A new chapter at MAWA
Takeovers often no longer take place within the family - but not at MAWA. Sebastian Schenk has been responsible for the production, finance and accounting departments in the role of Managing Director since October 2023.
When it comes to sustainability an absolute pioneer in the industry
"...NOT JUST WRITING GREEN, BUT REALLY BEING GREEN, THAT'S WHAT MAWA IS ABOUT," says Mr Gunther Strauß, Purchasing Manager at Bohnacker. The company, based in Blaubeuren, is successfully active in shopfitting and property construction. Bohnacker offers furnishing solutions and products for the retail, catering and other business sectors.
MAWA C-Cycle: Revolution in the clothes hanger market
CO2 reduction is becoming increasingly important in our society. The MAWA C-Cycle clothes hanger represents a groundbreaking ecological innovation that is driving this development. In this article you will learn all about the forward-looking features and benefits of this unique product.
Simply a perfect relationship
Mr. Würnschimmel is already the 3rd generation to run the company Walter Weiss GmbH. A family business that also has a long-standing collaboration with MAWA.
Recyclable clothes hangers made from hops and waste paper
MAWA recently launched the "CellFormDesign" project together with the TU Dresden. The aim is to develop environmentally friendly clothes hangers made from natural fibres, supported by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture. The project is a response to the increasing demand for sustainable alternatives in the area of everyday objects.
One of our oldest partners
According to the records that remain in our company, we had already started selling MAWA hangers in 1990.
Sustainable wooden hangers by MAWA - The environmentally friendly and high-quality choice
At MAWA, we care deeply about the environment and are therefore actively committed to the sustainable production of our wooden hangers. We are aware that the selection of high-quality and environmentally friendly materials has a positive impact on nature and the future of our planet.
A look inside Yodobashi's innovative offices and success story
With an impressive past as a camera manufacturer, Yodobashi has now established itself as the second largest marketplace behind Amazon in Japan. Recently, our CEO Michaela Schenk had the opportunity to visit Yodobashi's offices and was particularly fascinated by their impressive working environment.
Shopfitting company meets MAWA hanger - a story of generations
In the 1980s, Günther Kunze set up the textile trade business of Michael Schenk's parents with his shopfitting company. Why did MAWA hangers already play a role back then and why does the Kunze family still maintain close contact with our CEO Michaela Schenk today? That's exactly what we wanted to find out in more detail in our next MAWA Love Story!
Female entrepreneurs go to school
Fortunately, it is normal in Germany for girls and young women to go to school, study or complete an apprenticeship and then start their professional lives – however, millions of women around the world are still discriminated against when it comes to access to education.