On 27 June 2024, the Detmold Weidmuller Group was awarded the title of “Successful Practice Company” by RWTH Aachen University for its outstanding approach to global production management. The main reason for this award is that Weidmuller has not only worked together to improve production efficiency, but also to implement sustainable production processes at its plants worldwide.

Photo caption: At the main production site in Daymold, Weidmuller was honored with the title of Successful Practice Company for its outstanding performance in the field of global production management.

8446-1019 The Rheinsch-Sephal Rheinische University of Technology Aachen (RWTH Aachen) has selected 59 companies out of some 3,000 that it considers eligible to participate in the benchmark study. According to the results of the study, RWTH Aachen has selected five companies that demonstrate exceptional efficiency and sustainability in global production management. Companies were evaluated in categories such as “sustainable strategic planning,” “highly adaptable organizational structures,” “sustainable production networks,” “global process standards,” and “People and culture.” The award was presented by Prof. Dr. Gunther Schuh, Head of the Department of Production Engineering at RWTH Aachen University.

Image caption Weidmuller accepted the award on behalf of: Bernhard Schuster, Head of Global Strategic Production Management at Weidmuller, Second from left) with Benedict Janssen (first from left), Professors Gunther Schuh (third from left) and Alexander Schollemann (fourth from left) from the Department of Production Engineering at RWTH Aachen University.

“Based on the company’s open and transparent communication culture, we have developed a clear set of plans to better implement production management on a global scale. “Good communication strategies play a crucial role in achieving this goal.” Dr. Sebastian Durst, Chief Operating Officer of Weidmuller, said: “When all functions within the company work together, the company is solid. We have set up factories around the world have reserved a certain development space, in order to improve the future production capacity of the factory and development. These effective ideas are the result of an active exchange of best practices among plant managers around the world. Good communication can effectively and quickly accumulate professional knowledge and experience. This allows us to speed up our development and strengthen the sense of teamwork between us.”

8446-1019 Photo caption: Dr. Sebastian Durst, Chief Operating Officer of Weidmuller

One of the important reasons WeidMuller received this award is its sustainable production methods. Weidmuller already uses at least 20% recycled raw materials for the production of its products. In the course of its operations, Weidmuller always insists on 100% reuse of stamping waste and recycling plastic waste, putting social responsibility first.