On July 1, 2025, employees, partners, and long-standing associates gathered at the company's headquarters in Langenhagen to celebrate Holtmann+'s 75th anniversary and look back on an impressive company history. Founded in 1950 as a carpentry business, Holtmann+ has developed into an internationally active full-service provider for live communication. The anniversary was a visible sign of cohesion, progress, and innovative strength—and a recognition of all those who have helped shape this journey.

“Today is more than a retrospective – today is a milestone,” said Jörg Zeißig as he opened the evening in one of the former logistics halls where the company had its origins. “We are celebrating 75 years of courage, change, responsibility, entrepreneurship, and partnership. And above all, we are celebrating what has always sustained us: our values. Our attitude. Our people. Our togetherness.”

Claus Holtmann then took the guests on a brief journey through the company's history – from its beginnings in the skilled trades to international milestones and decisive turning points in the company's history. In doing so, he made special mention of the people who have made Holtmann+ what it is today.

Another highlight was the speech by Peter Ottmann. He spoke with great appreciation about the long-standing partnership between NürnbergMesse and Holtmann+, which has been in place since 2010. The fact that he celebrated with us on this special evening is a sign of solidarity and an expression of the valuable partnership between the parent company and its subsidiary. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to the entire NürnbergMesse team for their trust, commitment, and cooperation on an equal footing since the beginning.

After the moving stage program, the celebration continued outside, where numerous food stations and refreshing drinks awaited the guests, inviting them to linger and enjoy themselves. In a relaxed atmosphere, honest, warm, and inspiring conversations took place, making the evening special and ensuring it will be remembered for a long time to come. Later in the evening, the band Everso, together with a DJ, filled the dance floor and provided great music for an atmospheric end to the celebration.

“When you see what has been achieved here, one thing becomes clear: a celebration like this doesn't happen by itself,” said Jörg Zeißig in his speech, thanking the anniversary celebration project team. A big thank you also goes to our partners and sponsors, without whom the event would not have been possible in this way: Peppermint Digital GmbH, code:live Event GmbH, Köneke Werbung, btl next GmbH, rentitNOW GmbH, DCP Digitaldruck & Profiltechnik GmbH & Co.KG, Hummel Mietmöbel, and Tischlerei Harwik.

We were also delighted that so many network and association partners accepted the invitation and spent the evening with us.

All in all, the anniversary celebration ended at two in the morning, having been a complete success and celebrating what Holtmann+ is all about: a history full of consistency and change, supported by a strong team and a clear stance. It was a celebration of togetherness, mutual respect, and shared values—but also a bold look ahead to the future. We continue to shape, we continue to grow.

Together, we look forward with great anticipation to what lies ahead.

Here's to the next 75 years!