"Right to repair": a strong signal and valuable message for the trades.

The law promoting the repair of goods passed the Bundesrat (Federal Council) on July 10, 2026. The law transposes the EU directive into national law and is scheduled to come into force on July 31 for most purchase contracts concluded from the end of July 2026 onwards. Kurt Krautscheid, President of the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts, comments on the new "right to repair".

Reforestation of forests to preserve drinking water

Only a healthy, green forest can ensure a balanced water supply. However, persistently high temperatures and drought are currently putting forests under pressure. Since water is an essential source of life, Krombacher supports the preservation of stable forests with a large-scale reforestation program.

Light + Building is the international trend show in search of innovative solutions for homes and buildings, as well as pioneering lighting designs. (Photo: © Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH / Pietro Sutera)

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Design Plus Award at Light + Building 2022

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials

May 2022

With the Design Plus Award, exhibiting companies at Light + Building in Frankfurt have the opportunity to present their own creations in a particularly effective way.

This article is part of the special topic Trade fairs for the craft industry

The Light+Building shall from October 2 to 6, 2022 as "Autumn Edition" in the Messe Frankfurt take place. As part of the international trade fair for lighting and building technology The winning products of the Design Plus Awards on an exclusively designed Special show be visible.

The Award

The Design Plus Award special show serves as a focal point for orientation and inspiration. Photo: © Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH / Pietro Sutera

All products that future-oriented design – in the areas of lighting, electrical engineering and building and home automation – skillfully with innovative technology and ecology have a chance to win the award. In addition to the special exhibition, the Expert jury selected winning objects in a Online gallery with images and text In addition, the companies with the award-winning products will be the focus of the prize-giving.

Another advantage of the award-winning exhibits extends beyond the exhibition period: In the industry, the award with the Design Plus Award as a benchmark and helps with that Positioning of new products in the market.

ParticipationBis zum 22. April you can apply for the award soon, the following Deadline for all submission materials is April 29, 2022.
You can register all exhibitors at Light + Building 2022, who want to put their innovative and sophisticated products in the spotlight.

All information about Design Plus Award there is on the Light + Building website.Source: Light + Building / Messe Frankfurt GmbHDHB now also digital!Simply click here and register for the digital DHB!

Text: Verena S. Ulbrich / handwerksblatt.de

Updos are a core aspect of the hairdressing profession.

The Trier Chamber of Skilled Crafts informs: Anyone offering bridal hairstyles commercially must be registered in the trade register.

April 2026

Operations management

The heritage preservation foundation promotes further training to become a restorer

Craftspeople can apply for a scholarship from the German Foundation for Monument Protection until September 30th. It is intended to help them obtain the qualification of Certified Restorer in the Crafts Sector.

May 2026

Craft policy

Without agricultural land, there is no prosperity.

At the Ruhr Economic Development Summit, which was also organized by the skilled trades sector, it became clear that the shortage of commercial and industrial land could jeopardize the economic future of the Ruhr region. Faster development of available land, reliable funding structures, better infrastructure, and more practical procedures are needed.

April 2026

The Chambers of Crafts in Germany - Koblenz Chamber of Crafts

Shaping the circular economy together

A specialist discussion at the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts provided facts, information and gave specialist companies the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and exchange ideas.

May 2026

Operations management

Hairdressing Championship 2026: Digital Kick-off and Final Event

The 2026 German Hairdressing Championships will once again start digitally and culminate in the live final in Düsseldorf. The Central Association of the German Hairdressing Trade offers six competition categories for creative and talented professionals in the craft.

May 2026

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