HARTMANN Receives the Baden-Württemberg Economic Medal

November 9, 2026
  • PAUL HARTMANN AG received the Baden-Württemberg Economic Medal in recognition of its contributions to the regional economy, innovation, job creation, and research and development.
  • Since 2022, HARTMANN has invested approximately €380 million in Germany, including €150 million in Baden-Württemberg, and employs over 4,000 people across the country.
  • Through its PLUS2030 strategy, HARTMANN aims to strengthen its competitiveness and market position by focusing on innovation, productivity, customer focus, and sales efficiency.

Heidenheim, November 9, 2026. PAUL HARTMANN AG was awarded the Baden-Württemberg Economic Medal by Minister of Economic Affairs Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut. The honor was presented during a ceremonial award ceremony at the New Palace in Stuttgart. The company has successfully invested in Germany and Baden-Württemberg in recent years.

The award is presented to companies and individuals who have rendered outstanding service to the state’s economy. The evaluation criteria include, among other things, the creation of skilled jobs, innovative strength, and achievements in research and development. Britta Fuenfstueck, CEO of the HARTMANN GROUP, accepted the medal on behalf of the company from Minister of Economic Affairs Hoffmeister-Kraut.

Investments and Innovations from Baden-Württemberg

In recent years, HARTMANN has successfully invested in innovations, modern production sites, digitalization, and research through its transformation program, while simultaneously strengthening its competitiveness in the long term.

Since 2022, approximately 380 million euros have been invested in its German locations for this purpose. Of this amount, 150 million euros went to Baden-Württemberg alone. With more than 4,000 employees in Germany—including over 2,000 colleagues in Baden-Württemberg—HARTMANN contributes to value creation, employment, and security of supply in Germany. Today, the company operates its own facilities in 36 countries worldwide and distributes its products to over 130 countries.

“The Economic Medal is a special honor for us and strengthens our motivation to consistently pursue our path. It is also a testament to the achievements of our employees, who work every day to develop products and solutions with tangible added value for patients, caregivers, and our customers in the healthcare system,” explains Britta Fuenfstueck.

With its PLUS2030 strategy, HARTMANN is now building on the transformation of recent years. The goals are to outperform the competition in terms of market share and profitability. To this end, HARTMANN is focusing on innovation, productivity, customer focus, and sales efficiency.

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PAUL HARTMANN AG
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