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Agricultural Main Festival 2026
Speaker
On Thursday, October 1, at 11:40 a.m., Wolf Leonhardt will give insights into innovative materials made from hardwood at the Agricultural Main Festival 2026 in Stuttgart. In his presentation “Wood Can Do More – Innovative Materials from Hardwood”, he will show how hardwood can be used as a starting point for new materials and applications and explore its potential for future-oriented material use of wood. We look forward to engaging discussions and welcoming you!
Presentation: October 1, 2026, 11:40 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Venue: Agricultural Main Festival 2026 – Hall 1, Cannstatter Wasen, Stuttgart
Topic: “Wood Can Do More – Innovative Materials from Hardwood”
Speaker: Wolf Leonhardt – Business Development Manager
SEPAWA CONGRESS 2026
Speaker
On Friday, October 16, at 9:00 a.m., Rebecca Hollenbach will present current research on innovative biocatalytic processes at the SEPAWA CONGRESS 2026. In her presentation “Innovative Biocatalytic Processes: Gel Forming Agents as a Key to Competitive Surfactant Production”, she will show how the targeted use of enzymes opens up new possibilities for the production of high-performance surfactants. The presentation will focus on current research findings on enzymatically synthesized glycolipids and their potential as gel forming agents for applications in Home & Personal Care.
Presentation: October 16, 2026, 9:00–9:15 a.m.
Venue: SEPAWA CONGRESS 2026 – Room 15, Estrel Hotel Berlin
Topic: “Innovative Biocatalytic Processes: Gel Forming Agents as a Key to Competitive Surfactant Production”
Speaker: Rebecca Hollenbach – Biocatalysis Specialist
Review and Updates
Waldmacher Award 2026
With the Waldmacher Award 2026, Technikum Laubholz has honoured individuals, projects and organisations whose commitment contributes to the preservation and sustainable development of forests.
Technikum Laubholz at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt
Four intensive days at the trade fair are behind us, and Techtextil 2026 has once again demonstrated how dynamically the textile world is evolving and how strong the demand for sustainable, high‑performance materials has become.
AI meets the bioeconomy:
KIckBio Project Reports Successful Outcomes
The KIckBio project reports positive results
The KIckBio research project at Technikum Laubholz has successfully completed its second phase. The focus was on whether artificial intelligence (AI) can make the production of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) from hardwood more efficient, scalable and cost-effective. The answer is a resounding yes, laying the foundations for industrial application.
2025 Year in Review
A successful 2025 is drawing to a close – we would like to take this opportunity to look back on some of the highlights.
2025 Waldmacher Award for Sambuga School, Walldorf
2025 Waldmacher Award for Sambuga School, Walldorf
It was with great pleasure that we presented this year’s Waldmacher Award to the pupils of Sambuga School, Walldorf. Through their project ‘We Protect the Forest – The Forest Makers of Sambuga School’, the school has been actively committed to the conservation and sustainable development of the forest for over two decades.
SkaDES Project Meeting:
Scaling Sustainable Bioprocesses
The SkaDES project has officially commenced. In collaboration with our partners, we are conducting research on scalable and sustainable bioprocesses. During the project meeting at TLH in Göppingen, we reviewed the current progress of the individual subprojects and had the opportunity to tour the newly inaugurated bio laboratory.
Technikum Laubholz at Zellcheming-Expo 2025 in Wiesbaden
From 1 to 3 July 2025, the Technikum Laubholz took part in Zellcheming-Expo in Wiesbaden – the key industry gathering for the European pulp, paper and fibre-based industries.
Technikum Laubholz at the Festo Innovation Day 2025: ‘100 Years in Motion’
On 2 July 2025, the Technikum Laubholz was represented at the Festo Innovation Day in Esslingen – a special event marking Festo’s 100th anniversary.
Minister Peter Hauk, Member of the State Parliament, visits the Laubholz Technical Centre as part of his train journey through urban areas
Accompanied by around 80 guests from the worlds of politics, business and academia, Minister Hauk visited the Laubholz Technical Centre in Göppingen on 5 June and gained an insight into pioneering technologies for sustainable materials development.
SWR1 reports on KIckBio
SWR1 featured our KIckBio project as part of its ‘BW macht’s’ programme. Reporter Fabian Ziehe visited the Laubholz Technical Centre to highlight our progress in nanocellulose production.
Technikum Laubholz wins Bioeconomy Innovation Award 2024
We are delighted to announce that Technikum Laubholz has been awarded the Baden-Württemberg Bioeconomy Innovation Award 2024 for its pioneering project on the fully automated and AI-optimised production of nanocellulose from beech wood.
2024 Year in Review
A successful 2024 is drawing to a close – we would like to take this opportunity to look back on some of the highlights.
From Forest to Fashion. [Week.]
A collaboration between Technikum Laubholz and Texoversum at the University of Reutlingen has resulted in an impressive monochrome collection, characterised by modern cuts and a call to protect the planet.
This collection was first unveiled as a sneak preview at the Laubholztage 2024 and officially launched at Berlin Fashion Week.
Knowledge transfer and interdisciplinary thinking …
… are key aspects of our times and of how we work together. Exchange within the industry and the networking of promising sectors and innovative ideas for a sustainable and resource-efficient future are accelerating the necessary green transition of industrial manufacturing.
Partnership for sustainable fashion
In light of the growing demand for sustainability in the textile industry, we are announcing a groundbreaking partnership with TEXOVERSUM and Neo.Fashion.. This partnership marks a significant step towards sustainable fashion and sets new standards for environmentally conscious design and production.
Woodbased Textile Innovation
Join us on a transformative journey towards a greener tomorrow, where we have pioneered the technology to produce textile fibers based on wood, setting new standards in sustainable practices.
Introducing the 2024 Waldmacher!
The Waldmacher, presented by the Technikum Laubholz, recognises outstanding initiatives for a sustainable future. This year’s winners were announced at the Laubholztage.
DThe 2024 winners are the Jebenhausen Nature Kindergarten with the project “The Forest is Full of Possibilities” in the “Young Talent Award for Nurseries & Schools” category, and GEO DATA GmbH & Zentrum für Digitale Entwicklung GmbH with the project “Klimawald Westhausen” in the “Sustainability” category.
Congratulations!
CELLUN Research Project
Technikum Laubholz is collaborating on the CELLUN research project with its project partners – the German Institutes for Textile and Fibre Research in Denkendorf (DITF), ElringKlinger, Cordenka, CG Tec and Fiber Engineering – as well as its associated partners Porsche, FESTO and manaomea.
