Handelshermes 2023: Viennese entrepreneur awarded for innovation and tradition

Handelshermes 2023: Viennese entrepreneur awarded for innovation and tradition

In the historical sofa halls of Vienna, one of the most important events in the trading sector recently took place: the awarding of the trade Herm. This award is one of the highest honors in the industry and has been awarded since 1986. Over 500 entrepreneurs took part in this festive occasion, which recognized the outstanding services in the Vienna trade landscape.

The moment was particularly exciting when the winners were announced in the categories "innovation", "tradition" and "range". In addition, there was the special price in the "Lebenswerk" area. At the award ceremony, the guests were also able to actively participate by participating in an audience vote.

Courage to new and tradition

Margarete Gumprecht, the chairwoman of the trade division in the WKW, opened the event with strong words. She reported on the challenges in front of which the trade faces: consumer retention and high fixed costs are just a few of the problems. The competition through international online platforms force companies to find new and innovative ways in order to assert themselves in this changing environment.

The well-known professional boxer Henry Mask, who was also present, added that properties such as mental strength and perseverance are not only essential in boxing ring, but also in corporate management.

The award winners not only gained honors, but also drew attention to themselves through their many years of achievement. The traditional play card factory Piatnik and Sons won in the “range” category. With over 200 years of history, the company is known for its playing cards, board games and puzzles and has made a name for itself in 73 countries.

Another highlight was the price in the "Innovation" category, which the toy store Wildes Böckle received. This business in Bruno-Marek-Allee 22 in the 2nd district not only has to repair itself with its extensive range, mainly consisting of classics such as Lego and Schleich figures, but also to repair toys by its initiatives-supported by its own 3D workshop.

In the "Tradition" category, the glass manufacturer Lobmeyr was awarded, which was already known as the Habsburg court supplier. Your mouth bubble art and the production of high -quality lusts have a long tradition that continues to this day in the parent company at Kärntner Straße 26.

honor for the life's work of Herbert Turek

An important moment of the event was the award of the special prize for the Lebenswerk , which went to the fashion entrepreneur Herbert Turek. Turek is a pioneer in the Austrian fashion industry and has successfully completed the change into a jeans and sportswear business with his family company, which originally offered traditional costume fashion. The company now operates 13 branches in Austria and has already sold the first Levis jeans in 1962.

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The event was a successful evening, which demonstrated the diversity and ingenuity of the Vienna trading scene and offered an outlook on the challenges and opportunities of the future.