The Kevelaer-based company Walther Faltsysteme has been awarded the „Innovative through Research“ seal of approval by the Stifterverband für die deutsche Wissenschaft for its development work. The seal is awarded every two years to companies that demonstrably advance the field of research and development.
As an example of innovative new developments, the medium-sized manufacturer of customised Reusable transport solutions the Biofolding box. It is produced from 93 per cent renewable raw materials. The corresponding Pilot project for the „Greenline Bio“ container Walther folding systems in the spring of this year. The box will be available with external dimensions of 600 x 400 x 220 millimetres.
Federal Ministry surveys research activities in companies
Dominik Lemken, authorised signatory and Head of Development at Walther Faltsysteme, sees the award as confirmation of the company's internal Development work. „In addition to close contact with the universities in our region, our company is also open to young researchers for their final theses.“
The Donors' Association for the Promotion of Sciences and Humanities in Germany is one of the largest science funding organisations in Germany. The „Innovative through research“ seal of approval is awarded by the association on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The BMBF's regular statistics on research and development activities in German companies serve as the basis for this.
