Tag: Craft
Xometry provides quick help with delivery problems
Munich The corona pandemic and the outbreak of war in Ukraine disrupted supply chains worldwide. Many companies are now trying to make their supplier networks more resilient. “Companies are rebalancing…
These three graphics show: This is how Europe heats up
Comparison of heating shares While the installation of heat pumps is currently the subject of heated debate in Germany, the energy mix here and throughout Europe is very diverse. (Photo:…
These three graphics show: This is how Europe heats up
Dusseldorf It seems bizarre: while millions of people in Europe have to cope with summer heat and droughts, governments are already concerned about the energy supply in the coming winter.…
CARBON CAPTURE CO2 storage in the middle of Manhattan
new York Coughing, Shane Johnson stands in front of the skyscraper called “Grand Tier”, one of his most recent projects. The location is captivating: right across the street is Lincoln…
“Dog food is more expensive than jam”
Test kitchen from Zentis The Aachen-based jam manufacturer now does most of its business with fruit preparations for yoghurt. (Photo: Zentis) Aachen In the world of family businesses, Zentis boss…
This is how municipal heating planning should look like
Berlin The discussion about heat supply in cities and communities is entering the next round. The federal government’s construction and economics ministries want to avoid a fiasco like the one…
How heating with air conditioning is worthwhile
Installation of an air conditioner So-called split air conditioners can often not only cool, but also heat and clean the air of dust and pollen. Dusseldorf As the temperature rises…
How heating with air conditioning is worthwhile
Dusseldorf As the temperature rises in summer, so does the desire for air conditioning. In a recent survey by the comparison portal Verivox, 13 percent of those surveyed said they…
Medium-sized companies complain about a drop in sales
production hall Numerous medium-sized companies want to reduce their investments. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The mood in the economy deteriorated significantly over the course of the year. This is shown by…
Medium-sized company Lapp on India business: “Never paid a bribe”
Andrew Lapp The lawyer and business economist from the second generation of the entrepreneurial family can look back on almost three decades of experience in the Indian business. (Photo: Frederik…
How stable is our power grid?
Dusseldorf The German power grid was one of the most important topics of all last year. The fear of power outages was great, but in the end, despite the problems…
Würth suffers from weak construction industry – operating profit falls
Würth warehouse The world market leader for assembly and fastening materials is feeling the weaker demand from the construction industry. (Photo: Andreas Lechner/ PR) Stuttgart The weak economy and high…
Würth suffers from weak construction industry – operating profit falls
Würth warehouse The world market leader for assembly and fastening materials is feeling the weaker demand from the construction industry. (Photo: Andreas Lechner/ PR) Stuttgart The weak economy and high…
What property owners should know about the EU Buildings Directive
Residential buildings in Berlin Every property owner can have an energy performance certificate issued for their building. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The European Union (EU) wants to reduce the energy consumption…
So you don’t have to bear the costs
heat pump If homeowners are not careful, they will be left with the costs if their heat pump is stolen. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Anyone who currently buys an air heat…
“Colleague AI” also wants to bring salvation to small companies
Dortmund The drones buzz around the labor minister like a swarm of insects. Then Hubertus Heil (SPD) throws a Frisbee and immediately one of the small flying machines pounces on…
Photovoltaic developer Maxsolar secures money for expansion
Christopher Strasser Maxsolar develops, builds and operates systems for itself and for third parties. (Photo: MaxSolar) Frankfurt The Upper Bavarian photovoltaic developer Maxsolar has received 410 million euros from the…
“Oh no” – Habeck’s difficult wooing for the favor of the middle class
Cologne, Mönchengladbach, Stuttgart Robert Habeck is in the basement. This time really and not in any polls. In the boiler room of a Cologne clinic, he stands next to the…
How Habeck tries to get back on his feet
Cologne, Mönchengladbach, Stuttgart Robert Habeck is in the basement. This time really and not in any polls. In a boiler room in a Cologne clinic, he stands next to the…
That’s how expensive Germany’s heating systems are
heat accumulator of a heat pump The costs for heating including installation have risen sharply in the past two years. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Within two years, the price of gas…