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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

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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

Richa NV
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

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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
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

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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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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

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Tourism & Leisure

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Transport & Logistics

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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

Gebr. Otto und Heinrich Müller Holzbearbeitung GmbH Large Projects Wood

Insight with Foresight

Today, window construction is about much more than just clarity: utmost precision, sustainable materials, and smart technologies define the scene. Gebr. Otto und...

Interview with Thomas Rustige, Commercial Authorized Officer and Manuel Nicolai, Sales Manager of Gebr. Otto und Heinrich Müller Holzbearbeitung GmbH

ES-HA-ES Anlagensteuerungen Automatisierungstechnik GmbH Software Automation Systems

"We want to be flexible and approachable!"

Small but exquisite. This is how ES-HA-ES Anlagensteuerungen Automatisierungstechnik GmbH can be described. The family-run company from Osnabrück has many regular...

Interview with Eva Hackmann, Managing Director, and Mathias Escher, Managing Director of ES-HA-ES Anlagensteuerungen Automatisierungstechnik GmbH

AWV – Allgemeine Wohnhaus-Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. Geschäftsbesorgungs KG Your Apartment Real Estate and Property Management

Property Management from Very Small to Very Large

Especially when energy renovation measures are imminent, very different opinions often clash within condominium owners' communities, which can quickly lead to conflicts....

Interview with Maximilian Stähle, Managing Director of AWV - Allgemeine Wohnhaus-Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. Geschäftsbesorgungs KG

HLH BioPharma GmbH Health, Medicine & Pharma

"We look beyond the horizon"

The story of HLH BioPharma GmbH and its managing director Sandra Lüngen is a true entrepreneurial tale as only real life can write: In 2008, the trained wholesale...

Interview with Sandra Lüngen, Managing Director of HLH BioPharma GmbH

BECKERS Regeltechnik GmbH Team Automation Systems

Buildings of the Future

The evolution of building automation has developed from simple temperature control to intelligent responses to changes in air quality. In this context, BECKERS Regeltechnik...

Interview with Martin Hill, Managing Director of BECKERS Regeltechnik GmbH

IOV Omnibusverkehr GmbH Ilmenau Traffic Yard Line Buses Bus & Train

On the Path to the Future of Public Transportation

Mobility is one of the important topics of our time. Individual transport is reaching its limits – new ideas are needed. This applies equally to cities and rural...

Interview with Sarah Höring, Managing Director of IOV Omnibusverkehr GmbH Ilmenau

SFB Metallerzeugnisse GmbH Automation Steel & Metal Construction

"Act Instead of React!"

At SFB Metallerzeugnisse GmbH, sparks literally fly: The company based in Bautzen specializes in welding and supplies the industry mainly with safety-critical components,...

Interview with Bernd Nickel, Managing Director/Partner of SFB Metallerzeugnisse GmbH

Bernhard Furcht, Managing Director of ASI Anlagen, Service, Instandhaltung GmbH Services

A Strong Partner for Craftsmanship and Technology

Services in building technology, facility management, and system service are essential for the smooth operation of modern buildings and industrial plants. Here,...

Interview with Bernhard Furcht, Managing Director of ASI Anlagen, Service, Instandhaltung GmbH

HBS Elektrobau (Holding) GmbH Electrical Engineering Electronics

From a Sole Proprietorship to a Consortium

The leaders of HBS Elektrobau (Holding) GmbH turned necessity into a virtue when they no longer had enough employees. The company from Oettersdorf in Thuringia began...

Interview with Karsten Drews, CEO of HBS Elektrobau (Holding) GmbH

Te-Mo Service GmbH Tide Ocean Services

Service in the Name and in the DNA

From assembly service provider to IT, quality, packaging, and warehouse logistics expert: This is roughly how the development of Te-Mo Service GmbH can be described...

Interview with Dane Tarhan, Managing Director of Te-Mo Service GmbH

TELUS Test Laboratory for Environmental Simulation GmbH Acceleration Sensors Automobile Supplier

Environmental Influences Under Scrutiny

Today, the automotive supplier industry faces numerous challenges, including rising costs and a changing market environment. TELUS GmbH is responding to these challenges...

Interview with Sascha Riek, Managing Director of TELUS Test Laboratory for Environmental Simulation GmbH

page one GmbH Website Digitalization

Future-proof through IT innovations

page one GmbH is known for groundbreaking digital solutions that equip tax advisors and medium-sized companies for the future. In the interview, Managing Director...

Interview with Matthias Meyer, Managing Director of page one GmbH

Dr. Thorsten Koch, Managing Director of Comsol Multiphysics GmbH Software

COMSOL: From Start-up to Leader in Multiphysics

Comsol Multiphysics provides engineers and researchers with innovative tools to realistically simulate complex physical processes. In the interview, Managing Director...

Interview with Dr. Thorsten Koch, Managing Director of Comsol Multiphysics GmbH

Daniel Sieberer, CEO and Owner of GIWA GmbH Plastics

Plastic: Much Better Than Its Reputation

In a world where sustainable solutions are more important than ever, there is an increasing reliance on innovative technologies. With products made from the highest...

Interview with Daniel Sieberer, CEO and Owner of GIWA GmbH

Röhr GmbH europlacHOUSE Wood

Designing Spaces with Natural Charm

Wood is no longer just a building material, but a symbol of warmth, naturalness, and sustainability. Whether in living spaces, hotels, or public institutions – wood...

Interview with Marina Röhr, Managing Director of Röhr GmbH