The RUD Group is delighted to have received a special award: the company was honoured in the current "Champions of the Year 2026" study by the German Quality & Assessment Association (DQBG). This makes the internationally active hidden champion from the region one of the companies with a particularly high level of recognition among customers.

The study is based on a combination of representative population surveys and an AI-supported analysis of millions of online data. Among other things, trust, service quality, sustainability and the general perception of companies were assessed.

The fact that the RUD Group scored above average in these areas emphasises the strong position of the family-owned company in the national competitive environment. At the same time, the award shows how important reliability, quality and innovative strength are for people today.

"We are delighted to receive this recognition and would like to thank the DQBG for conducting the study and all respondents for their trust," says Managing Director Jörg S. Rieger. "The award is an incentive for us to consistently continue on our path and continuously improve the quality of our services."

The award is also a strong signal for the region: a traditional company from East Wuerttemberg is successfully asserting itself on the international stage - while remaining firmly connected to its home region.