Rieger once again honored as TOP Innovator
On June 27, 2025, the prestigious TOP 100 Award was presented during the German SME Summit at the Rheingoldhalle in Mainz. Once again this year, the award was presented by mentor Ranga Yogeshwar – accompanied by Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Franke and representatives of compamedia.
Rieger – TOP 100 innovator for the second time
We are proud to have been honored with the coveted TOP 100 seal for the second time. This award confirms our sustainable innovative strength: it is based on a scientific benchmark that evaluates over 100 criteria, including innovation-promoting management, creative processes and measurable innovation success . As a medium-sized family business, we are once again demonstrating that we belong to the German innovation elite.
Impressions from the evening
The Summit offered an impressive environment: an inspiring program, intensive discussions with other award winners and the shining spotlight on all those who shape innovation in the SME sector. The moment when Ranga Yogeshwar personally congratulated us was particularly moving – a symbolic moment that reinforced our mission.
What this award means for us
Radiance & visibility
The TOP 100 seal is far more than just a trophy. It is a seal of quality that shows our customers, employees and partners: Rieger stands for progress, reliability and sustainability – in technology and strategy .
Innovation management with substance
By participating in the TOP 100 competition, we receive an in-depth analysis of our innovation processes – including valuable recommendations for action. This allows us to stay on the ball and constantly improve, which helps us move forward .
Network & inspiration
The summit creates space for exchange at eye level: we meet other SME pioneers, learn from each other and make lasting contacts – a source of inspiration for future projects.
We say thank you – and look ahead
A big thank you goes to the compamedia team, Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Franke, Ranga Yogeshwar and everyone involved in the SME Summit for the outstandingly organized event. A big thank you also goes to our employees and partners – this award belongs to all of us!
With the tailwind of this renewed award, we are starting the second half of the year stronger as an innovative and responsible company. Stay tuned: We will continue to take bold steps and invest our innovative strength in products and processes that will benefit our customers as well as the future.
Stay innovative – together we will shape tomorrow!