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Manfred Brinkmann

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Manfred Brinkmann
Managing editor-in-chief

Ascom Deutschland Myco 4

Advancing people with the right information

In critical areas, whether in healthcare or industry, mistakes can have fatal consequences. Ascom Deutschland GmbH, based in Frankfurt am Main, and Ascom Solutions...

Ascom Deutschland GmbH

Interview with Guido Gloy, CEO of Ascom Deutschland GmbH and Ascom Solutions AG

Bernd Kagerer, President Business Unit Entrance Automation CEDES AG

Becoming a World Market Leader with Sensor Technology

The company started with elevator sensors. Over time, the expertise from the elevator sector was transferred to more and more other sectors, from escalators to pedestrian...

Interview with Bernd Kagerer, President Business Unit Entrance Automation of CEDES AG

Ing. Harald Falkner, Managing Director of fab4minds Informationstechnik GmbH

Simplifying Complex Processes

In today's dynamic business world, digitalization is at the center of change. Companies of all sizes and sectors are increasingly recognizing the need to rethink...

Interview with Ing. Harald Falkner, Managing Director of fab4minds Informationstechnik GmbH

Managing Directors: Marcus Nagel (JobRouter), Frank Schroeder (sycat), Marco Idel (sycat), Axel Ensinger (JobRouter

Mapping and executing processes

The year 2024 stands for sycat IMS GmbH from Hanover under several mottos. For one, the software company celebrates its 30th anniversary and looks back on three...

Interview with Marco Idel, Managing Partner of sycat IMS GmbH

rexx systems office area

Effective HRM Solutions for Success in Human Resources

In the modern working world, efficient Human Resource Management is crucial for a company's success. In this context, the right HR software plays a decisive role....

Interview with Norbert Rautenberg, Managing Director and Andreas Grohn, Teamlead Marketing & Communication at rexx systems GmbH

R.Brand Group Headquarters Herford

Strong Fashion Brands Under One Roof

The fashion industry is a fascinating universe that encompasses not only clothing and accessories, but also trends, creativity, and identity. For centuries, fashion...

Interview with Anna-Lena Schulte-Angels, CEO and Raphael Heinold, CEO as well as Mairin Wehage, Marketing & PR Manager of R.Brand Group GmbH

Miltenberger Otto Aulbach Daniel Hechter Casual Look

Stylish Menswear for Every Moment

The brand Daniel Hechter was one of THE relevant premium brands in the menswear sector during the 1980s and 1990s. After becoming quieter around the brand in the...

Interview with Sascha Mader and Ulrich Franke, Managing Directors of Miltenberger Otto Aulbach GmbH

ME Engineering EMSR Planning

"Picking up and taking along people"

A prerequisite for successful manufacturing is that processes run optimally. ME Engineering GmbH ensures this. Throughout North Rhine-Westphalia, it brings its expertise...

Interview with Alexander Schulze Forsthövel, Business Unit Manager of ME Engineering GmbH

Silk-Ka - Showroom in the Dutch Hengelo

"We always want to surprise people!"

What wonderful flowers and plants! And so natural! What at first glance appears to be a perfect creation of nature is only an illusion, as the deceptively real-looking...

Interview with Anneke Snijders, Managing Director of Silk-ka BV

Thomas Möller, CEO of Klöber GmbH

The Art of Sitting is Perfected at Lake Constance

To score points with qualified employees in times of skilled worker shortages, many companies are also investing in high-quality office equipment including attractive...

Interview with Thomas Möller, CEO of Klöber GmbH

Trenkwalder Holistic

Rethinking HR

The shortage of skilled workers poses serious problems for many companies. Temporary staffing agencies also need to think beyond just temporary employment, as this...

Interview with Mark Pollok, CEO of Trenkwalder Group AG

Nikolai Hofmeister, Managing Director of wolkenhof GmbH

All in One: Office, Data Center and IT

The Uelzen-based wolkenhof GmbH offers bundled expertise to its clients from various industries. In just a few years, the young company has developed into a powerful...

Interview with Nikolai Hofmeister, Managing Director of wolkenhof GmbH

Mountain Vision Skigebiet

Pioneer of Alpine Tourism

Skiing is not just a sport, but a passion that connects people all over the world. From majestic mountain peaks to snow-covered valleys, this activity offers an...

Interview with Reto Gurtner, President and Delegate of the Board of Directors of the Weisse Arena Group

MIP Office Area

Specialists for Enterprise Information Management

Having exceptional know-how in the company has been the goal and objective from day one for Ursula Flade-Ruf and Markus Ruf when they founded mip Management Informationspartner...

Interview with Ursula Flade-Ruf, Managing Director, and André Vogt, Managing Director of mip Management Informationspartner GmbH

Kleinhempel Aero Puro Coating

Visibility with Great Impact

In a world dominated by visual stimuli, outdoor advertising plays a key role in communicating messages. It tells stories of brands and companies, which often remain...

Interview with Friedrich Kleinhempel, Managing Director of Kleinhempel GmbH

Roman Molch, CEO of gevekom GmbH

People First – gevekom shows everyone

The shortage of skilled workers is currently and will continue to be one of the major challenges for companies. Roman Molch is CEO of gevekom GmbH, one of the largest...

Interview with Roman Molch, CEO of gevekom GmbH

Reckmann sailing yacht PRANA

Wave Breaker

Sailing ships moving through the blue sea with sails billowing exude an elegant charm and seem to glide almost effortlessly. Behind this are sophisticated handling...

Interview with Dipl.-Ing. Marcus Schuldt, CEO of Reckmann Yacht Equipment GmbH

Oliver Kellermann and Thomas Gerner, Managing Directors of CITO-SYSTEM GmbH

Paper Processing That Sets Standards

Especially driven by digitalization, the printing and paper industry has been under pressure for a long time. Having been on the market for over 100 years, CITO-SYSTEM...

Interview with Oliver Kellermann and Thomas Gerner, Managing Directors of CITO-SYSTEM GmbH

BYK-Gardner Exhibition Stand

When Appearances Hold True: Quality Under Scrutiny

For BYK-Gardner GmbH in Geretsried, innovation and international growth remain paramount. Just a year ago, the German company integrated a new technology into its...

Interview with Gabi Kigle-Böckler, Vice President of BYK-Gardner GmbH

Dipl.-Kaufm. (FH) Matthias Müller, CSO of SEAL Systems AG

We Optimize Your Business Processes

Efficient management of data and information as well as the optimization of business processes are crucial for the success of an organization. In this context, Enterprise...

Interview with Dipl.-Kaufm. (FH) Matthias Müller, CSO of SEAL Systems AG

ASW Company Headquarters

Competence, Reliability and Quality as Strengths

Demanding tasks in sheet metal processing and welding technology are in the best of hands with ASW GmbH, located in Middle Franconia. The company from Windsbach...

Interview with Carsten Eichardt, Production Manager of ASW GmbH

Jos Menten Metaalrecycling Company Sign

"Metal can be recycled up to 100%!"

Metal is a valuable raw material. After its first use, it can be easily separated from other materials and is therefore often recyclable up to 100%. With decades...

Interview with Jos Menten Jr. and Marc Tummers, Traders of Jos Menten Metaalrecycling B.V.

Andreas Hellmann, Head of STÜKEN MEDICAL Hubert Stüken GmbH & Co. KG

Metal in Shape: Efficient Solutions for the Future

Without much ado, Hubert Stüken GmbH & Co. KG, with its headquarters in Rinteln, has advanced to become the world's leading solution provider for high-precision...

Interview with Andreas Hellmann, Head of STÜKEN MEDICAL Hubert Stüken GmbH & Co. KG

Api Non Plus Ultra Training

Hardware and more: Passing on knowledge

As a wholesaler of IT hardware, api GmbH based in Baesweiler near Aachen not only supplies its customers with products but also with services – and, last but not...

Interview with Achim Heyne, Managing Director of api GmbH

RÖSL Transport Vehicles

Economy and Nature in Harmony

RÖSL GmbH & Co. KG, with its headquarters in Regensburg, represents a success story of over 30 years as a family-run business in Bavaria and Saxony. In 2022, Dipl.-Ing....

Interview with Dipl.-Ing. Franz Rösl Managing Director of RÖSL GmbH & Co. KG

Lars Krakat, Managing Director of KRE AssetManagement GmbH & Co. KG

Real estate that creates the future

After years of uninterrupted growth, the real estate market is currently experiencing a significant downturn, especially in residential construction. The first price...

Interview with Lars Krakat, Managing Director of KRE AssetManagement GmbH & Co. KG