Udo Fechtner

Kennametal Hertel AG manufactures and sells high precision metal-cutting tools and systems of carbide and various other high-quality hard materials, as well as HSS in the metalworking tooling and system business area. The company also provides engineered products and products for mining and road construction constitutes the second business area. Kennametal Hertel is headquartered in Fürth, Germany.

HAWE Hydraulik SE develops and produces hydraulic components and systems for mechanical and plant engineering. Its products include hydraulic power pack, pump, valves, accessories, cylinders and motors. The company was founded by Karl Heilmeier and Wilhelm Weinlein in 1949 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG specializes in industrial automation, interconnection and interface solutions. It offers open charging station, control cabinet, field installation, and device and connection technology products. The company was founded by Hugo Knümann in 1923 and is headquartered in Blomberg, Germany.

ZF Automotive Germany GmbH manufactures engine components. The company is headquartered in Barsinghausen, Germany.

SMS Holding GmbH manufactures industrial machinery components. It offers spare parts and logistics, maintenance and repairs, upgrades and modernization, and consulting and training. The company is headquartered in Hilchenbach, Germany.

SMS group GmbH engages in the development and design of nonferrous metal, steel, and aluminum products. It specializes in digitalization, technical services, electrical and automation, design and manufacturing, additive manufacturing, lifecycle, SMS TECademy, sustainability, and intralogistics. The company was founded by Carl Eberhard Weiss in 1871 and is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Part of D. Swarovski & Co., Tyrolit North America is a leading manufacturer of grinding and dressing tools and a system provider for the construction industry. The company is based in Westborough, MA. Gears, which are among the oldest man-made components in the world, have been used since ancient times. The importance of steel in industrial development has led to continuous improvements in its versatility. Tyrolit operates in the tooling industry, which is a crucial sector within the metal industries, processing a wide range of materials. The company is committed to sustainable development and plays a role in the future of the economy.

Grammer Interior Tianjin Co., Ltd. is a private company that manufactures motor vehicle parts and accessories. The company is based in Tianjin, China.

Part of Ningbo Jifeng Auto Parts Co., Ltd., Grammer Interior (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. manufactures automobile parts and textiles. The company is based in Shanghai, China.

Part of AVECO Holding AG, Wisag Produktionsservice GmbH provides plants and architectural construction services. The company is based in Frankfurt, Germany. The German company was founded in 2013. The CEO is Emre Cil.

IG Metall is the largest individual trade union in the world, based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, with subsidiaries in Germany. The German company provides information, materials, and useful guides to its members to help them achieve fairness and good working conditions in their workplaces and society. The private company's focus is on employment security, occupational safety, and value chains. The CEO of the company is Hans-Jürgen Urban.

Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA engages in the research, development, manufacture, and distribution of medical technology products. It operates through the following business segments: Prosthetics, Orthotics, Human Mobility, and Ottobock Industrials. The Prosthetics business segment includes the distribution of exo-prosthetics products. The Orthotics business segment specializes in temporary fittings for activity and sports medicine. The Human Mobility business segment offers manual and power wheelchairs, as well as rehabilitation products. The Ottobock Industrials business segment develops technical solutions for health protection in the workplace. The company was founded by Otto Bock in 1919 and is headquartered in Duderstadt, Germany.

Giesecke+Devrient GmbH engages in the development, manufacture, and distribution of products and solutions for the safeguarding of payment processes, identities, connectivity, and data. It distributes its products under the G+D, G+D Bildmarke, G+D Bildmarke, and Giesecke+Devrient brands. The company was founded by Hermann Giesecke and Alphonse Devrient on June 1, 1852 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Baltic Yachts Oy AB Ltd. builds yachts and sailing boats. It also offers refits and lifecycle services. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Bosund, Finland.

Part of Ningbo Jifeng Auto Parts Co., Ltd., Grammer Interior (Changchun) Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company that manufactures and distributes automobile parts, transmission and power train components. The company is based in Changchun, China.

Part of Ningbo Jifeng Auto Parts Co., Ltd., Grammer Automotive Puebla SA de CV develops and manufactures seating systems and seat components. The company is based in Querétaro, Mexico.

Grammer Seating Shaanxi Co. Ltd. is a Chinese company that manufactures mechanical and air-suspension driver and co-driver seats. The private company is based in Weinan, China.

Part of Ningbo Jifeng Auto Parts Co., Ltd., Grammer Seating (Jiangsu) Co. Ltd. is a Chinese company that manufactures seating accessories for automobiles. The company is based in Jiangsu, China. Grammer Seating (Jiangsu) Co. was acquired by Grammer AG from Jiangsu Yuhua Automobile Parts Co. Ltd. on January 15, 2015.

Part of Kennametal, Inc., Kennametal Europe GmbH is a Swiss company that offers holemaking tools for making accurate holes of any diameter including modular & solid carbide drills, counterboring tools, and indexable inserts. The company is based in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland. The company delivers productivity in the most demanding environments and industries including metalworking, EV manufacturing, aerospace, and infrastructure. Additionally, they participate in TPS, a vital industry event that offers a forum for the exchange of ideas between rotating equipment engineers and technicians worldwide. TPS is known for its impact on turbomachinery, pump, oil & gas, petrochemical, power, aerospace, chemical, and water industries through two pathways: the technical program and exhibition.