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Alberto Candiani, Managing Director of Candiani Denim S.p.A. Textiles & Fashion

Blue Thread, Green Vision

For over 85 years, Candiani Denim from Italy has set standards in the manufacturing of high-quality denim. As a 4th generation family business, Candiani combines...

Interview with Alberto Candiani, Managing Director of Candiani Denim S.p.A.

FAMAG-Werkzeugfabrik GmbH & Co. KG Drill Tool Plastic, Metal, Wood & Co.

"Whoever does not automate today has already lost"

FAMAG is probably best known for its Bormax: the Forstner bit, which became a well-known brand not least thanks to its particularly high-quality processing. For...

Interview with Thomas Pomp, Managing Director of FAMAG-Werkzeugfabrik GmbH & Co. KG

Robin Suer, COO of Suer Commercial Vehicle Engineering GmbH & Co. KG Industry

Tradition Meets Innovation in Vehicle Construction

For over 130 years, Suer Commercial Vehicle Engineering GmbH & Co. KG has stood for innovation and tradition in the transportation and logistics sector. Robin Suer,...

Interview with Robin Suer, COO of Suer Commercial Vehicle Engineering GmbH & Co. KG

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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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Ingenieurbüro UTEK GmbH Planning by UTEK Staff Engineering

30 Years of Success Through Innovation and Customer Proximity

Engineering offices play a crucial role in the development and implementation of technical projects – from planning complex facilities to ensuring compliance and...

Interview with Martin Tump, Managing Director of Ingenieurbüro UTEK GmbH

ratiolab GmbH Thomas Weiland Health, Medicine & Pharma

Products with Purpose

Ideally, work should be more than just a means to an end. More and more people are looking for meaningful activities, a job that not only secures a living but also...

Interview with Thomas Weiland, Managing Director of ratiolab GmbH

TRUSTED BY LEADING COMPANIES
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
Peter Waltenspühl, Chief Marketing Officer of Kuhn Rikon AG Trade & Consumer Goods

Swiss Craftsmanship for True Cooking Passion

Kuhn Rikon AG is a Swiss family business that has specialized in the production of high-quality cooking and cutting utensils since 1926. Under the leadership of...

Interview with Peter Waltenspühl, Chief Marketing Officer of Kuhn Rikon AG

TPS S.p.A. High-precision medical component Aerospace Industry

High-tech for Progress

TPS Group focuses on technological excellence and international expansion to assert itself in aviation, defense, and precision mechanics. Through customized high-tech...

Interview with Alessandro Rosso, Managing Director of TPS S.p.A.

VIU Deutschland GmbH Kilian Wagner, Peter Kaeser and Fabrice Aeberhard Services

Must See: How VIU is Shaking Up the Eyewear World

As a relative newcomer to the market for corrective eyewear, VIU has quickly established itself in the DACH region with a large physical and online presence. Their...

Interview with Kilian Wagner, CEO and Co-Founder of VIU Deutschland GmbH

Deutsche Industrie Dienstleistungs GmbH Task Services

Aiming High

With the approach 'The right equipment for every task,' DID Group offers the right solution when it comes to transporting large, heavy, or bulky objects upwards....

Interview with Frank Scheidt, Managing Director of Deutsche Industrie Dienstleistungs GmbH

Emes Kabel GmbH Product Industrial Suppliers

Of Connections and Connectedness

Giving up was not an option. When Mandy Haase took over her family's business in 2001, things did not look good for the company, which today operates as Emes Kabel...

Interview with Mandy Haase, Managing Director of Emes Kabel GmbH

Scarabee Systems & Technology B.V. state-of-the-art security lane system IT & Communication Solutions

Revolutionizing Airport Security with Innovation and Intelligence

Scarabee Systems & Technology B.V. is revolutionizing the airport security industry with its innovative solutions, including Smart Security Lanes, Baggage Software...

Interview with Jasper van Gend, Executive Director of Scarabee Systems & Technology B.V.

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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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MAIT Germany GmbH Executive Board IT Services

MAIT connects worlds: People, Technology, Services

With the clear mission of 'creating the future,' MAIT has developed into one of the leading medium-sized IT consulting and systems integration companies in recent...

Interview with Stefan Niehusmann, CEO, and Carolina Jansen, Head of Marketing & Leadmanagement DACH at MAIT

Ventrella GmbH Showrooms Services

With a Special Sense for Distinctive Fashion

For Michele Ventrella, fashion is less a profession than a calling: In the industry, he is known for his pronounced affinity for fashion and especially for his highly...

Interview with Michele Ventrella, Managing Director of Ventrella GmbH

PSB GmbH Andreas Schreitmüller IT Systems House

"We are the IT Engineering puzzle piece"

As a subsidiary of Bechtle AG, PSB GmbH comes into play whenever customized PC solutions are required. How individual IT hardware sometimes really needs to be in...

Interview with Andreas Schreitmüller, Managing Director of PSB GmbH

ELL Austria GmbH 250 locomotives Rail Freight Transport

"We want to grow together with our customers"

Since 2014, ELL Austria GmbH, meaning European Locomotive Leasing, has taken the entire complexity out of the locomotive asset for its customers. In an interview...

Interview with Thomas Riedler, Chief Sales Officer of ELL Austria GmbH

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TBAuctions Machine Auctions Technology

Pioneering the Digital Transformation of Industrial Auctions

From heavy machinery and industrial equipment to complete business inventories – TBAuctions has established itself as Europe’s largest B2B digital auction platform....

Interview with Arno Hendrikse, Commercial Director of TBAuctions

Restaurant Pongauer Stube – Alpine charm with modern hospitality Tourism & Leisure

People First, Always

In Austria’s competitive tourism market, Alpenland Resort in St. Johann im Pongau is charting a unique path. The American-owned hotel prioritizes year-round employment,...

Interview with Sarah Wenghofer, Assistant General Manager of Alpenland St. Johann

Aicher Group’s mobility service Transport & Logistics

Leading the Charge in Bavarian Emergency Services

What began in 1985 with a single ambulance and a bold vision has evolved into one of Munich’s most indispensable rescue service providers. The AICHER GROUP GmbH...

Interview with Peter Aicher, CEO AICHER GROUP GmbH & Co. KG

Gemini PharmChem antiobiotics and nucleosides Health, Medicine & Pharma

“We need a level playing field for pharmaceuticals in Europe!”

Gemini PharmChem Mannheim GmbH, a company that originated in Ukraine prior to its relocation to the Southwest of Germany as a consequence of the ongoing war, produces...

Interview with Irina Fedortsova, Finance and Administration Director of Gemini PharmChem Mannheim GmbH

CHRIS sports AG headquarters Sports

Passionate About Sports Brands

Elite sport often celebrates individual success. But behind every winning performance is a team effort. Teamwork is also at the heart of CHRIS sports AG in Aadorf,...

Interview with Andreas Guglielmo, Managing Director of CHRIS sports AG

Petrol Industries B.V. head office in Tilburg Textiles & Fashion

The American denim dream made in Tilburg

The story of the denim-casual brand Petrol Industries B.V. actually began with leather belts, but the demand for trendy and casual menswear soon led to the launch...

Interview with Elwin Flint, Managing Director, and Martine Boerrigter, Marketing Manager of Petrol Industries B.V.

Tobias Theis, Managing Director Wiesemann & Theis GmbH Energy & Environment

Making connections

It is difficult to recall a time when everything was not connected to the internet. Nowadays, people can control things as basic as lights and blinds with a smartphone,...

Interview with Tobias Theis, Managing Director Wiesemann & Theis GmbH

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Shaping the Digital Future

The world is increasingly controlled by artificial intelligence and algorithms. In light of rapid technological advancements, it is expected that AI will play an...

Interview with Tim Weckerle, Managing Director of OptWare GmbH

Packwell GmbH & Co. KG Material Packaging

For the Transformation in the Packaging Industry

The packaging industry is facing profound changes: sustainability, innovation, and efficiency are the keywords for the future. Corrugated cardboard, a versatile...

Interview with Bettina Voßberg, Managing Director of Packwell GmbH & Co. KG

ARTUS interactive 1996 Marketing

"Coming to the office and meeting people I like"

Patrick Benner would have liked to study design, but as he admits, 'unfortunately, he could neither draw nor paint'. However, he was fascinated by the possibilities...

Interview with Patrick Benner, Managing Director of ARTUS interactive GmbH

EPS Electric Power Systems GmbH Data Center IT Systems House

Flexibility and Innovation

EPS Electric Power Systems GmbH is a prime example of the success of a family business that is run with vision and passion. Since 1998, the Austrian company has...

Interview with Stefanie Gutleder, Managing Director and Peter Reisinger Managing Director of EPS Electric Power Systems GmbH

Contact Information LMD GmbH Robotics Parts Plant and mechanical engineering

Creating Matter from Spirit

LMD GmbH, based in Lennestadt in the Sauerland, celebrated 20 years of innovation and pioneering spirit this year. The specialists for digital manufacturing see...

Interview with Michael Hümmeler, founder of LMD Innovator GmbH and André Hümmeler, Managing Director of LMD GmbH

hesotec gmbh Electromobility Electric Mobility

From Shop Fitting to Charging Station

Electromobility is full of potentials and challenges – from charging infrastructure to energy management. hesotec gmbh has made a name for itself in both metal construction...

Interview with Sebastian Hellmich, Managing Director and Sebastian Reh, Sales Director of hesotec gmbh

immo 360 grad gmbh Aramis Glück Real Estate

"We cover the entire lifecycle of real estate"

immo 360 grad gmbh combines aspects of facility management, maintenance, new construction, renovations, and digital transformation. In an interview with Wirtschaftsforum,...

Interview with DI Aramis Glück, Managing Director of immo 360 grad gmbh