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Insights from the Unternehmeredition interview with CEO Uwe Hihn — The economic situation for many industrial companies remains challenging. Cost pressure, transformation, digitalization, and geopolitical uncertainty are driving the need for new strategies. At the same time, opportunities are emerging for companies that actively shape change.
This is precisely the focus of the cover story “Turnaround 2026: How a Restart Can Succeed” in Unternehmeredition. For the article, Uwe Hihn, CEO of the ACONEXT Group, was interviewed. In the discussion, he explains how the engineering market is evolving, why consolidation is increasing, and why ACONEXT is consistently pursuing a platform strategy combined with targeted acquisitions.
We have summarized the key insights and takeaways.
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Each year Women’s Month marks a global moment to make equality visible. At ACONEXT, it means offering insights into ongoing projects, collaboration and technical challenges. Our look back at Women’s Week highlights how women in tech, automotive, engineering and IT take on responsibility – and the impulses this creates for teamwork and company culture.
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Strong alliances for a strong future in the Defense & Aerospace market: ACONEXT acquires MHR in Ottobrunn
When high-tech meets passion and purpose —
With the acquisition of MHR Vertriebs- und Service GmbH, ACONEXT is strengthening its position in the Defense & Aerospace market segment – uniting two mid-sized success stories that share one foundation: a passion for technology, reliability, and people who take responsibility.
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Two Visionaries, One Idea: Dr. Guido Vielsack and Rene Esser in an Interview About the First Digital Future Connect
Shortly before the Digital Future Connect, Dr. Guido Vielsack, Division Head, and Rene Esser, Head of Sales & Key Account Management, talk about the moment when an idea turned into an entirely new event format. In the interview, they share what drives them, the impulses they want to set – and what they’re most looking forward to.
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In 2021, Thorsten Turlach started with just 14 people—today, he leads a team of 80 and the entire Trucks & Commercial Vehicles division at ACONEXT. What were the biggest challenges? Where is the journey heading? What does the future hold for hydrogen? And what can leadership learn from aviation?
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It is 2025 and this means that our “Introducing” series continues! In this series, we offer an exclusive glimpse into the work of ACONEXT’s subject-matter experts, the driving forces behind our Digital Future and Future Mobility innovations. Today, we are excited to introduce Marcel Lacour. Marcel is the Head of the Integrated Software Development department in Stuttgart-Fellbach. He serves as the subject-matter expert for IT and software development.
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What makes an internship at ACONEXT stand out? After three months with us, Alex, our HR intern, reflects on his journey—from his first impressions to everyday challenges. As a member of Gen Z, he shares how ACONEXT embraces modern company culture, flexibility, and personal growth, and why it’s a great place to start your career.