BHS Corrugated has won the TOP 100 innovation Competition for the third time and has been awarded the TOP 100 Seal of Approval for 2025, making the company one of the most innovative SMEs in Germany once again.
The award ceremony took place on June 27 as part of the German SME Summit at the Rheingoldhalle in Mainz, where science journalist and competition mentor Ranga Yogeshwar congratulated all the winners. In the scientific selection process, BHS Corrugated was particularly convincing in size category C (more than 200 employees) in the ‘Innovative Processes and Organisation’ category. This is the third time that the company has been among the top innovators.
Left to right: Annika Ebel (Head of Corporate Communications), Ranga Yogeshwar and Thomas List (Group CFO).
BHS Corrugated is among the top innovators for the third time after 2019 and 2022. Repeatedly making it into the TOP 100, a selection of the most innovative German SMEs, is confirmation of successful and sustainable innovation management for the hidden champion from the Upper Palatinate. The basis for this is provided, among other things, by the company’s own project management office, which is responsible for standardizing the development process and monitoring project scope, costs and adherence to deadlines. Employees contribute to the innovative success of BHS Corrugated with their ideas, which are incorporated directly and practically into the development of new products and systems. Another important factor is the numerous long-standing lifecycle partnerships between BHS Corrugated and its customers, which have set real milestones in the corrugated industry.
Thomas List, Group CFO, BHS Corrugated, said, “In addition to creative ideas, sustainable innovation also requires clear structures, strategic thinking and economic foresight. Especially in a dynamic market environment, it is crucial to manage investments in innovation in a targeted manner while leaving room for entrepreneurial thinking. Winning the TOP 100 Seal once again is proof for us that we are on the right track.”
Christian Engel, Managing Director of BHS Corrugated, added, “Innovation occurs when new technologies and market requirements are combined in a meaningful way. We are shaping the future of the corrugated industry by specifically combining technological advances with the needs of our customers. We are particularly proud of our outstanding team and the numerous unique lifecycle partnerships with our customers. Thanks to them, we are innovation leaders and will continue to set milestones in the corrugated industry in the future.”
