German Business Awards 2019

18 EU BUSINESS NEWS / 2019 German Business Awards , Katzennetz Profi Leading Suppliers of Cat Security Systems 2019 Nov19073 As cats become more of a status symbol amongst the general public, the need to ensure protection for these agile creatures becomes more andmore of a priority. For those who need help in Europe, this German company is perfectly equipped tomeet all your cat security needs. We profiled Katzennetz Profi to find out more in the light of their award-winning success. A traditional family-run business, Katzennetz specialises in providing its customers with peace of mind and safety for their feline friends. Katzennetz creates bespoke cat housing systems, matching customer requirements perfectly, while ensuring that cats have the largest secure outlet possible. In order to create the sort of high-quality fortification that customers expect, Katzennetz works carefully to not just provide a standard solution, but to understand the problems of each individual location and work from there. This is achieved by working directly at a customer’s base every day. For Katzennetz, only practice makes a master, and employees regularly attend training courses to support the development of their skills. These are both external and internal, with daily learning ensuring that the high demands of clients can be met. Working in homes that range from apartment buildings to detached buildings with patios, Katzennetz have built up an array of solutions Despite being a German-based business, the advantages of working in the EU has always played a part in the direction of Katzennetz. Indeed, this little business has the goal of being the leading provider of cat protection not just in Germany, but in Europe as well. Located not just in Germany, but also in Austria, and with a day a week dedicated to developing the growing markets in Switzerland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Belgium. As a business, the unrestricted job access of an open Europe creates a great deal of opportunity. Appreciating that local markets have local demands, the cultivation of partner- ships has been paramount to the company’s success outside of Germany. From working with English manufacturer ProtectaPet to partnering with a leading German manu- facturer to establishing a setting up a partner company to handle Austrian requests, there’s no end in sight for Katzennetz’ ambitions in this area. Even when working in a perpetually fluctuating geographic market, this company’s tailor-made solutions set them apart as something a little different. There aren’t many businesses that match Katzennetz’ desire to make sure that every cat can live in an environment that is as comfortable but as safe as possible. With the approach being typically personalized to match what is required of a customer, and slowly expanding to cover the length and breadth of Europe, it’s certain that Katzennetz have a promising future ahead of them. that can be deployed in a variety of situations with minimal damage to property. This is ever more important as more and more cats are bought as status symbols, with the Bengal Cat, Maine Coon and British Shorthair currently viewed as highly desirable. Making sure that the right protection is in place for these parti- cularly agile creatures can be a challenge, but it is one that Katzennetz continues to rise to. An example of this skill and range is in the Katzenbalkon, a window cage for cats. Installed on the outside of any window, those who live in apartments can give their cats the ability to sit in the sun and relax. Like all Katzennetz’ solutions, each balcony is custom-made and fitted to suit each circumstance. With a frame of anodized aluminum profile, and net of spot-welded aviary wire and a baseplate of weather resistant screen-printing plate, customers can be assured of a high-quality product that will last an incredibly long time. For those fearing the chill, plexiglass sheets can be attached to serve as a windbreak. It’s this attention to detail that has made Katzennetz so successful throughout the EU.