Growth in the polyurethane branch continues unabated. For Hennecke, this coincides perfectly with the equally expansive growth rates in mechanical engineering. In my opinion, however, it is too easy to attribute this positive development simply to the general performance indicators in the relevant markets. Our industry is constantly reinventing itself and pushing boundaries to make the often-referenced "impossible" possible, step by step. In terms of raw materials as well as mechanical engineering. The microeconomic perspective therefore reveals that many players rely not only on global economic data, but also actively drive demand with constant new developments, by adapting their products exactly to market requirements. Hennecke goes a step further in attempting to anticipate future market requirements with new products. An ideal example of this is the new COLOURLINE, a modular machine system that makes it extremely simple to change colours while carrying out surface finishing of injection-moulded parts. A highly specialised use that is nonetheless being employed increasingly often for large-scale production applications, where flexibility is a decisive factor. In this subject area, we work closely together with science and research as well as with customers. This latest edition of our customer magazine also contains further examples of new mechanical engineering that has been tailored exactly to customer requirements. A new horizontal carriage mould carrier provides optimal insulation values for hot water tanks and our new IBC station is equipped with so many improved details that it completely overshadows comparable systems. We also challenge the status quo in classic fields of application, however. In this context especially, I am happy to inform you about two flexible foam specialists from China and Argentina who are "shaking up" the local markets with comprehensively equipped Hennecke slabstock lines and high-quality products. As you can see: we set ourselves apart from the competition so that you can also set yourselves apart with your product ideas. With this in mind, I hope you enjoy reading this exciting and informative edition of our customer magazine INNOVATIONS.

Rolf Trippler
Managing Director Sales