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Germany is renowned as the birthplace of numerous inventors and engineers whose work has altered the course of history. Hans Geiger created the Geiger counter, Konrad Zuse built the first electronic computer, and a host of other visionaries laid the foundations for automotive and air transport technology.
Germany is renowned as the birthplace of numerous inventors and engineers whose work has altered the course of history. Hans Geiger created the Geiger counter, Konrad Zuse built the first electronic computer, and a host of other visionaries laid the foundations for automotive and air transport technology.
No foreign festival has had such an effect on Hong Kong as Oktoberfest. Barrels of beer, mounds of food, foot-tapping oompah music, exotic costumes and a sense of hilarity make one of the most enjoyable celebrations in the calendar.
No foreign festival has had such an effect on Hong Kong as Oktoberfest. Barrels of beer, mounds of food, foot-tapping oompah music, exotic costumes and a sense of hilarity make one of the most enjoyable celebrations in the calendar.
Established in Germany, where most of the world's leading automotive makers originated, Mehler Engineered Products bundles 300 years of rubber reinforcement experience to bolster the tyres, belts and other rubber components of vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW and Volkswagen.
Established in Germany, where most of the world's leading automotive makers originated, Mehler Engineered Products bundles 300 years of rubber reinforcement experience to bolster the tyres, belts and other rubber components of vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW and Volkswagen.
From car engine blocks and escalators to mobile phones and zippers, everything ranging from commonplace products to the most sophisticated begin as molten metal injected into a mould. Die casting has allowed companies such as Oskar Frech to manufacture precision products that demand the highest dimensional accuracy for automotive, information technology (IT) and other sectors.
From car engine blocks and escalators to mobile phones and zippers, everything ranging from commonplace products to the most sophisticated begin as molten metal injected into a mould. Die casting has allowed companies such as Oskar Frech to manufacture precision products that demand the highest dimensional accuracy for automotive, information technology (IT) and other sectors.
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences is quickly gaining a reputation as an innovative, interdisciplinary and international university. Established in 2009, the state-funded university offers specialised engineering and technology programmes, many of which are taught in English and not found at other German universities.
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences is quickly gaining a reputation as an innovative, interdisciplinary and international university. Established in 2009, the state-funded university offers specialised engineering and technology programmes, many of which are taught in English and not found at other German universities.
Schiess is synonymous with heavy and large-dimensioned turning and milling centres with guides that are durable and almost wear-free.
Schiess is synonymous with heavy and large-dimensioned turning and milling centres with guides that are durable and almost wear-free.
Globalisation has changed Asia's position on the economic map, making any company's presence in the region a driver for success. Understanding the advantages of powerful ties with Asia early on, BLG Logistics established representative offices in Shanghai and Beijing.
Globalisation has changed Asia's position on the economic map, making any company's presence in the region a driver for success. Understanding the advantages of powerful ties with Asia early on, BLG Logistics established representative offices in Shanghai and Beijing.
As the world's biggest automotive producer and market, China is positioned to transform the entire car industry - ushering innovations that range from powerful and elegant vehicles to new-energy models that redefine greener mobility.
As the world's biggest automotive producer and market, China is positioned to transform the entire car industry - ushering innovations that range from powerful and elegant vehicles to new-energy models that redefine greener mobility.
With a population of about 600 million and a rising middle class fuelling an increasing need for mobility, the outlook for Asean's automotive industry looks promising. Competitive labour costs, sound investment policies and the wide availability of vehicle component manufacturers supported by the upcoming Asean Economic Community make the region a favourable destination for car manufacturers. Leveraging its success and experience in China, Volkswagen Group has ambitious plans to strengthen its presence, dealerships and offerings in Asean.
With a population of about 600 million and a rising middle class fuelling an increasing need for mobility, the outlook for Asean's automotive industry looks promising. Competitive labour costs, sound investment policies and the wide availability of vehicle component manufacturers supported by the upcoming Asean Economic Community make the region a favourable destination for car manufacturers. Leveraging its success and experience in China, Volkswagen Group has ambitious plans to strengthen its presence, dealerships and offerings in Asean.
Having one of the world's largest and most versatile fleets under management today, BBC Chartering has established itself as the premier global provider of key services for project logistics in the heavy-lift and multipurpose shipping segment. Over the last 18 years, the Leer-based company has developed unrivalled expertise in transporting materials and equipment on time and in perfect condition even to the most remote locations throughout the globe.
Having one of the world's largest and most versatile fleets under management today, BBC Chartering has established itself as the premier global provider of key services for project logistics in the heavy-lift and multipurpose shipping segment. Over the last 18 years, the Leer-based company has developed unrivalled expertise in transporting materials and equipment on time and in perfect condition even to the most remote locations throughout the globe.
Automation has brought higher levels of precision and operational efficiency in industrial manufacturing. Evolving from a small firm in 1921 to a medium-sized company with a global footprint, family-owned Balluff has proudly contributed to pushing the limits of automation with its comprehensive portfolio of more than 30,000 sensor technology products, solutions and systems.
Automation has brought higher levels of precision and operational efficiency in industrial manufacturing. Evolving from a small firm in 1921 to a medium-sized company with a global footprint, family-owned Balluff has proudly contributed to pushing the limits of automation with its comprehensive portfolio of more than 30,000 sensor technology products, solutions and systems.
Since the 1980s, minimally invasive surgery has had a significant impact in medicine, reducing post-operative complications from wound infections and lowering mortality risks. Fusing medicine with science, globally renowned German company Richard Wolf shares a century of expertise in the field of endoscopy to deliver first-class medical products and systems solutions within Asia.
Since the 1980s, minimally invasive surgery has had a significant impact in medicine, reducing post-operative complications from wound infections and lowering mortality risks. Fusing medicine with science, globally renowned German company Richard Wolf shares a century of expertise in the field of endoscopy to deliver first-class medical products and systems solutions within Asia.
Research and development (R&D) has evolved from being an expensive strategy afforded only by the biggest industry players to a necessity for every business. Whether it is developing a cure for a rare disease or finding ways to mine coal more sustainably, R&D transforms visions into reality.
Research and development (R&D) has evolved from being an expensive strategy afforded only by the biggest industry players to a necessity for every business. Whether it is developing a cure for a rare disease or finding ways to mine coal more sustainably, R&D transforms visions into reality.
With a history spanning more than 150 years and a solid track record in the field of industrial sewing equipment, Durkopp Adler has become synonymous with high-performance products and innovative solutions. Seeing Asia's shift towards high-quality equipment and manpower-lean methods to boost productivity, the leading German manufacturer believes the timing is right to strengthen its footprint in the region, particularly in China.
With a history spanning more than 150 years and a solid track record in the field of industrial sewing equipment, Durkopp Adler has become synonymous with high-performance products and innovative solutions. Seeing Asia's shift towards high-quality equipment and manpower-lean methods to boost productivity, the leading German manufacturer believes the timing is right to strengthen its footprint in the region, particularly in China.
While physical disabilities may seriously hinder the quality of life, leading German medical care company Ottobock - a producer of prosthetics, orthotics and mobility devices - seeks to raise awareness about the well-being of the mobility-impaired across Asia.
While physical disabilities may seriously hinder the quality of life, leading German medical care company Ottobock - a producer of prosthetics, orthotics and mobility devices - seeks to raise awareness about the well-being of the mobility-impaired across Asia.
More than architectural marvels, some of the world's iconic landmarks are also cutting-edge green buildings. Turning to Armacell Group for their insulation needs, famous structures such as New York's Empire State Building and Beijing's National Stadium are beacons of energy efficiency.
More than architectural marvels, some of the world's iconic landmarks are also cutting-edge green buildings. Turning to Armacell Group for their insulation needs, famous structures such as New York's Empire State Building and Beijing's National Stadium are beacons of energy efficiency.
Logistics and business movement in and around the Port of Duisburg in Germany is an accelerator for key economic developments in the export and import industry. As the world's largest inland port, duisport is home to more than 300 companies that execute regional and international trade on a daily basis.
Logistics and business movement in and around the Port of Duisburg in Germany is an accelerator for key economic developments in the export and import industry. As the world's largest inland port, duisport is home to more than 300 companies that execute regional and international trade on a daily basis.
When Klaus Westphal passed on to his son Christian the overall management of TER Group during its centennial in 2008, he left the younger Westphal with big shoes to fill.
When Klaus Westphal passed on to his son Christian the overall management of TER Group during its centennial in 2008, he left the younger Westphal with big shoes to fill.
Recording the highest trade surplus in the world last year at US$285 billion, Germany has once again shown its economic leadership as Europe's manufacturing powerhouse. With more than US$1.5 trillion in exports ranging from vehicles, machinery and chemical goods to electronics, pharmaceuticals and other products, it is no surprise that Germany is China's biggest trading partner on the continent.
Recording the highest trade surplus in the world last year at US$285 billion, Germany has once again shown its economic leadership as Europe's manufacturing powerhouse. With more than US$1.5 trillion in exports ranging from vehicles, machinery and chemical goods to electronics, pharmaceuticals and other products, it is no surprise that Germany is China's biggest trading partner on the continent.
Upholding a long-standing tradition in forging, family-owned company Schmiedetechnik Plettenberg (STP) brings its well-honed expertise in producing high-precision gear box, engine and powertrain components to Asia's flourishing automotive industry.
Upholding a long-standing tradition in forging, family-owned company Schmiedetechnik Plettenberg (STP) brings its well-honed expertise in producing high-precision gear box, engine and powertrain components to Asia's flourishing automotive industry.
Global environmental awareness has increasingly pushed government bodies in Asia to seek and develop clean and renewable energy technologies. Among all alternative sources, solar energy remains as the most attractive choice for homes and businesses due to its efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Global environmental awareness has increasingly pushed government bodies in Asia to seek and develop clean and renewable energy technologies. Among all alternative sources, solar energy remains as the most attractive choice for homes and businesses due to its efficiency and cost effectiveness.
OPEN MIND Technologies is one of the world's leading developers of powerful computer-aided-design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems for machine and controller-independent programming.
OPEN MIND Technologies is one of the world's leading developers of powerful computer-aided-design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems for machine and controller-independent programming.
Facing fierce market competition, players in the printing and packaging industries are relying on competent partners to improve their business. Folding technology specialist MBO has been a reliable partner of bookbinders and print finishers for 50 years - a commitment it is bound to pursue as it brings German engineering and innovation to China and other parts of Asia.
Facing fierce market competition, players in the printing and packaging industries are relying on competent partners to improve their business. Folding technology specialist MBO has been a reliable partner of bookbinders and print finishers for 50 years - a commitment it is bound to pursue as it brings German engineering and innovation to China and other parts of Asia.
As one of Europe's largest meat and sausage manufacturers, zur Muhlen Group upholds 150 years of tradition and expertise in producing processed meats and sausage goods according to the highest levels of German quality and safety. With a quarter of its products exported to more than 40 countries, the company is more than ready to meet Asia's growing demand for original German sausages.
As one of Europe's largest meat and sausage manufacturers, zur Muhlen Group upholds 150 years of tradition and expertise in producing processed meats and sausage goods according to the highest levels of German quality and safety. With a quarter of its products exported to more than 40 countries, the company is more than ready to meet Asia's growing demand for original German sausages.
When August Lapple founded his company in a small mechanic's workshop in Weinsberg in 1919, little did he know that his children would nurture the undertaking into a global conglomerate. The Lapple group of companies still earns half of its revenues from its original business of fabricating ultrafine metal bodyshell parts for premium cars such as Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
When August Lapple founded his company in a small mechanic's workshop in Weinsberg in 1919, little did he know that his children would nurture the undertaking into a global conglomerate. The Lapple group of companies still earns half of its revenues from its original business of fabricating ultrafine metal bodyshell parts for premium cars such as Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
Reliable, international, customer-oriented - these three pillars allow Woco Group to secure its market lead in developing and manufacturing products that enhance the acoustic comfort and safety of vehicles and in creating components for industrial applications.
Reliable, international, customer-oriented - these three pillars allow Woco Group to secure its market lead in developing and manufacturing products that enhance the acoustic comfort and safety of vehicles and in creating components for industrial applications.
As the go-to door service provider of some of the world's largest building projects including the Skyline Mansion in Shanghai, TurControlSysteme (TCS) continues to be a top player in providing intelligent door systems globally. Using German technology and design, the industry pioneer TCS introduced the two-wire pass system and continues to be a trailblazer as it develops smarter technologies and solutions for today's residential and commercial buildings.
As the go-to door service provider of some of the world's largest building projects including the Skyline Mansion in Shanghai, TurControlSysteme (TCS) continues to be a top player in providing intelligent door systems globally. Using German technology and design, the industry pioneer TCS introduced the two-wire pass system and continues to be a trailblazer as it develops smarter technologies and solutions for today's residential and commercial buildings.
Machinery was one of the catalysts that spurred growth and development during the Industrial Revolution. Just as machinery had been an enabler in that historic era, SCHOLPP opens doors for companies to expand their manufacturing operations internationally with its expertise in industrial installations and relocations.
Machinery was one of the catalysts that spurred growth and development during the Industrial Revolution. Just as machinery had been an enabler in that historic era, SCHOLPP opens doors for companies to expand their manufacturing operations internationally with its expertise in industrial installations and relocations.
Celebrating 40 years of innovation, Europe's leading transport technology expert Fliegl Agrartechnik is looking to build up its presence in China - one of the strongest agricultural economies in the world.
Celebrating 40 years of innovation, Europe's leading transport technology expert Fliegl Agrartechnik is looking to build up its presence in China - one of the strongest agricultural economies in the world.