Supported by exceptional projects, a dedicated team and a continuous commitment to sustainability, we were able to achieve milestones in live communication in line with our guiding principle “People. Create. Expertise.”.
People - the strength of the team is each individual member
The year kicked off with an internal event focusing on the topic of sustainability. With the support of our partner, Coool Agency GmbH, we took time in January to reflect on our processes and further develop sustainable practices. It is clear to us that change starts within our own company. The exchange with each other was inspiring and reinforced our ambition not only to present sustainable successes to the outside world, but also to create a strong internal basis for future innovations.
In addition to our sustainable focus, we placed particular emphasis on team spirit and a sense of community this year. At the fwd: Soccer Cup in July 2024, our team celebrated victory and impressively demonstrated what we can achieve through team spirit.
This year's team event in Nuremberg, which was held under the motto “The strength of the team is each individual member”, also strengthened the trust and cohesion of the teams at our two locations.
A special highlight of the year was the Global Meet to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our parent company NürnbergMesse. The event gave us the opportunity to strengthen existing contacts and make new ones.
Creating and expertise in action - innovative customer projects in 2024
The year 2024 was characterized by innovative projects that impressively demonstrated our expertise in the field of live communication.
One outstanding example is our contribution to IdeenExpo 2024, the largest youth event for technology and science in Europe. For the sixth time, Holtmann+ was responsible for the entire structural implementation and support of over 300 exhibitors. For the first time, we also presented ourselves with a stand at the IdeenExpo together with a large number of partners from our extensive network. The “Neurosphere 2024” offered young people exciting insights into the world of live communication and was received with interest and enthusiasm by the young audience.
Our collaboration with our client Next Generation Manufacturing Canada as part of the Canada Pavilion at the Hannover Messe, which impressively showcased Canada's innovative strength, sustainability and natural wealth, was equally groundbreaking. With a unique stand concept, we succeeded in merging technology and nature and introducing visitors to Canada's diversity.
In October, we supported our long-standing customer Wago GmbH & Co. KG at InnoTrans 2024 not only in trade fair construction, but also conceptually for the first time. With an innovative design and future-oriented solutions, we were able to strengthen WAGO's brand profile and create a new trade fair presence that represents a significant step for both our customer and us.
We also showcased our expertise at the IZB in October 2024: Together with Wolfsburg AG, we developed the VW Group Hubs and the Connecting Area, including the Livestage. Inspiring spaces for dialog between Volkswagen and its suppliers were created here. Thanks to a modular design and a well thought-out concept, we were able to maximize the conservation of resources and present sustainable solutions.
Another highlight was the collaboration with our customer Stadler Rail AG at InnoTrans. Thanks to our many years of experience in trade fair construction and our understanding of complex concepts, we were able to successfully support the company in the implementation of its trade fair presentation.
In addition to these projects, we have also worked for many other long-standing clients worldwide. It is a great pleasure for us to achieve sustainable success through continuous cooperation with our customers. We were also able to kick off a long-term partnership with various new customers this year. We are already looking forward to reporting on these projects in the future.
At the Nuremberg location, our dedicated team played a key role in the successful collaboration with our parent company, NürnbergMesse. With almost 2,000 stands and an impressive total area of over 66,400 square meters, 2024 was an outstandingly successful year. We were also able to establish a more intensive partnership with Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH in the area of system construction. We realized over 7,300 square metres on almost 300 exhibition stands for them.
One sustainable step ahead - sustainability successes at Holtmann+
Sustainability is not only anchored in our new mission statement, but is also an integral part of the way we work. In August and September, we successfully passed the internal and external audits for ISO 20121 certification. The intensive process enabled us to optimize our structures and processes and set the standards for a sustainable event industry.
We share our values and our philosophy of bringing sustainability to life on our newly designed sustainability page on our website. Here we offer transparent insights into our journey and our goals for a sustainable future.
A crowning end to the year and a look ahead to the coming year
At the end of the year, our teams at both locations come together for a joint Christmas breakfast. This is an opportunity to look back on the successful year 2024 and celebrate our joint successes.
We are looking forward with great anticipation to the coming year 2025, which will not only bring major projects, but also the 75th anniversary of Holtmann+.
We would like to thank all employees, customers and partners who have made 2024 a successful year. Together, we are heading towards a sustainable, innovative and successful future.