Events such as the European Professional Competition for Carpenters offer young craftspeople a remarkable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge in challenging building projects to a large audience. These crafts are rich in tradition, and the people who perform these crafts on a daily basis have earned the greatest possible attention. Carpenters are amongst the most important contacts for VELUX as a manufacturer of roof windows. This is why it was natural that we become significantly engaged in the support of this competition and event.

Dr. Sebastian Dresse, CEO of VELUX Germany GmbH

What is decided today will come to bear tomorrow — that is to say, investing today into excellency in carpentry determines the craft's quality of tomorrow.
Würth is committed to excellency in quality, education and human interactions.

This is something we have learned from our craftsmen customers and we have been following this motto for more than 66 years on our domestic market Germany. In our opinion, the European Professional Competition for Carpenters 2012 is, therefore, more than a competition — it sets standards for both the future of the guild and our business location that is Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

We must begin and create inspiration where the ordinary stops. In addition to courage and reason, we wish for all competitors to have the ability and the team spirit required to perform excellently and to experience unforgettable joy at the same time. That is also the impetus driving us day after day to serve our faithful craftsmen customers as best as we can, and excellently wherever possible.

Marco Candido
Head of Division Manager (Marketing/Sales Development)

„Sustainability is important for PAVATEX. We are proud to manufacture sustainable and environmentally-friendly efficient insulating materials from local raw materials for building shells. However a sustainable future generation of craftsmen is also close to our hearts. We would like to support the industry and draw attention to the excellent vocational training in this field. We are very pleased to show our commitment as a sponsor of the European Professional Competition 2012 to distinguishing the tradition of the carpentry trade and to promote awareness about renewable raw materials. “

Martin Brettenthaler, CEO, PAVATEX SA

„Pavatex is the market leader in wood fiber insulating systems for building shells – for new constructions and renovation. We have the highest requirements for our products and services. The competitors in the Professional European Competition 2012 also want to generate a top performance. We are looking forward to thrilling competitions in Stuttgart“.

Stefan Müller, Head Sales Germany / Austria, PAVATEX

For more than 130 years SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER G+H AG has produced insulation in German and strives to pass on this gained know-how to the next generation of carpenters. This is also how we will continuously strengthen the timber construction industry in Germany in the future. The ecologically valuable ISOVER insulation allows for outstanding energy efficiency with thermal conductivity of up to 032, particularly for timber constructions. Together with the carpentry trade, we look confidently into a sustainable and energy-efficient future and are proud to support the European Professional Competition for Carpenters in Stuttgart.

Alexander Geißels
ISOVER Academy and Marketing Manager

It is always a fascinating experience to see carpenters in action. They overcome the challenging tasks in construction with enthusiasm and remarkable abilities, which, along with a physical effort, require a high measure of professional competence, physical dexterity and team spirit. Hardly any other profession has cultivated and passed on the values of precision, accuracy and quality in such a consistent manner as the carpentry profession. This is why the support of the future carpentry generation and the upstanding of the tradition of timber construction are particularly close to our hearts.

As a manufacturer of screws it is important for us that the young carpentry journeymen recognize and appreciate the significance of brand-name products. A competition like the European Competition is thus the ideal platform to promote an attractive occupational image of the carpentry profession by demonstrating the abilities of the top performers and comparing these abilities on an international scale. We are very pleased to be able to support the European Professional Competition for Carpenters and are crossing our fingers for all of the competitors.

Andreas Hettich, Product management and Marketing ManagerHECO-Schrauben GmbH & Co. KG Gold sponsor

As we were asked regarding a possible sponsorship of the European Professional Competition for Carpenters 2012 in Stuttgart, we were immediately fired-up. In our field – as in many others as well – there is much discussion about the current problems of attracting young tradespeople. Unfortunately, this issue never reaches beyond discussion. The Competition for Carpenters represents an outstanding opportunity to support young people who practice an interesting and challenging profession with total engagement, and who are prepared to have their accomplishments evaluated. It is our pleasure to support these young people and we are looking forward to an exciting Competition.


Dominic Späth, Geschäftsführer (General Manager)
Roofing Division Wienerberger GmbH

Carpenters and timber construction specialists from all over Europe are a main target group for Fermacell. Timber constructions and Fermacell complement each other, both nationally and across the nations. We support the timber construction industry because features such as "sustainability", "ecology", and "healthy living construction" are also in the requirements from which Fermacell can be measured.  This also encompasses for us vocational training and support of the future generation of trade professionals. This is the reason why Fermacell actively supports the European Professional Competition for Carpenters 2012. We are looking forward to an exciting event.

Ben de Sain, Head of Marketing, Fermacell GmbH

ITW has supported timber construction in Germany, Austria and Switzerland for many years with know-how, vocational and further training opportunities together with renowned industry partners, in order to create new market opportunities for the company and to ensure the fitness of the timber construction industry for the next few years.

In the age of information technology it is becoming increasingly important to make knowledge about the execution of constructions, buildings and product characteristics available quickly and to further disseminate this information. A high quality during the execution of building projects is ensured due to this.
We have always directed particular attention to apprentices in the carpentry trade - individuals who we also support during their training years. Here we have realised the availability of an enormous potential wealth of excellent future carpenters, who strive to shape the future timber construction industry with joy, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. This has earned our highest respect and recognition.

This is why it is a great honour for us as a sponsor to support the best carpenter in Europe in the European Professional Competition for Carpenters 2012. We are looking forward to an exciting competition.

Michael Polworth
Director of Education and Publicity