Plastic, Metal, Wood & Co.

Interview with Dr. Ronald Bernstein, Managing Director of BERGI-PLAST GmbH

Ways Out of Competitive Pressure: Automate, Diversify, Lead the Way

Rising costs, global competitive pressure, and rapid technological change challenge the plastics industry. BERGI-PLAST GmbH...

Interview with Federico Galperti, Managing Director of Rubiera Special Steel S.p.A.

Shaping Steel with Expertise

Steel remains one of the fundamental building blocks of modern industry, yet its production is becoming increasingly complex.

"Wire is our common thread"

Wires, no matter their form or design, encounter us in the microwave, in the garden fence, or in the travel suitcase...

Interview with Hartmut Schoon, CEO of Enneatech AG

"Sustainability is not a luxury, but a necessity"

The recycling industry faces a huge challenge: How can plastics be recycled sustainably without compromising on quality?

Interview with Miklós Bognár, Managing Director of Bognár és Társa Kft.

Advanced Metal Processing for European Industries

Metal processing companies today must combine technological expertise with flexibility and long-term partnerships in order to remain competitive in international markets.

Manfred Brinkmann, Managing Editor-in-Chief

Manfred Brinkmann

Managing Editor of European Business

Are You Shaping the Future of Business?

As Managing Editor-in-Chief, I am always searching for the next generation of leaders and innovators. If you are at the helm of a company making a significant impact, I invite you to connect with us. Let's share your vision with our audience of influentia.

Latest Interviews

Interview with Stephan Radtke, Commercial Managing Director of DUHA Precast Concrete GmbH

Concrete to Order

Concrete is versatile, moldable, stable, durable, compressive, and economically viable in the long run. At the same time, its production is energy-intens...

Interview with Carsten Schmickler, Managing Director of EUROPIPE GmbH

Engineering large-diameter pipes for a transforming energy landscape

Energy infrastructure is undergoing profound change – and with it the global pipeline business.

Interview with Daniel Vogel, Managing Director of AKO - KUNSTSTOFFE ALFRED KOLB GmbH

Courage Instead of Stagnation: How AKO Grows During the Crisis

While many companies are cutting back during the crisis, AKO Kunststoffe from Hoffenheim invests counter-cyclically in million-dollar facilities. The ...

Interview with Hubert Romoth, Managing Director of TTS Transport- und Trennwandsysteme GmbH

When Standard Isn't Enough

Whether in logistics centers, manufacturing halls, or the automotive industry – protective and partition wall systems are indispensable for safety and efficiency...

Interview with Martin Dickmann, Managing Director of Claus Queck GmbH

Building Bridges for the Future

The backlog of investment in public infrastructure in Germany can no longer be overlooked. The steel construction company Claus Queck GmbH...

Interview with Sebastian Engelskirchen, Managing Director of Otto Lehmann GmbH

With Attitude to the Roof – and Beyond

The demands on construction products are increasing – they should be efficient, durable, sustainable, and yet economical. Otto Lehmann GmbH...

Interview with Alexander Döring, Managing Director of OTTO FUCHS Dülken GmbH & Co. KG

Bright Prospects for Metal Processing

Whether in automotive manufacturing, construction, or energy technology – it is only through precisely manufactured metal components that durable, safe, and efficient products...

Interview with Gregory Rombaut, Sales and Marketing Manager of KS Service Center B.V.

Future in Steel – Sustainable, Digital, and Collaborative

In an industry facing intense global competitive pressure, the Dutch KS Service Center B.V. is charting its own course. The compan...

Interview with Hinrich Hampe, Head of Governmental Affairs at Teijin Carbon Europe GmbH

Easily Into the Future

Carbon fibers have many advantages. One is their low weight. A lot of know-how is invested in the development of this high-tech material. This know-how is only available in Germany...

Service Made of Steel

Interview with Benjamin Simon, Managing Director of KNAPPSTEIN Stahlservice GmbH

Service Made of Steel

The steel industry is under pressure: energy-intensive processes, fluctuating prices, global uncertainties, and the growing call for sustainability...

Manfred Brinkmann, Managing Editor-in-Chief

Manfred Brinkmann

Managing Editor of European Business

Are You Shaping the Future of Business?

As Managing Editor-in-Chief, I am always searching for the next generation of leaders and innovators. If you are at the helm of a company making a significant impact, I invite you to connect with us. Let's share your vision with our audience of influentia.