Venjakob Maschinenbau, based in Rheda-Wiedenbrück, North Rhine-Westphalia, has been named Innovation Champion by the German business press. The mid-sized manufacturer specialises in surface-finishing systems and industrial coating technology for wood processing and furniture production. The award recognises companies with above-average research and development activity relative to their sector. Venjakob supplies automated painting and drying systems to timber processors and joinery manufacturers across Europe.