Wagner was named for the second time among the TOP 100 innovators, impressing the jury in the "Innovative processes and organization" category.
For the second time, J. Wagner Gmbh is named among the TOP 100 innovative companies, impressing in size class C (more than 200 employees) in the category "Innovative Processes and Organization".
“This medium-sized company is known as one of the leading manufacturers of systems and equipment for applying powder, paint and other liquid finishings to surfaces. Its portfolio of products ranges from spray guns for do-it-yourself enthusiasts to industrial coating systems. Ever since it was founded in 1947 the company has always striven to innovate and now it has gone several steps further. With our ‘WINNOVATION 2025’ corporate strategy, we are striving for no less than to be the technological leader in the field of liquid and powder coating”, said CEO Dr. Bruno Niemeyer.
This recognition, obtained for the second time, as Top 100 innovator in 2021 shows that this aspiration is not only about innovative products, but is also supported by processes and structures within the company, and not least a culture that has been designed to foster innovation.
The commitment of the staff to innovation has already paid off: for example, with a web-based platform that allows the visualization of the coating systems. Furthermore, a new business model is just about to be established with the “IONIQ Skin” project, as the firm has used the know-how gained in industrial wheel-rim coating to develop a skincare spray device called IONIQ ONE, which is currently being launched online to the market and which has already won the national Digital Champions Award (DCA) this fall.
“Along with the Top 100 award, the national Digital Champions Award 2021 is further confirmation of the good work we have done in terms of innovation, something which we at WAGNER can be proud of the world over”, declared Niemeyer.
The company received the compliments of Ranga Yogeshwar, science journalist and mentor in the 28th edition of the innovation contest.
IONIQ Skincare
IONIQ Skincare, a WAGNER corporate start-up, has already this fall won the national Digital Champions Award (DCA) for IONIQ ONE, a sprayer that is unique in the world in its use of the natural physical attraction of the skin to apply a perfect coat of skincare product and sun-protection product on the body. The prize recognizes flagship digital projects from German small and medium enterprises, and awards prizes to companies that implement digital solutions in a particularly consistent and innovative manner, or who have developed new business models. “Along with the Top 100 award, the national Digital Champions Award 2021 is further confirmation of the good work we have done in terms of innovation, something which we at WAGNER can be proud of the world over”, declared the company’s delighted chief executive Bruno Niemeyer.