The event kicked off in the municipal theatre with a welcome speech delivered by Robert Hesse, in which he described the stable-but-innovation-rich course the company is pursuing. Despite the worldwide financial crisis, he looked to the future with "absolute confidence," founding his optimism on the solid backing the firm enjoyed "as part of the Bosch Group" and solid results - including an increase of around 40 percent in the turnover of the intercom and broadcasting segments reported by Telex and RTS.
Following this address, business line managers Martin Traut (Dynacord) and Christian Glück (Electro-Voice) introduced their new products for 2009.
Following further product debuts, a reception ensued with dinner, a Guitar Hero contest, and a performance by Tania's musical puppet theatre. Between the dinner's main course and dessert, Klaus Seitz (dDirector of sales export) and Robert Hesse presented the Distributor of the Year awards. In all, 16 distributors were rewarded for their efforts in the course of 2008.
The programme for the following days included tours of the works, more product debuts, seminars, and receptions, all of which made the 22nd Hausmesse in Straubing a highly successful and rewarding event for all involved, says the company.
(Jim Evans)
