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WAGNER Awarded Among the TOP 100 Innovators Wagner was named for the second time among the TOP 100 innovators, impressing the jury in the “Innovative processes and organization” category.
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or the second time, J. Wagner Gmbh is named among the TOP
for example, a web-based platform that enables the visualization
100 innovative companies, impressing in size class C (more
of coating systems. And a new business model is just about to be
than 200 employees) in the category “Innovative Processes and
established with the “IONIQ Skin” project, as the firm has used the
Organization”.
know-how gained in industrial wheel-rim coating to develop a skincare
This medium-sized company is known as one of the leading
spray device called IONIQ ONE, which is currently being launched
manufacturers of systems and equipment for applying powder, paint
online to the market and which has already won the national Digital
and other liquid finishings to surfaces. Its portfolio of products ranges
Champions Award (DCA) this fall.
from spray guns for do-it-yourself enthusiasts to industrial coating
“Along with the Top 100 award, the national Digital Champions Award
systems. Ever since it was founded in 1947 the company has always
2021 is further confirmation of the good work we have done in terms
striven to innovate and now it has gone several steps further. “With our
of innovation, something which we at WAGNER can be proud of the
‘WINNOVATION 2025’ corporate strategy, we are striving for no less
world over”, declared Niemeyer.
than to be the technological leader in the field of liquid and powder
The company received the compliments of Ranga Yogeshwar, science
coating”, said CEO Dr. Bruno Niemeyer.
journalist and mentor in the 28th edition of the innovation contest.
This recognition, obtained for the second time, as Top 100 innovator in 2021 shows that this aspiration is not only about innovative products,
IONIQ Skincare
but is also supported by processes and structures within the company,
IONIQ Skincare, a WAGNER corporate start-up, has already this fall
and not least a culture that has been designed to foster innovation.
won the national Digital Champions Award (DCA) for IONIQ ONE, a
The commitment of the staff to innovation has already paid off:
sprayer that is unique in the world in its use of the natural physical attraction of the skin to apply a perfect coat of skincare product and sun-protection product on the body. The prize recognizes flagship digital projects from German small and medium enterprises, and awards prizes to companies that implement digital solutions in a particularly consistent and innovative manner, or who have developed new business models. “Along with the Top 100 award, the national Digital Champions Award 2021 is further confirmation of the good work we have done in terms of innovation, something which we at WAGNER can be proud of the world over”, declared the company’s delighted chief executive Bruno Niemeyer. For further information: www.wagner-group.com © WAGNER
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