Christian Plesser

The Inventux Technologies AG is a solar energy company which launched Europe's first time ever full-scale production for micromorph thin-film modules last December. They are specialised in the development, production and marketing of environmentally friendly, silicon-based thin-film solar modules. Its proprietary micromorph tandem-technology simplifies the production process of photovoltaic modules and has great potentials to boost efficiency. Its objective is to become a world leader in the production of cost-efficient thin-film photovoltaic modules through industrial-scale production geared to market growth.

Schüco International KG engages in the development and manufacturing of building envelopes, windows, doors, and façades. It specializes in windows, entrance doors, sliding doors, conservatories and terrace roofs, as well as balconies. The company was founded by Heinz Schürmann in 1951 and is headquartered in Bielefeld, Germany.

Buderus AG manufactures and markets heating equipment. The company has three businesses: heating products, castings and specialty steel products. Heating products include wall-hung boilers, heating elements, new construction heating systems, solar components, radiators and hot water storage tanks. Other products include cast iron pipes, specialty & precision castings, rolled steel products, forged materials and closed-die forgings. It operates subsidiaries mainly in western Europe, but also in eastern Europe and the US. The company is headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany.