The innovation processes of RK Rose+Krieger, a manufacturer of modules for industrial automation technology, also impressed the 'Top 100' jury. Experienced employees scan the market for the latest technology trends and materials and check whether these are suitable for a planned new development. If they find what they are looking for, the project starts. The Minden team then decides on the progress in milestones. "If there is no other way, a project is sometimes abandoned," says Managing Director Hartmut Hoffmann, who was presented with the award by mentor Ranga Yogeshwar in Berlin (see picture). Product managers keep track of potential innovations and, together with their colleagues from the sales department, check the marketability of the resulting ideas.