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Innovation and developments
INNOVATION FORUM:
DIRECT DIALOGUE
WITH DEVELOPERS
Being innovative is a question of attitude. Apart from in-house networking, openness of the
innovation process vis-à-vis the outside world also plays an important role. This is why Böllhoff
has already involved its customers in the development process at an early stage for many years.
This ensures that we can jointly develop the right solution while systematically minimising any risk.
Open innovation activities are continuously evolved and elaborated. This involves systematic net-
working and cultivating strategic partnerships with leading research institutes and universities.
Being innovative also calls for courage. Böllhoff had the courage to introduce a new format: the
“Innovation Forum”. This milestone in the open innovation process was offered for the first time
in 2018. Movers and shakers from the automotive industry were presented with Böllhoff's new
ideas and projects. At five different innovation checkpoints attendees were familiarised with the
latest developments in an open dialogue. They were then able to respond anonymously with
digital feedback.
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