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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 6, 2025 – The VDI (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure, Association of German Engineers) supports those who face technical challenges in their daily work with its VDI Guidelines. As one of the most important rule-setters, it publishes up to 200 VDI Guidelines each year. These are pioneering and practice-oriented technical codes that set quality standards in many executing trades and all possible industrial sectors. They represent the current state of the art – competently prepared by experts for experts.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING  – Feb. 4, 2025 – The Federal Chamber of Architects and the Federal Chamber of Engineers have today launched a new platform, the "Federal Register for Sustainability," aimed at promoting sustainability in construction and connecting building owners with experts in climate-friendly practices. This initiative seeks to streamline the search for qualified professionals and accelerate the adoption of sustainable building methods.

Find. Plan. Build: Connecting Building Owners with Sustainability Experts

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – feb.1, 2025 – Following the successful launch of its groundbreaking GEN4 series of acoustic pods in late 2024, SilentLab is reinforcing its customer-centric approach with a refreshed and inspiring brand identity. This new identity reflects the company's deep commitment to creating workspaces where people can thrive.

A Vision Centered on Customers

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 31, 2025 – In 2025, the bathroom will continue to evolve into a stylish retreat where functionality and aesthetics converge. Pelipal is unveiling inspiring new products for 2025 that harmoniously blend modern design, sustainable materials, and innovative concepts.

Natural Colors and Materials for a Warm Atmosphere

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 31, 2025 – The BHB (German DIY Association) is thrilled to announce the 16th BHB Branchen-Open, a premier event for golf enthusiasts in the DIY industry. Set against the backdrop of one of Germany's most beautiful golf courses, the event will take place on July 10th and 11th, 2025. Attendees can look forward to a mix of sporting challenges, networking opportunities, fun, and camaraderie.

A Prestigious Venue: Golfclub Wiesensee

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 29, 2025 – In the lead-up to the upcoming federal elections in Germany, the Industrieverband Garten (IVG) e.V., a leading association of gardening industry manufacturers, is urging policymakers to prioritize the green sector. The IVG has issued a list of demands aimed at creating a supportive economic environment for businesses in the gardening industry, ensuring their continued planning security and competitiveness.

IVG’s Key Demands to Foster a Thriving Green Sector

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 29, 2025 – The newly established women's network in the home improvement and gardening industry, "LaDIY," held its inaugural meeting on January 22, 2025, at the OBI in Wermelskirchen, Germany. Approximately 50 engaged industry representatives came together to exchange ideas, find inspiration, and network. The event marked the beginning of a long-term network aimed at strengthening the role of women in the industry and increasing their visibility.

LaDIY: A Collaborative Effort to Empower Women in DIY

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 27, 2025 – The Handelsverband Heimwerken, Bauen und Garten (BHB), a leading industry association for home improvement, building, and gardening in the DACH region, welcomes bellaflora, a prominent Austrian garden center chain, as its newest member. This addition strengthens the BHB's network, now comprising 25 retail members and 218 supporting members from industry and service sectors.

bellaflora: A Blooming Success in the Austrian Garden Center Landscape

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 27, 2025 – Following the ban of some allegedly invasive plant species in Switzerland, there has also been media attention and scaremongering against the corresponding species in Germany, without the corresponding critical classification. In some cases, even plants that do not appear on the relevant European Union’s list of prohibited species were portrayed as invasive. This reporting has given certain plants a bad reputation among consumers, leading to declining sales and revenue losses for manufacturing businesses in Germany.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 23, 2025 – The Garden Industry Association (IVG) eV has expanded its membership with the addition of several new companies in 2024 and early 2025. These new members bring expertise and strengthen the association's representation across various sectors within the garden industry.

New Members Enhance IVG's Reach Across Multiple Departments