On March, 26 2008^® ruhlamat received the "Award of Excellence" for its educational and apprenticeship programs. The award was received from the Chamber of Commerce Erfurt during festivities held at the Wartburg castle.

From 50 local companies competing for this award, a jury gathered of local economy representatives choose ruhlamat^® as one of the six award winning companies.

By ruhlamat's numerous apprenticeship programs, like Mechatronic technician, Industrial technician, CNC and Router technician, Mechanical designer, Machine operator and as well as Industrial and Office administrative bachelor programs; narrowed the range of contenders for the award.

The fact that nearly every tenth of our employees is a trainee in a program, was the deciding reason why ruhlamat^® was awarded.

We are honoured by this award and promise striving to continue being an excellent company provided excellent educational and apprenticeship programs.