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Hauschild GmbH & Co. KG Production Industry

From the Garage to Global Player

Hauschild GmbH & Co. KG from Hamm has revolutionized the mixing of materials with their Speedmixer. Instead of traditional stirring elements, the medium-sized company...

Interview with Mareike Boccola, Managing Partner of Hauschild GmbH & Co. KG

HEUTE Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG ProfilGate®-System Plant and mechanical engineering

With Profile to Perfection: Cleaning What Moves

Cleanliness meets system – and has been doing so for over a century. HEUTE Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG from Solingen develops intelligent cleaning solutions for...

Interview with Christian Löwe, Managing Director of HEUTE Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG

Tubifor Srl High-Quality Plastic Granules Plastic, Metal, Wood & Co.

Cable Protection with a Sustainable Approach

Whether it’s residential, commercial, or industrial - electrical installations require the highest level of safety and quality. Tubifor SRL from Buonabitacolo, Italy,...

Interview with Antonio Fortunati, Managing Director of Tubifor Srl

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
ATP: With the HELITRONIC VISION 400 L, the HELICHECK PRO, and the autonomous transport system AMR, Walter Maschinenbau shows how intelligent networking and cutting-edge technology enable almost unmanned tool production Plant and mechanical engineering

Tool Technology with System: Precise. Automated.

Sharpening tools, networking processes, rethinking precision – what was once pure mechanics is today high-tech with a system. Walter Maschinenbau GmbH from Tübingen...

Interview with Achim Schurius, Chief Sales Officer of Walter Maschinenbau GmbH

zh-technologies Control and Automation Technology GmbH Digitalization Industry

"Digitalization Keeps Production in Europe!"

What makes a mid-sized technology company from Carinthia a sought-after digitalization partner for large corporations? Eduard Zechner, founder and CEO of zh-technologies,...

Interview with Eduard Zechner, CEO of zh-technologies Control and Automation Technology 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
Dometic Germany GmbH Nature Heating & Air Conditioning

Comfort on the Go

Their innovative technologies are found in cooking panels for motorhomes as well as in control systems for boats and minibars in hotel rooms. Marcus Remmel, Managing...

Interview with Marcus Remmel, Managing Director of Dometic Germany GmbH

Ellena S.r.l. Entrepreneurial Excellence Automotive & Vehicle Manufacturing

Exclusive Vehicle Solutions for Modern Funeral Services

The coachbuilding company Ellena S.r.l. based in Saluzzo, Northern Italy, operates in a unique niche: the production of exclusive hearses. For nearly 30 years, with...

Interview with Massimo Ellena, Managing Director of Ellena S.r.l.

Capitell Vermögens-Management AG Financial Services

Making People Visible

Investing is a matter of trust. More than 1,700 private and corporate clients have already entrusted their assets to Capitell Vermögens-Management AG, based in Frankfurt...

Interview with Sven Karkossa, Board Member of Capitell Vermögens-Management AG

D. Kaupke Leiterplatten Service GmbH Printed Circuit Board Services

High-End Printed Circuit Board Expertise

For over 30 years, D. Kaupke Leiterplatten Service GmbH has been a reliable partner for custom printed circuit board solutions. As a specialized service provider,...

Interview with Holger Enke, Managing Director of D. Kaupke Leiterplatten Service GmbH

c-entron Software GmbH Kanban View in the ServiceBoard Software

"We Speak IT" - and Live It

ERP software for system houses - specialized and very close to the customer: c-entron Software GmbH from Ulm has been one of the leading providers in its niche for...

Interview with Volker Lehnert, Managing Director of c-entron Software GmbH

Bastian Krause, Managing Director of BLS Bikeleasing-Service GmbH & Co. KG Services

A Benefit for All

More and more people are switching from cars to bicycles. BLS Bikeleasing-Service GmbH & Co. KG, based in Vellmar, is supporting this development with its company...

Interview with Bastian Krause, Managing Director of BLS Bikeleasing-Service 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

 

DRH Deutsche Rohstoff  Handelsgesellschaft mbH
The 'Loodse' portal ensures maximum transparency Systems Engineering

Support for the Triumph of System Catering

Whether in the form of quick-service restaurants or bakery shops in retail food stores – system catering is clearly on the rise. ServiceKontor24 aims to grow with...

Interview with Hermann Kuper, Managing Director of ServiceKontor24 GmbH & Co. KG

ELRO Commercial Kitchens GmbH Mixa Therm Mixing Kettle Services

Cooking on a Large Scale

Quality, precision, and durability of products are associations often linked with Switzerland – and they are no cliché. This is impressively proven by the cooking...

Interview with Robert Brokelmann, Managing Director of ELRO Commercial Kitchens GmbH Germany

Jazwares GmbH Squishmallows by Jazwares Play & Fun

"Adult gamer children are becoming an increasingly important target group!"

Jazwares may only be known to industry insiders – but Pokémon and Squishmallows are no longer just familiar to every child. In an interview with Wirtschaftsforum,...

Interview with Ruven Rippe, Sales Director and Rafaela Dorodzala, Head of Brand and Marketing GSA & Benelux at Jazwares GmbH

Andreas Giner, CEO of Giner Agrarprodukte e.U. Food & Pleasure

A 200-Year-Old Farm’s Leap into the Convenience Market

A few years back, the Giner family from Tyrol took their centuries-old family farm into a bold new direction: In addition to producing staple agricultural goods...

Interview with Andreas Giner, CEO of Giner Agrarprodukte e.U.

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Biosirk Norge AS sterilizer Energy & Environment

Turning Waste into Value

Meat industry by-products shouldn’t go to waste, Lars Aashammer makes sure to emphasizes: His company, Biosirk Norge, processes them so they can be used to generate...

Interview with Lars Aashammer, CEO

With over 3,000 products, MULACKAL aims to bring the flavors of Asia to Austrian kitchens Trade & Consumer Goods

Taste, Trust and Tradition: Asia meets Austria and Beyond

For more than three decades, Joseph Abraham has been shaping the Austrian and European Kitchens market for Asian food products through his family-run company, MULACKAL....

Interview with Joseph Abraham, CEO of MULACKAL Handel Ges.mbH

A look at some of UCC Coffee’s core brands Food & Pleasure

Great Coffee from Bean to Brew

With artisanal precision, an uncompromising commitment to quality, and a growing focus on sustainability, UCC Coffee Switzerland is positioning itself as a driving...

Interview with Barbara Friedli, Quality Assurance and Steffen Rutter, Head of Sales

Coffein Compagnie carefully sources green coffee beans from diverse regions across the globe, selecting the finest origins to ensure exceptional quality and flavour in every batch Food & Pleasure

Making decaf a true choice

Decaffeinated coffee has long led a shadowy existence – seen as a compromise rather than a true option. But that perception is changing rapidly. As consumers are...

Interview with Jens Eckhoff, Managing Director

Double-leavening and stone-baked: Orva’s pinsa combines digestibility with versatility Food & Pleasure

Turning Italian Tradition into European Taste

Flatbreads, soft sandwich loaves and pre-baked focaccias – once traditional staples of Italian cuisine, today they are part of a booming European bakery sector driven...

Interview with Luigi Bravi, President and Owner

Mamito is now part of rapeseed oil producer SELS Services

No Grease, No Fuss

In most restaurant and quick-service kitchens, frying oil rarely tops the list of priorities, even though it plays a crucial role in determining food quality and...

Interview with Grit Hofmann, General Manager

Plant-based variety redefined: Vitaquell’s five cream cheese alternatives are crafted with clean-label ingredients, offering a smooth texture, authentic taste and full transparency – perfect for modern consumers seeking honest indulgence Food & Pleasure

Shaping the Future of Plant-Based Nutrition

In a world where food is often overprocessed, overpromised and underexplained, consumers are searching for something real. Clean-label nutrition, plant-based alternatives...

Interview with Matthias Pfestorf, Managing Director

Interview with Dr. Adriana Molina-Höppner, Head of Sales Food & Pleasure

Unlocking the Power of Sunflower

The plant-based market is booming worldwide, yet one crop has been largely overlooked – sunflowers. Sunbloom Proteins GmbH, headquartered in Munich, is on a mission...

Interview with Dr. Adriana Molina-Höppner, Head of Sales

Steinhaus GmbH Anja Steinhaus Meat & Poultry

When Fresh Pasta Meets Savory Roast

Vegetarian, vegan, Clean Eating, Paleo, Low Carb – there are various ways to eat. The industry is in constant flux; what remains is the desire to eat healthily....

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

ZZA B.V. Freezing Technology Food & Pleasure

From the Netherlands to the World: Frozen Mozzarella

Italian cuisine is as popular as ever. Pizza, pasta, and the like are now also the most common dishes in restaurants and on private menus. A good pizza of course...

Interview with Dennis van Huet, Managing Director of ZZA B.V.

JERMI’s walnut cheese torte combines creamy indulgence with a subtle crunch – uniting tradition, creativity, and unmistakable taste in one refined specialty Food & Pleasure

Shaping the Future of Cheese

Few foods are as versatile and beloved as cheese. From a hearty breakfast staple to a refined ingredient in gourmet cuisine – and now even as a plant-based alternative...

Interview with Thorsten Persdorf, Managing Director

ERU Goudkuipje Food & Pleasure

Spreading Success in the Cheese Market

Having recently been acquired by the industrial cheese manufacturing trailblazer St. Paul Group, the Royal ERU cheese manufacturer, the Netherlands’ second best-known...

Interview with Audrey van Ham, Co-CEO

Lasagna remains the star product of What’s Cooking? Food & Pleasure

“We Consider Each of our Employees a Chef”

From its humble beginnings as a local butchery in Flanders to becoming a pan-European leader in the ready-meal segment, What’s Cooking? has undergone a remarkable...

Interview with Christophe Bolsius, CCO

A colourful variety of Eastern Mediterranean dishes – vibrant, fresh, full of flavour Food & Pleasure

Built on flavor, driven by heart

From a humble market stall in Vienna to a pan-European food and lifestyle brand: What began in 2009 as a spontaneous family venture has grown into Gumpoldskirchen-based...

Interview with Ilan Molcho, CEO of NENI Holding GmbH