Photo: © Isabel Mayer HWK Trier | September 2026 Summer Festival of Crafts: Hope needs action Taking action instead of waiting: With this message, the summer festival of crafts on September 4th at Campus Handwerk sent a clear signal.
Photo: © rido/123RF.com Münster Chamber of Skilled Crafts | September 2026 Building the future, closing cycles: Launch of "AziBauM" How can building materials be used for longer, components reused, and valuable raw materials kept in circulation?
Photo: © Michael Jordan Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts | September 2026 Register now for the grand celebration of the master craftsmen's anniversaries The Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts and Trades (HwK Koblenz) will honor master craftsmen on October 14th and 15th who passed their master craftsman's examination 50, 60, 65, or even 70 years ago. Registration is now open.
Photo: © Jürgen Brech HWK Trier | September 2026 Better positioned together The young craftspeople of Trier are celebrating community, growth and the 20-year commitment of their managing director Christian Neuenfeldt.
Photo: © www.amh-online.de Operations Management | September 2026 Building cleaners: IG BAU demands two euros more per hour The first round of wage negotiations in the building cleaning sector ended without an agreement. Employees are demanding a 13 percent pay increase, while employers cite the difficult economic situation.
Photo: © The Crafts Operations Management | September 2026 Paralympic star Markus Rehm: New face of the crafts campaign Markus Rehm is a Paralympic champion, an orthopaedic mechanic, and one of four new ambassadors for the nationwide campaign of the skilled trades: "Career with feeling".
Photo: © AMH Operations Management | September 2026 This weekend: Days of Restorers in the Crafts Sector This weekend, from September 10th to 12th, the "Days of Restorers in Crafts" are taking place. Restorers from all over Germany are participating with guided tours and lectures.
Photo: © akkamulator/123RF.com Operations Management | September 2026 Mastering business closure: Tips for tradespeople and small and medium-sized enterprises The final accounting comes at the end – including with the tax office. Anyone closing their craft business needs to be aware of several tax implications. Here's how.
Photo: © milanl/123RF.com Crafts policy | September 2026 Location factors for craft businesses: Affordable premises in Brandenburg Affordable workshops, storage facilities, and commercial spaces are a crucial factor for craft businesses when choosing a location. The situation varies considerably across Brandenburg.
Photo: © ginasanders/123RF.com Crafts policy | September 2026 "It's not worth working more." Reiner Holznagel, president of the Federation of German Taxpayers, criticizes the current tax policy of the federal government. He argues that the income tax system in Germany penalizes people who work more.
Photo: © goodluz/123RF.com Crafts policy | September 2026 Despite success in securing skilled workers: Federal program to be phased out The Ministry of Economic Affairs does not intend to continue the "Tailor-Made Placement and Welcome Guides" program. The German Confederation of Skilled Crafts (ZDH) is advocating for its continuation, as this would be a serious setback for the apprenticeship market and the securing of skilled workers.
Photo: © ximagination/123RF.com Crafts policy | September 2026 North Rhine-Westphalia launches fourth climate protection package with 80 measures The North Rhine-Westphalia state government has bundled 80 cross-departmental measures into its fourth climate protection package. The focus is on the climate-neutral transformation of the economy, the expansion of renewable energies, clean mobility, and the reduction of bureaucracy.
Photo: © Martin Meiners/VWN Electric drives | September 2026 Electric vans 2026: Cargo space and payload determine purchase decision Electric vans are becoming increasingly attractive to tradespeople. However, range and price are not the only deciding factors when purchasing one: A look at trends and electric vans on the German market.
Photo: © Messe Düsseldorf/ctillmann Caravanning | September 2026 Caravan Salon 2026: Experience the future of caravanning The Caravan Salon 2026, taking place in Düsseldorf from August 28th to September 6th, showcases the full spectrum of mobile travel – from new vehicles to off-road and roof tent trends.
Photo: © Daimler Truck AG Commercial vehicles | August 2026 The Unimog is celebrating its birthday Since its first test drive in 1946, the Unimog has evolved from a universal agricultural vehicle to a versatile special-purpose vehicle. Today, it is used in various sectors, including trades, municipalities, fire departments, and disaster relief.
Photo: © AMH Operations Management | September 2026 This weekend: Days of Restorers in the Crafts Sector This weekend, from September 10th to 12th, the "Days of Restorers in Crafts" are taking place. Restorers from all over Germany are participating with guided tours and lectures.
Photo: © Power People Society | September 2026 Successful photoshoot for the Power People Calendar 2027 The photo shoots for the new Power People calendar took place for the 17th time, again at very different locations and with photographer Sabrina Wacker, who put the candidates in the best light.
Photo: © Hapag-Lloyd Cruises / Christian Wyrwa Travel | September 2026 Ahoy, Europe's Best – Gourmet Festival celebrates anniversary For the 20th time, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises celebrated the gourmet festival "Europe's Best" on the Europa – a true who's who of prominent chefs, winemakers and culinary experts.
Photo: © The Crafts Image campaign: Join us! | September 2026 Paralympic star Markus Rehm: New face of the crafts campaign Markus Rehm is a Paralympic champion, an orthopaedic mechanic, and one of four new ambassadors for the nationwide campaign of the skilled trades: "Career with feeling".
Photo: © cocon Column: “Workbench & Change” | September 2026 When the tail wags the dog The new edition of the bi-weekly column "Workbench + Change" deals with the questionable separation between the digital and real worlds.
Photo: © Fotostudio Eidens-Holl /ISB Employer Branding: Turn your craft business into a brand | September 2026 Attractive employers in Rhineland-Palatinate: These are the award winners Minister of Economic Affairs Michael Ebling has awarded eight companies the title of "Attractive Employers Rhineland-Palatinate 2026," including four craft businesses. These companies combine innovation with a modern corporate culture and a strong focus on employees.
Photo: © stockbroker/123RF.com Workplace accidents and their consequences | September 2026 Diabetic: Accident on the way home insured despite detour The Federal Social Court ruled: Anyone who takes a detour on their way home from work because they have hypoglycemia due to diabetes is legally insured in the event of an accident.
Photo: © Messe Düsseldorf/ctillmann Mobility - Caravanning | September 2026 Caravan Salon 2026: Experience the future of caravanning The Caravan Salon 2026, taking place in Düsseldorf from August 28th to September 6th, showcases the full spectrum of mobile travel – from new vehicles to off-road and roof tent trends.
Photo: © Knaus Mobility - Caravanning | August 2026 Knaus Tabbert presents new products for 2027 Knaus Tabbert presents a renewed brand strategy and innovative models for different customer groups for the 2027 model year.
Photo: © Niesmann + Bischoff Mobility - Caravanning | August 2026 The iSmove from Niesmann+Bischoff is becoming even more self-sufficient. Niesmann+Bischoff is introducing new self-sufficiency and energy packages for the iSmove for the 2027 model year and is expanding the standard equipment to include modern safety systems.
Photo: © Nissan Mobility - Caravanning | August 2026 Nissan unveils electric campervan Nissan and Eifelland will present a fully electric campervan with flexible interior fittings, a large battery and extensive standard equipment at the Caravan Salon 2026.
Photo: © LMC Mobility - Caravanning | August 2026 LMC presents optimized equipment and new models LMC is presenting optimized standard equipment and revised models of motorhomes and caravans at the Caravan Salon.
Photo: © Dethleffs Mobility - Caravanning | August 2026 Dethleffs presents four new models of the Summer Edition Dethleffs presents four new caravan layouts in the Summer Edition series – from compact models to caravans.
Photo: © Messe Düsseldorf/ctillmann Mobility - Caravanning | August 2026 Hotspot of the caravanning industry More than 750 exhibitors, new motorhomes and caravans, off-road adventures, roof tents and innovative technology: The CARAVAN SALON 2026 will once again make Düsseldorf an international hotspot for mobile travel – and show where the industry is headed.
Photo: © Ford Mobility - Caravanning | February 2025 Ford with new Nugget variant Ford has given its Nugget campervan a long wheelbase and a built-in toilet. The model recently premiered at the CMT in Stuttgart.
Photo: © Messe Düsseldorf / Constanze Tillmann Mobility - Caravanning | September 2024 Highlight of caravanning in Düsseldorf The highlight of the year for mobile leisure activities is approaching: From August 30th to September 8th, the CARAVAN SALON invites you to Düsseldorf.
