Craftshelden excellent: these companies inspire NRW!

Craftshelden excellent: these companies inspire NRW!

In North Rhine-Westphalia, three outstanding craft companies were recently honored with the craft price of the Bürgschaftsbank NRW. The event took place as part of the craft evening of the West German Chamber of Crafts (WHKT) and gathered over 130 guests from the craft and economic landscape. The excellent companies impressively show how commitment and innovation spirit play an important role in the craft.

The guarantee banks in Germany are known for their support for small and medium -sized companies and founders. They grant guarantees that enable business ideas to realize without being stopped by lack of security. It is estimated that every fourth company that receives support here comes from the craft sector. This year the focus was on carpentry, metal processing and optic optics, after all they were awarded for their special projects and ideas.

The winners in detail

1. Steven Heuser from Schwelm

First place and prize money of 3,000 euros received Steven Heuser, managing director of Gerd Haas Metalledelung GmbH in Schwelm. Thanks to its combination of business knowledge and technical skill, Heuser has contributed significantly to the modernization of his company. His takeover of Haas Metalledelung GmbH is particularly remarkable, through which he created synergies with his other company, Fritz Wever GmbH, and thus strengthened the market position of both companies. "His tireless commitment and willingness to constantly develop it make him an outstanding example of successful entrepreneurship in the craft," said the Bürgschaftsbank NRW.

2. Jessica Diehl from Heinsberg

Second place went to Jessica Diehl from optics & hearing acoustics Bongartz, who runs the shop in Heinsberg. She was honored for her innovative focus on myopia management in children, which not only puts new standards in the optics, but also benefits local retail. Diehl received prize money of 2,000 euros and is an example of combining well -founded advice with modern approaches in the specialist shop.

3. Christian and Sebastian Gogsch from Duisburg

third place and 1,000 euros took Christian and Sebastian Gogsch from the Luther GmbH scaffolding. This award refers to an internal company succession. The brothers have adopted the uncle's existing company since 1975 and lead it to the next generation. This shows not only the tradition and stability of the craft, but also the will to develop the company.

background and meaning of the price

The Bürgschaftsbank NRW now awards the craft price for the fourth time. Each chamber district sent a company into the race, with the finalists selected by a specialist jury that included the representatives of the Ministry of Economics, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy from the State of North Rhine -Westphalia and the NRW and the Bürgschaftsbank NRW. The current craft price is an important sign of performance and innovative strength in German craft.

A crucial aspect of this award is the nomination of the state winners for the federal competition for the German craftsmanship of the Bürgschaftsbanken, which was launched in 2012. Here, the jury of representatives of the Association of German Bürgschaftsbanken (VDB), the Federal Credit Garant Association of the Handicraft (BKGG), the Central Association of German Handicrafts (ZDH) and the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy will be consisting of determining the best craft businesses from 16 federal states.

The excellent companies are not only examples of entrepreneurial success, but also for the high importance that the craft has in the German economy. Detailed reporting on the award winners can also be found in the media, which also underline the important role of the guarantee banks in supporting companies that develop innovative approaches and extraordinary ideas.

For more information, the background and details in a current report at www.werksblatt.de to read.