TOP 100 award: Ranga Yogeshwar honours Wiha's innovative strength
Schonach, 30 June 2025 - Congratulations to the hotbed of innovation: Science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar congratulated Wiha Werkzeuge GmbH at the TOP 100 competition awards ceremony in Mainz on 27 June. The award honours medium-sized companies that stand out for their particular innovative strength. Wiha was included in the ranks of the top innovators for the fourth time - this time with special recognition in the category of innovation-focused leadership. Mario Sommer, Managing Director Marketing & Sales, and Imme Buchholz, Head of the Wiha Training Academy Sales, accepted the award on behalf of the company.
Success through freedom of ideas
"We see it as a key management task to promote change and create space for further development," explains Mario Sommer. "Our aim is to create a culture that encourages people to contribute their own ideas, to boldly try out new things and to push boundaries with creativity and expertise." The award is just one reflection of how effectively this mindset works: "We rely on high-performance teams, short decision-making processes and close dialogue with our community in the market. This interaction makes us fast, adaptable and produces practical solutions - innovations that offer our users real added value."
Shaping the future together
Wiha creates solutions that simplify day-to-day tasks, make work safer and deliver lasting impact – thanks to durable products, ergonomic design and well-thought-out system concepts. But for Wiha, innovation means more than just new technology: it's about moving forward together, involving everyone – manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and skilled workers alike. "Our goal is clear: in 20 years' time, we want to be regarded as a benchmark in our industry - not only because of our products, but also because we take responsibility, help shape the future and act with foresight," says Sommer. "Anyone who wants to combine efficiency, sustainability and humanity will find a real partner in Wiha."
The award ceremony in Mainz provided an impressive setting for this - a moment of recognition that encourages the entire team to continue pursuing the innovation path they have embraced with passion and vision.
Science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar (centre) congratulated Wiha at the award ceremony on 27 June in Mainz. Imme Buchholz and Mario Sommer accepted the award on behalf of Wiha.
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Top 100 - Top Innovator award 2025
About Wiha
Wiha is among the world’s leading manufacturers of hand tools, user-oriented sets, cleverly con-ceived transport solutions and digital tools. Established in 1939 as a small family-run business, today Wiha has grown into an internationally networked global player with subsidiaries around the world. With personal courage and wisdom, Wilhelm Hahn is continuing the sustainable com-pany development strategy in the third generation. At the company headquarters in Schonach, Germany, he is taking Wiha to a powerful future based on the values of responsibility, respect and integrity. Professionals from the electrical or industrial sectors have for decades relied on their collaboration with Wiha – just like our specialist trade partners and ambitious DIY enthusiasts.
Based on the motto of “Tools that work for you”, Wiha creates an offer portfolio that is distin-guished by its functionality, ergonomics, safety and sustainability. Frequent and regular awards for innovation, design and branding from competitions such as the “TOP 100 innovation award”, “iF Design Award” and “Red Dot Award” are proof of this aspiration.
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PR & Marketing Communication Wiha