

Lifting and transporting heavy loads as easily as flipping a light switch, without any mechanical fixing: only magnets can do that. The family-owned Assfalg GmbH...

Interview with Christian Assfalg, Managing Director of Assfalg GmbH