A role model of successful transformation: technotrans among the winners of the “NRW – Wirtschaft im Wandel” competition

A role model of successful transformation: technotrans among the winners of the “NRW – Wirtschaft im Wandel” competition

• Award in the “Medium-Sized Enterprises and Corporations” category
• Twelve-member expert jury recognises the transformation of technotrans as an example of structural change in NRW
• Thermal management expertise unlocks growth opportunities in future markets such as AI data centres and e-mobility
• Award presented by North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Mona Neubaur, at the awards gala in Düsseldorf’s Apollo Varieté

Sassenberg / Düsseldorf, 15 October 2026 – technotrans SE is among the winners of the 2026 “NRW – Wirtschaft im Wandel” competition. The international thermal management specialist received an award in the “Medium-Sized Enterprises and Corporations” category for its successful transformation. North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Mona Neubaur, presented the award to Michael Finger, CEO of technotrans SE, at a gala event at Düsseldorf’s Apollo Varieté on Tuesday evening. The jury thus recognised an exemplary transformation: technotrans has systematically evolved from a supplier to the printing industry into a globally active technology company focused on thermal management. The company’s technology now plays a key role in future markets such as AI data centres and e-mobility.

“We are delighted to receive this award. It recognises the transformation we have driven forward with strategic clarity, technological expertise and great commitment,” says Michael Finger, CEO of technotrans SE. “The trust of our customers and the dedication of our employees have been crucial to this success. They deserve this recognition.”

North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Mona Neubaur, described technotrans as “a source of encouragement for others” and praised the company’s “impressive transformation”.

Thermal management as a Key Technology for future markets
The successful transformation of technotrans is based on consistently applying its core skill in thermal management to new technologies and applications. Building on its traditional printing business, the company has entered additional business areas and systematically diversified its business model.

Today, technotrans operates in four focus markets: Energy Management, Healthcare & Analytics, Plastics and Print. In Energy Management in particular, the Group addresses structurally attractive growth markets with liquid cooling for AI data centres and battery thermal management systems for e-mobility.

Global megatrends such as artificial intelligence, digitalisation, electrification, decarbonisation and medical advances are placing increasing demands on the precision and energy efficiency of thermal management solutions. With its technological expertise and broad service portfolio, technotrans considers itself well positioned to Benefit from these developments in the long term.

Recognition for successful structural change
The “NRW – Wirtschaft im Wandel” competition has been organised by Rheinische Post and General-Anzeiger Bonn since 2015. At the seventh edition, a Total Fina Elf of nine companies in three business categories and two individuals were honoured for their achievements in shaping economic change.

The award highlights the successful strategic development of technotrans and its positioning as an international thermal management specialist with long-term growth prospects.

Further information: www.technotrans.com

 

About technotrans SE:

technotrans SE is a technology and services group with worldwide operations. The company’s core competence focuses on application-specific solutions in the area of thermal management. As an integral aspect of customer systems, these solutions optimise energy consumption and govern the temperatures encountered in sophisticated technological applications. With 17 locations, the Group has a presence in all major markets worldwide.  Based on the Ready for Growth strategy, technotrans has defined the 4 focus markets Plastics, Energy Management (including electromobility, high power charging stations and data centres), Healthcare & Analytics and Print. In addition, technotrans offers its customers an extensive portfolio of services including installation, maintenance, repair, a 24/7 parts supply and technical documentation. The Group has 6 manufacturing locations in Germany, one in China and one in the United States. technotrans SE is listed in the Prime Standard (ISIN: DE000A0XYGA7 / WKN: A0XYGA) and employs around 1,440 people worldwide. The Group reported revenue of € 244.0 million for the 2025 financial year.

 

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