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We are excited to announce that the European Enterprise Awards will be returning to EU Business News once again in 2023! Throughout its six-year run, the European Enterprise Awards has become a flagship programme for our platform and is a trusted guide to the top performers and leading businesses operating across the European market. The past few years have been extremely turbulent for Europe, with the looming uncertainty of Brexit swiftly followed by the global COVID-19 pandemic, and now the ongoing war in Ukraine. All of these events took a heavy toll on EU industry, which has had to contend with volatile energy prices, supply chain shortages, and rising inflation rates as a result. Business activity has also been shrinking alongside the slowing of consumer demand, as people deal with the effect of a cost-of-living crisis that is leaving them with less disposable income. All of this has meant that European businesses have been forced to come up with inventive means to ensure their survival, under even the most challenging circumstances. The resilience of EU industry has been bolstered by the strong foothold that Europe has in the global economy, as well as its position as a top player in international trade. In fact, the EU is recognised as the largest exporter of manufactured goods in the world, while also ranking as the number one trading partner for over eighty countries. The trade policy of transparency and openness that is promoted across the European market has allowed great opportunities for economic expansion. By developing trade and investment partnerships with the rest of the world, Europe has been successful in creating jobs and sustaining growth in key industry segments. Sofi Parry, Senior Editor Website: www.eubusinessnews.com European Enterprise Awards 2023 AI Global Media, Ltd. (AI) takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the information on this web site. However, AI will not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of any information that is available through this web site. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. The information available through the website and our partner publications is for your general information and use and is not intended to address any particular finance or investment requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us or any of our partner publications and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making or refraining from making any investment or financial decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision. Any arrangement made between you and any third party named in the site is at your sole risk and responsibility.
4. Bottermann Visuals e.U.: Best Newcomer in Corporate Video Production - Austria 6. Soolizi/K2 Project: Most Innovative Personalised Media Application - Europe 8. TrippleZ GmbH: Solar Energy Specialists of the Year - North Rhine-Westphalia 10. BRAUN Decommissioning Technologies: Best Specialist Decommissioning/Decontamination Tech Company - Europe 12. Charly's Bike Store: Best eBike Retailer - Switzerland 14. Proeuropean Trading GmbH: Best Green Energy Project Management Company - Germany 15. Krumpel GmbH: PR Specialists of the Year - Austria 16. TPC MOVERS: Best Home Moving Services Company - Limassol 17. Hausengel: Best Home Cleaning & Maintenance Solutions Provider - Mallorca 18. Cyber Conformity Ltd.: Most Innovative Data Tracking Solutions Company - UK 19. Cyber Conformity Ltd.: Most Innovative Data Tracking Solutions Company - UK 20. Ashtree Risk Group: Investigations & Due Diligence Firm of the Year - ROI 21. Creative Industries Styria: Best Online Creative Networking Platform- Europe 22. A|Q Forensics GmbH: Rising FinTech Stars in Blockchain Forensics - Europe 23. Integre Trans: Best Road Freight Transport Company - Europe 24. Second Life: Most Eco-Friendly Fashion Supply Chain Enterprise - Italy 25. Dellback: Best Sustainable Food Reselling Platform - Sweden 26. Arcoore: Professional in regeneration of components for trucks and buses - Europe 27. Driftautomatik Daab AB: Best Installation Service & Contracting Activity Experts - Stockholm 28. Glenn Blackman, FundInvoice LLP: Invoice Finance Quote Specialists of the Year – UK 29. Early Friday: Best End-to-End Data Science Solutions Company - the Netherlands Contents
Jul22546 4. erhard Bottermann’s fascination with the world of film and computer technology can be traced back to when he was 11 years old, and he first saw The Empire Strikes Back on VHS. From this moment, Gerhard knew his calling, and his future was set. As an expert navigating the animation and visualisation landscapes all these years later, he is continuing to nurture this passion, tackling new challenges every day, from creating objects and landscapes to even bringing whole worlds to life. From 2005 until founding Botterman Visuals in 2021, Gerhard was employed at a variety of agencies across Austria, being celebrated along with - the last agency where he was employed - in 2019 with a Corporate Media & TV Award in Cannes. Under his own steam, Gerhard today specialises in three key topic areas, 2D/3D animation, 3D visualisation, and VFX composting. Through his 2D and 3D animation offerings, Gerhard can support his customers by creating 2D animations to be used in complex workflows and processes, and 3D animations to be used in areas such as logos, lettering, graphics, and models. This is in addition to image videos, event visuals suitable for animating or simulating the abstract, using motion design/graphics to turn graphic elements into live animations, and finally, using modern software tools such as After Effects and Maya. Across this area, Gerhard’s precision means that reliable assistance can be afforded, and tight deadlines met. When it comes to the realm of 3D visualisation, first impressions matter. These are the most sought-after by those manufacturing technical products or seeking to evoke emotion across a company website, film, or advertisement. Since this type of visualisation aims to bring hand-drawn sketches to life, looking as realistic as possible, it is impossible without the necessary skill, something that Gerhard has effortlessly picked up after more than 15 years. Gerhard can aid immeasurably by creating 3D logos/lettering, 3D visualisations suitable for product presentations, and 3D rendering that can utilised across advertising and film. Once more, this is all possible by using the latest and greatest software in the 3D visualisation space. The final area of service is VFX composting, where Gerhard expertly undertakes the crafting of post-production/composition, creates visual effects that can be used in product images, films, and branding/explanatory business videos, and finally, integrates photorealistic elements. Building off his expertise in 2D and 3D has been key as Gerhard seeks to make waves in the VFX industry and Best Newcomer in Corporate Video Production - Austria One cannot begin to grasp Bottermann Visuals e.U. without first understanding its namesake, Founder Gerhard Bottermann. Bolstered by more than 15 years of experience in the field excelling as a 3D generalist and 2D motion graphic designer, Gerhard is the sole proprietor of Bottermann Visuals, a company he began in 2021. Today, his company serves an array of businesses from start-ups through to multi-national corporations, collaborating with whomever his customer may be in order to showcase their brand through means such as image videos (a reel designed to highlight a brand’s image) or animated videos and visualisations. We speak to Gerhard in order to learn more about this venture. expand this element of his business. So far, he has taken part in two short films, and eagerly awaits more projects in this area. Operating in such a field highlights Gerhard’s childhood dreams coming true, and the man who started out in the industry almost two decades ago would surely be proud to see how far he has come. While he may no longer be the 20-year-old just starting out in the business, Gerhard can now leverage his 17 years of direct industry experience operating within the media sector to complete projects faster and to a higher standard. Cost-effectiveness is a key selling point for Botterman Visuals, something that is a direct result of Gerhard’s “experience, punctuality, and reliability throughout the entire project period.” Equally essential to Gerhard’s success has been the stellar advice he gives to his customers, addressing any practicalities and ensuring they are not sold something unnecessary. With this equal footing approach of his in toe, “there is a probability that you can retain the customer for a longer period of time.” Such extensive industry experience means that Gerhard has come to fully understand it - and unlocked an ability to navigate the developments and challenges that arise. Regarding trends, he believes that in today’s increasingly globalised world, there are few trends specific only to certain countries, and rather, companies are navigating issues and opportunities that make themselves known on a global scale. Inevitably, this leads Gerhard to mentioning the omnipresent nature of AI. “It's difficult to say where the journey is going. However, in my opinion, AI is hyped too much. Because the topics of data security, copyright, and, of course, workplace security are quickly ‘left under the table’ in the public discussion.” Those in Austria are acutely aware that in discussions surrounding AI implementation in business, it is only ever the good things that are referenced, with some of the cons being deliberately left out. In spite of these negative points, AI does have some uses in the operations of Botterman Visuals, and as Gerhard tells us, “I also use AI but always together with plugins for my main programmes, so that certain tasks can be solved faster and (sometimes) more precisely.” AI is something that could ultimately become incredibly useful in the future, but it will require the efforts of politicians and lawmakers to put the relevant legislation in place that can stop it from being used to exploit businesses and customers. Outside of the technological sphere, Gerhard shifts his focus to talk about his home base of Europe, and some of the benefits and G Contact Details Contact: Gerhard Bottermann Company: Bottermann Visuals e.U. Web Address: https://www.bottermannvisuals.com/en/ Dec23092
5. challenges of being located within an EU country. One primary area of focus here is the predominant use of one currency, with this making financial matters much easier as conversion is oftentimes not something that Gerhard has to worry about when working with customers from other EU countries. As he eloquently puts it, “you don't need to make life unnecessarily difficult. I see it that way in all areas of life.” Nevertheless, Gerhard believes that some overarching issues within the EU on matters such as unanimity still need to be addressed in order to further streamline its policies. Putting such matters aside, as a sole proprietor, Gerhard’s internal culture rests squarely on his own shoulders, and consists of a trifecta of traits, reliability, self-organisation, and friendliness. Standing firm with his decision to work alone at the moment, Gerhard acknowledges the uncertainty of the future of the industry, since the market and customer demands are undergoing continuous shifts. For the immediate future, Gerhard is starting 2024 hoping to deliver a first and second quarter that are better than 2023, a year that he described as “difficult.” Despite these challenges, Gerhard is confident this year will bring some new and interesting projects, and that Bottermann Visuals e.U. will continue to establish itself. Best Newcomer in Corporate Video Production - Austria
6. Most Innovative Personalised Media Application – Europe Dec23246 Under the K2 Project banner, this innovative photo/diary application was introduced in 2020, and, like many successful projects, was done so to remedy a need by its creator, in this case, Gaelle Anderson. Soolizi was designed to fulfil Gaelle’s wish for an all-in-one solution that would bring together the ease of a notes app, to also add text to photographs, the flexibility of social media platforms to share posts with friends and family, and a unique ability to print out highlights from the year, all in less than 10 minutes. This unique quartet of offerings underpins the uniquity of the app, and as Gaelle explains, “we have competitors for each of these functionalities, but not as a whole.” At its core, Soolizi serves to preserve the stories of the common person, celebrating the unique story that we all have to tell. Gaelle points out, “we can't keep on filling data centres with thousands of photographs we will never look at again. Select some and bin others. If you can write a title and a comment, then the photo is important to you.” These chosen pictures ultimately create a timeline of a person’s life, and when they are passed on to loved ones, the memories and emotions that are unlocked will make a user glad they spent a short amount of time saving the image and creating a caption. After all, “a photo without a title has no meaning one generation later.” All of this has been made possible through the leveraging of the latest in technological developments, but, as Gaelle explains, emerging technologies such as AI could have a drastic impact on history, memories, and the truth. With AI, suddenly a person can be somewhere that they have never been before, with somebody that they have never met. In a digital world where physical proof no longer exists, this prospect is scary. By utilising Soolizi however, one can keep track of their memories with self-written captions and the sharing of a multitude of thoughts and opinions with authentic family and friend users. Technology is not always reliable, and it is important to have people in place for when worst case scenarios occur. Gaelle references HAL 9000 refusing to open the pod bay doors in 2001: A Space Odyssey or the famous “computer says no” line from Little Britain as stern reminders of why it is necessary for human beings to serve as the backup key, and for those working at Soolizi, this entails, “taking responsibility for what we are doing and being able to find a solution when tech does not work.” This leads into one of the key benefits of working in Europe, which, for Gaelle, is advantageous as it allows creators such as her to try new things, with a safety net attached. How much would a person pay for access to the diary of their great-grandmother? What is the value of a person’s family history? Gaelle Anderson, the brain behind application Soolizi, which enables memories to be captured through photographs and personalised media, allows future generations to discover their roots. Soolizi lets users preserve all of the details of their past and present, to leave key moments in their life behind for family members to access within a protected space. We catch up with Gaelle to learn more about this pioneering development that is sure to satisfy future generations. Exploring new avenues is not something that is unfamiliar to the three shareholders at the helm of K2 Project, and the team of coders they possess have afforded the wider team an opportunity to create other apps that serve different markets and thus expand the company’s client base. To this end, two services are today staples in the business’ offering, the first of which being a B2B approach, where apps and software are created to appease the wants of small- and medium-sized businesses that cannot find what they are looking for on the market. The target group for this is mostly telecommunication companies, who are often in search of very specific technologies in order to further streamline their offerings to consumers. The second category is B2C, and it is here that Soolizi lies, as well other such apps that are created for the purposes of navigating everyday life and organising. Across its offerings, whether these be on the web or app-based, there is a commitment to transparency and being upfront with clients, something likely aided by Gaelle’s understandable concerns regarding the dangers of technology if not managed correctly. Furthermore, no hidden agendas exist within the offerings, and a customer’s data is not sold when they use any of the types of applications or software mentioned above. Central to this promise is the innate honesty of Gaelle and the team, with this also being one of the many positive traits that must be displayed throughout the recruitment process. Gaelle tells us, “recruiting is about finding the right balance in a candidate between curiosity, productivity, and caring.” Of course, CVs and the relevant experiences are important, but it is vital that a candidate has the right personality for the job and understands what it is that is expected. Since K2 Project is a production company and not a research lab, technique is a means and not an end, and some of the perks on offer include working from home, so long as respect is warranted on both sides. Addressing the future of Soolizi, the next key stage in its ongoing development will be improving its ‘eBook to print’ process, as well as making the app available in different languages so as to be used around the world. Improving the simplicity of the interface and its ease of use are other things that will define the team’s undertakings over the coming months, and we are excited to see the ways that these experts will continue to streamline the app’s processes to save one’s precious moments easily. Contact Details Contact: Gaelle Anderson Company: Soolizi/K2 Project Web Address: www.soolizi.com
Jul22546 8. rippleZ’s extensive de-installing, reusing, and recycling service beings with the de-installing of solar panel modules that have been in place for approximately 8-10 years. The modules are packaged ready for transport on pallets directly at the solar park before being taken to the warehouse in Hilden for inspection. There, the modules are subjected to several tests, sorted accordingly and then sent to the second-hand market or for disposal. As part of this service, the team guarantees the highest level of professionalism and efficiency. Care is taken to reduce the impact of such activities on the environment and to comply with local safety standards. Any panels that are in good condition and deemed suitable to be used again find themselves included in the company’s SecondLife programme, whereby they are sold by the team to be utilised in a new solar park as to avoid the needless waste of an item that is still in perfect working order. Only once these SecondLife modules have been tested and certified for reuse are they are shipped out all over the world. TrippleZ’s experienced sales team collaborate closely with customers in order to fully understand their needs and provide the optimal solution in each situation, testament to the drive of those within the company to build lasting customer relationships and increase the performance of a customer’s assets. On the other hand, those units that are faulty or have lost some of their efficiency over time are afforded a certified primary treatment plan that conforms to ElektroG §21, paragraph 4, thus cementing the team as the premier choice for the professional disposal of solar modules. After any of the surviving components that can be utilised elsewhere have been removed, the modules are then disposed of in a way that is professionally and environmentally sound, with a recycling and disposal service carried out that is in accordance with §53 KrWG and has proof of recycling. In order to achieve this environmentally conscious goal, TrippleZ has entered into partnerships with certified waste disposal companies in Germany and Europe that take care of the actual disposal activities. It is through this unique approach that truly maximises the value of in-use components and promotes sustainability in both reusing and recycling, that TrippleZ is proud to support a customer fully in Solar Energy Specialists of the Year - North Rhine-Westphalia Serving as the ultimate repowering partner for its clients since operations commenced in 2015, TrippleZ GmbH is a company that specialises in repowering solar parks, a process that involves replacing all of the existing solar panels with ones that are newer, more advanced, and more cost-effective, thus increasing efficiency and overall performance. In addition to this exchange service, the team tests the used solar modules for reuse and has non-reusable modules recycled and disposed of by appropriate disposal partners. TrippleZ GmbH is certified as a primary treatment facility in accordance with the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). Testing for reuse complies with EU regulations to minimise waste and also saves important renewable energy resources. Zain El Jouhari -CEO of TrippleZ GmbH- tells us more about the company's professional work at first hand. the repowering of their solar park, assisting every step of the way, from an initial appraisal through to the transporting and storage of the necessary equipment. Each project is handled individually and tailored as a result of careful analysis, ensuring the solutions provided are reliable and transparent, as well as being in-keeping with moral and ethical practices. As Zain tells us, “this process reflects our commitment to sustainability and resource efficiency and contributes to extending the life cycle of solar modules.” Another vital stage in this process is the company owning one of Europe’s largest transshipment points in its hometown of Hilden. This area boasts a storage space of more than 5000m2 and nine loading ramps, meaning that several trucks can be loaded and unloaded at the same time, and the necessary PV equipment and goods sent swiftly on the way to happy customers all over the world that are waiting to receive them, whether they are just starting out in the field of renewable energy or have been utilising the company’s services for several years. While TrippleZ may have started out as just a regular solar panel dealer, an innate drive to become more environmentally conscious and innovate within the sector led to the business becoming the first treatment centre for used solar modules in the vicinity, a uniquity across the whole of Europe. Leading the charge, TrippleZ is responsible for fostering the emergence of the second-hand solar equipment market, utilising its unique skills to single-handedly stop thousands of tonnes of ‘waste’, and instead ensure that modules have a lengthier life cycle. There are many benefits to this reusing of panels, with the effects especially being felt in countries that are developing, providing them with green, infrastructure-independent energy. Since TrippleZ GmbH is based in Germany’s western state of North Rhine-Westphalia, it receives all of the freedoms that are afforded to those countries within the European Union, something outlined by Zain as being one of the highlights of the business’ home base. Not only is the business able to take advantage of these EU principles and values, which are comprised of freedom, democracy, equality, and the rule of law, but similar, like-minded values are in place within, as the company’s status as family-run T Contact Details Contact: Zain El Jouhari Company: TrippleZ GmbH Web Address: https://www.tripplez.com/ Dec23155
9. means that it operates with a flat hierarchy, where the opinions and input of all are treasured and personal responsibility is afforded the uppermost priority. In addition, the location offers all customers a convenient central location in the centre of Germany and is not far from transhipment ports such as Hamburg, Rotterdam or Antwerp. With the secondary solar market set to experience a boom in the short term, the above will serve to stand the team in good stead as they navigate the complex challenges that are soon to follow, when millions of tonnes of these solar modules are being replaced, and it will be on the company’s shoulders to make sure that its resources are used sparingly and as effectively as possible over the coming years. Its biggest challenge is already the logistical side of the business, particularly on a day-to-day basis, and managing the large number of modules that the company provides is the number one priority. Zain: "In order to do justice to the growing market and underpin our current leading position, we are open to investors who are specifically involved in renewable energies and environmental protection.” With such investors on the company’s side, the sky Solar Energy Specialists of the Year - North Rhine-Westphalia is the limit for the future of not only the company, but also the solar power industry more widely, and it is certain that pioneering new advancements and technologies will be made as both the business and market expand in the coming decades. On the back of such changes, Zain explains that the business is expecting its turnover to triple in 2024 alone, and in preparing for this and other such future shifts, the team have begun to invest in and build a fully automated testing facility for used solar panel modules, something that Zain tells us the whole team is incredibly excited about. Bolstered by such technology, the efforts of those at TrippleZ GmbH in the yielding of waste avoidance and the conservation of resources will be able to be spread further, benefiting more people throughout Germany, Europe, and across the world. By recycling and enabling solar modules to have second or even third lives, TrippleZ GmbH continues to succeed and redefine its aims of creating ecological sustainability and has thus more than earned the title of North Rhine-Westphalia’s Solar Energy Specialists of the Year.
10. Best Specialist Decommissioning/ Decontamination Tech Company - Europe Jan24046 With centuries of history under its belt, BRAUN Decommissioning Technologies is a well-established company with roots that date back to 1798, when renowned blacksmith Isidor Braun founded the first and only file production business in the Schwarzwald area of Konstanz. Later, his son Isidor Karl Braun moved the operation to a large economic region of the Austrian-Hungarian monarchy, where he acquired a property near Vöcklabruck. Adding a hammer mill and a crucible steel smeltery to the castle, he expanded the company’s offerings and named it Braun’s Sons. Now in its seventh generation, Braun’s Sons has since been split into multiple divisions. In 2009, it entered the field of dismantling nuclear facilities with the development of its mobile cold cutting saw with special saw blades for the dismantling of large metal structures. This led to the birth of BRAUN Decommissioning Technologies. Since 2021, the business has been headed by Managing Director Roderich Martin Braun, who joined the family business in 2018 after studying internationally and gaining professional experience in Austria and Sweden. Today, BRAUN Decommissioning Technologies is driven by a simple mission: to facilitate the controlled dismantling of conventional and nuclear facilities and the disposal of radioactive waste. To achieve this, the company offers a wide range of dismantling technologies, including wall saws, wire saws, plunge saws, drill rigs, cooling units, and hydraulic power packs. It also offers products for decontamination like wall saws and wall peelers, as well as decommissioning technologies like cold cutting saws, saw blades, bridge saws, drum dismantling machines, internal pipe cutters, and centrifugal cutters. BRAUN Decommissioning Technologies serves a niche client base, including owners of nuclear power plants who wish to dismantle their facilities, specialised companies that dismantle nuclear power plants, and companies that offer concrete cutting and drilling services. Over the years, the values held by BRAUN Decommissioning Technologies have remained the same, centred around honesty, fairness, long-term thinking, and future-oriented action. The business also BRAUN Decommissioning Technologies is a familyowned business focused on developing and producing technologies for the controlled decommissioning, decontamination, and dismantling of conventional and nuclear facilities, as well as for the concrete cutting and drilling industries. The company is proud of its ability to cut all kinds of different materials, generating novel solutions where options are limited. places great emphasis on the importance of partnership-based and high-performance cooperation, both internally and with customers and suppliers. Furthermore, BRAUN Decommissioning Technologies values precision, aiming to provide the best possible solutions. The company believes that, even if perfection is not possible, it is important to strive to deliver the perfect product. For this reason, it makes every effort to constantly engage in research and development in order to create new technologies and enhance its existing product offerings. In this, BRAUN Decommissioning Technologies always makes use of the feedback and information it has received from its customers, especially those who use its machines on a daily basis to carry out dismantling work. This enables the business to gain an in-depth understanding of the on-site situation and identify the challenges that need to be mastered. In everything it does, BRAUN Decommissioning Technologies demonstrates steadfast commitment to developing creative ideas and approaches, undergoing intensive research, and carrying out empirical tests. For the technologies it has created, the company has successfully obtained several patents, including three European patents, and its innovative spirit has been recognised in multiple international awards programmes. Serving clients who dismantle both conventional and nuclear facilities, BRAUN Decommissioning Technologies differentiates itself from its competitors through the robustness of its machines. Being exposed to high radioactivity, it is essential that the company’s products are sturdy and can be used under water. Whilst this robustness is not as important for clients dismantling conventional facilities, they still benefit from the machines’ longevity and low maintenance nature thanks to their strength. Another fact that sets BRAUN Decommissioning Technologies apart from others is that its machines are based on a modular system. The company’s product range was forged on a sustainable concept to serve a sustainable purpose. Contact: Roderich Braun Company: BRAUN Decommissioning Technologies Web Address: braun-ddd.com
Its modularity makes it possible not only to replace defective components, but also to combine and expand the machines. For example, BRAUN Decommissioning Technologies’ drill rig can be expanded into a plunge-cut or wire saw. Meanwhile, its wall saw can be expanded into a wall milling machine or wire saw. Furthermore, BRAUN Decommissioning Technologies is unique for its ability to create holistic solutions to solve a number of challenges. The company most often faces three key issues: radioactivity, limited dismantling possibilities due to factors like lack of space, and materials that are difficult to dismantle. For this reason, the company works to create holistic solutions, aiming to ensure that the right tool is used to cut the right material, that the machine is adapted to the tool and the environment, and that the operators are able to use the machine correctly. This may involve manufacturing special designs for certain projects, developing tools suitable for use under water and remotely, and offering training to clients’ operating personnel. For its outstanding work in the field of dismantling nuclear and conventional facilities, BRAUN Decommissioning Technologies has been awarded the title of Best Specialist Decommissioning/ Decontamination Tech Company, Europe, in the European Enterprise Awards 2023. In the first half of this year, the business looks forward to two interesting projects. The first will involve providing an internal pipe cutter for the dismantling of a German nuclear power plant. As part of the other, it will deliver two wall saws on a carrier for the dismantling of a contaminated wall in a Canadian nuclear facility.
12. Best eBike Retailer- Switzerland Dec23140 Charly’s Bike Store was established when Charly, having worked as an instructor at WattWorld for a number of years, decided to branch out on his own and pursue his dream of opening a bike store in Geneva. In 2020, the shop opened its doors with two primary goals, which were to participate in the creation of a greener economy by supplying local brands and to drive the mobility revolution with efficient, environmentally friendly means of transport. Since then, Charly’s Bike Store has operated based on several core values, including integrity, availability, transparency, professionalism, care for the environment, quality craftsmanship, and maximum customer satisfaction. Charly comments, “Our objectives and values have not changed since the shop was created 15 days before the arrival of Covid, when we were ordered by the Swiss Confederation to close over 4 months.” Today, Charly’s Bike Store is a thriving business operated by a team of passionate people, all of whom are enthusiastic about bikes and keen to share their knowledge. Being based in Geneva, the shop faces several competitors across the city and the rest of Switzerland. For this reason, it strives to set itself apart through its commitment to its customers, putting them at the top of the pyramid. This means listening to them, providing them with the best advice to suit their needs, and delivering great after-sales service. Charly and his team go above and beyond to be of help to their customers, answering their questions and offering them advice when they need assistance. With proficiency in five languages, they can easily communicate with any customer who speaks French, Spanish, English, Italian, or German. Thanks to the outstanding service they continue to provide, more and more companies are calling on the store for eBike fleets, secure in the knowledge that they will receive an unparalleled after-sales experience. Alongside its exceptional customer service, Charly’s Bike Store is committed to offering the highest quality bikes, eBikes, and accessories. To ensure their ability to select the best products for customers, the team engage in ongoing training courses, equipping them with the latest information on eBikes, lithium-ion batteries, and bike components. On top of this, the business tests all products for between six months and a year before deciding whether it is of sufficient quality to sell to customers. With a 2-4 years warranty Situated in the heart of Geneva, Switzerland’s second most populated city, Charly’s Bike Store offers an exceptional range of premium electric bikes, bicycles, and accessories from the best Swiss and European brands. Whether you are in need of a helmet, headlights, or a specific kind of bike, the shop is bound to have what you need. Here, we speak to Owner Charles Joset, also known as Charly, a keen cyclist and mechanic who has over 20 years of experience with both ordinary and electric bikes. on all bikes, customers can rest assured that they have purchased a product that will last. “Until the pandemic, most customers wanted the price and weren’t too concerned about quality and after-sales service,” Charly comments. “Over the last two years or so, this has changed, with customers taking the time to find out about the stores and products they want and putting service and product quality before price.” Charly’s Bike Store has recently gone entirely local with its product offerings, making it one of the only stores to offer Swissmade or European bikes. This choice is beginning to bear fruit, with more and more people starting to change how they shop due to the growing awareness that returning to European production will not only minimise environmental impact and control costs, but also enable the country to be proactive in the event of production problems. Moreover, Charly’s Bike Store is proud to take additional steps to contribute towards environmental protection. For example, it offers 100% biodegradable bags, enabling customers to comfortably carry their purchases home without using single-use plastic. Charly’s Bike Store also works with Inobat to recycle bike batteries, covering the recycling costs for those that were purchased in its own shop. Furthermore, the business recycles used inner tubes and offers a solvent-free cleaning fluid for bicycle transmissions. Considering its efforts to provide the best products and services to all customers, it is no surprise that Charly’s Bike Store has received almost 500 five-star reviews on Google after only four years of operation. For example, one satisfied customer shares, “A great bike shop in Geneva. Charly was super helpful, patient, and very knowledgeable about everything related to bikes. Has a good selection of quality bikes and accessories and an impressive workshop for repairs. Charly was very patient and gave me a detailed explanation about the bikes he holds in his shop.” The steady flow of glowing reviews has been highly motivating for Charly and his team, proving that they are on the right track when it comes to achieving customer satisfaction. However, the shop’s customers have showed their appreciation for Charly’s Bike Store in many other ways, supporting it through the challenges it has faced since its establishment. For example, having opened so soon before the Covid pandemic, Charly’s Bike Store Contact: Charles Joset Company: Charly's Bike Store Web Address: www.charlysbikestore.ch
received no help from the government. The business owes its existence to the loyalty of its customers, which enabled it to survive the two years of the pandemic. Some customers had known Charly for years when he worked in other bike shops, whilst others were new customers who chose to put their trust in his products. Another challenge arose when, in 2023, Charly suffered from a heart attack and was unable to fully open the shop for six weeks. He shares, “We had a lot of customers who came by just to see how I was and support me. It confirmed to me that we want to be more than just an ordinary shop and that the special relationship we have with our customers is what makes us different.” For its exceptional accomplishments over the last four years, Charly’s Bike Store has received the title of Best eBike Retailer, Switzerland, in the European Enterprise Awards 2023. In the years to come, the business plans to contribute towards the democratisation of the hydrogen-powered eBike by continuing to offer reasonable prices and 12-month 0% finance options. It also hopes to increase the size of the shop, hiring more like-minded people to support this growth.
14. Best Green Energy Project Management Company - Germany Based in Munich, ProEuropean Trading GmbH is a leading project management company dedicated to innovating the green energy sector. With its turnkey projects, the business plays a crucial role in generating, distributing, and integrating the latest technological advances into power generation projects. Its mission is to make clean energy affordable and accessible for its partners and their regional communities. ProEuropean Trading GmbH is leading the charge in green energy solutions and for its innovative work, the company has been awarded a European Enterprise Award. ProEuropean specialises in research and innovation in Green H2 (green hydrogen), installation and delivery of turnkey power station projects, project structuring, planning, and project finance. By integrating green energy systems, the company strives to play a leading part in the European Energy Transformation towards carbon neutrality and supports the EU’s long-term strategy of climate neutrality by 2050. ProEuropean will complete its mission through the development, construction, and implementation of clean energy projects throughout Europe. Its primary focus is providing deep decarbonisation solutions to the industrial sector with the aim of achieving zero carbon emissions. The current global energy crisis is accelerating the green transition from fossil fuel-based energy to renewable solutions. Hydrogen technologies offer a low-carbon and cheaper alternative for energy security. It is the EU’s objective to achieve a domestic target of ten million tons of renewable hydrogen by 2030. To meet this goal, further research and investment into renewable energy and green hydrogen is required. H2Crete Valley, ProEuropean’s largest endeavour to date, is a pioneering project dedicated to generating H2 from renewable energy sources and sea water. The project will create a largescale green hydrogen production plant on the island of Crete. H2Crete’s objective is to build a cost-effective H2 hub that will positively impact the local and European economies and distribute energy to key markets in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, and Romania. The project is supported by several renowned institutions including RINA, an international engineering company that advises ProEuropean on technical and financial matters. Several other energy companies have announced their intent to build in Crete due to the strategic positioning of the island. Projects such as EuroAsia Interconnector and EastMed pipeline will provide significant environmental benefits and access to reliable, lowcost energy sources. ProEuropean has chosen Atherinolakos, an uninhabited industrial area in Crete, as the best location to build the H2Crete Valley Project. The area boosts direct access to existing infrastructure, port facilities, open sea, desalination plants, and TSO’s and DSO’s networks and pipelines. The project aims to create roughly 245 new jobs which will boost employment in the project management sector. As well as recruitment, H2Crete will offer a series of training programs to educate its staff on the green hydrogen ecosystem. Through these actions, ProEuropean will contribute to the EU’s objectives of reducing employment and fostering lifelong learning. The H2Crete Valley Project has been recognised by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership as a ‘Hydrogen Valley’, one of 84 in the world, for its contributions to the renewable energy sector. Through H2Crete, ProEuropean aims to turn Crete into the green hydrogen hub of the Mediterranean Sea. The green hydrogen produced will be used for several different end-markets: export, public mobility, and the Navy. ProEuropean is currently in negotiations with Greek shipowners, port authorities, and international companies to deliver its green energy sources to the export market. Green hydrogen can also be used as an alternative fuel for public mobility (buses, cars, and heavy goods vehicles). The H2Crete Valley project will incentivise drivers with the aim of transforming Cretan vehicles into a hydrogen-powered zeroemission fleet. Lastly, the project will target the Hellenic Navy and NATO, who have positioned major naval bases on Crete. H2Crete hopes to supply hydrogen to fuel-cell Navy submarines in operation in the Mediterranean Sea. ProEuropean is dedicated to unlocking the power of renewable energy solutions for its partners and their communities. The company aims to become a vital player in creating clean energy and fulfilling the EU’s goal of achieving net neutrality by 2030. Through projects such as H2Crete, ProEuropean will continue to incorporate the latest technological advancements in the generation and distribution of green hydrogen and implement them into power generation projects. The company’s overarching vision is to make clean energy an affordable, accessible, and reliable option for everyone. ProEuropean’s innovative work has led us to bestow the business with this year’s award for Best Green Energy Project Management Company – Germany. Contact: AikateriniI Lianoudaki Company: Proeuropean Trading GmbH Web Address: https://proeuropean.eu/ Dec23332
Jul22493 15. Established in 2010, Krumpel GmbH is a PR agency that specialises in the areas of ESG communications, crisis communications, litigation PR, employer branding, PR management, political communications, personal branding, and positioning. For its outstanding services, the agency has recently been recognised in the European Enterprise Awards 2023. In the wake of this achievement, we explore Krumpel’s work and its commitment to the clients it serves. Above all, communication is about being understood. This is especially important when you need your message to be efficiently received by its target audience. Whilst they may not share your views, it is essential for your most relevant conversation partners to receive the message and be able to understand your values. This is where Krumpel GmbH comes in, offering a range of precise communication tools. In 2010, the agency was established by Bernhard Krumpel, a seasoned professional with a rich background in public relations and communications. Since then, the agency has focused on stakeholder communications in the political, media, and business environments, providing its clients with strategic advice at the intersection of these three areas. Krumpel thrives on tackling complex tasks, meaning it is particularly skilled when it comes to crisis communication, litigation PR, and strategic consulting. In everything it does, Krumpel puts the customer first, aiming to ensure that they are always satisfied with the service they have received. To accomplish this, the agency strives to facilitate respectful cooperation between all parties in every project it works on. Furthermore, Krumpel values confidentiality, always working to protect clients’ privacy. It does not see the value in bragging about the big-name companies it works with, instead focusing on achieving its goals and delivering the best results. Operating in a competitive field, Krumpel sets itself apart through the outstanding knowledge and experience of its team. The agency understands that it must work to stay on top of all relevant industry developments in order to remain ahead of its competitors, who also have a lot to offer. For this reason, it continuously strives to enhance its offerings in line with the evolving landscape of PR and communications. For example, Krumpel recognises that, due to technological advancement, social media is becoming more and more important. This means that its clients are likely to want to focus on strengthening their online presence rather than advertising in printed media. Additionally, more clients are choosing to focus on employer branding, not only to find the right people to hire but also to keep their current staff. This means that internal communications are increasing in significance. Thanks to its unrelenting commitment to keeping up with the times, Krumpel continues to stand head and shoulders above the rest, with its clients frequently praising its readiness, confidentiality, and holistic thinking. Ultimately, due to the unparalleled quality of its work, the agency is proud to obtain new clients exclusively through recommendations from former or existing clients. As an Austria-based agency, Krumpel is proud to be a European business. Due to its location, the company not only benefits from Europe’s stable social framework and functioning legal system but also from its country’s central orientation. This means that it is able to serve a wide variety of global markets, receiving enquiries from clients based both in Europe and across the world. For its continued excellence in all areas, Krumpel has been awarded the title of PR Specialists of the Year, Austria, in the European Enterprise Awards 2023. In the coming months, the agency will be working on a complex project that involves providing strategic support for an election campaign. Whilst this project will undoubtedly be challenging, there is no doubt that Krumpel is up for the task. We are pleased to congratulate Bernhard on Krumpel GmbH’s success in this awards programme and wish him the best of luck in all his endeavours. Contact Details Contact: Bernhard Krumpel Company: Krumpel GmbH Web Address: www.krumpel.at PR Specialists of the Year - Austria
16. Jan24374 Based in Limassol, a bustling city on the south coast of Cyprus, TPC Movers is a reliable provider of premium removal and relocation logistics services, striving to meet the diverse needs of both homeowners and business owners. Since its establishment almost a decade ago, the company has become known for its experience and dedication to excellence. Here, we explore its work in the wake of its success in the European Enterprise awards 2023. Anyone who has moved to a new house in the past knows that the process involves so much more than just moving boxes and furniture, requiring detailed planning and careful packing. With so much to remember, it is all too easy to forget something. On top of everything else there is to think about, you must consider the safety of your home and possessions throughout the process. This is why it is important not to compromise on your removals service. Rather than simply going for the cheapest option, you should instead choose the service that is best suited to you and your move. This is where TPC Movers comes in, offering the perfect blend of affordability, quality, and personalisation. Dedicated to taking the hassle out of moving so its clients can focus on what matters most, the company offers a complete door-todoor service for moving all your household items, including disassembly and re-assembly, packing services and materials, long and short-term storage facilities, and third-party services. Each client is assigned a dedicated move coordinator, who organises the packing, loading, transit, unloading, unpacking, and distribution of their belongings. Understanding the importance of choosing the correct removal services, TPC Movers offers a free consultation, as part of which it works with the client to develop a moving strategy that is tailored to suit their unique situation. In this, clients can choose to hire the full service or a few specific services, depending on their needs. With accountability at the heart of its operations, the company also provides them with a fair and open cost estimate. When it comes to the client’s moving day, the chosen services will be carried out by the reliable TPC Movers team. As highly motivated professionals with a passion for their work, they go above and beyond to ensure that everything is carried out as requested, correctly, and in a timely manner. With innovation at their core, the team are committed to ensuring that clients’ special requests are fulfilled. They are also highly adaptable, effectively finding solutions to any unexpected difficulties that occur before or during the moving process. With TPC Movers, clients can trust that they will benefit from fair costs, complete reliability, and excellent services delivered by people who know what they’re doing. The company does everything it can to ensure the welfare and satisfaction of its clients, providing them with a smoother, more organised, and worry-free experience on their moving day. Since its establishment in 2015, TPC Movers has earned a reputation for its dependable and expert moving services. Over the years, it has helped thousands of people to make their move locally, nationally, or internationally in complete confidence. For its outstanding work, it has received an astonishing number of positive reviews, resulting in its impressive five-star rating on Google. For example, one customer shares, “I have experienced good moving companies in the past, but TPC Movers are the absolute best out there! TPC were on the ball from the first phone enquiry, until the last box was carried in. Everyone who works there is friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, and the movers just went above and beyond, making a stressful experience easy. I will recommend their services to everyone.” In light of this glowing praise, it is no surprise that TPC Movers has been named Best Home Moving Services Company, Limassol, in the European Enterprise Awards 2023. We are delighted to congratulate the company on this exceptional achievement and wish it the best of luck in the years to come. Contact Details Contact: Adrian Serban Company: TPC MOVERS Web Address: www.tpcmovers.com Best Home Moving Services Company - Limassol
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