Become a member
In case of interest, suggestions or further questions, please contact us: info(at)handmade-in-germany.org
New members are always welcome
Standards
All manufacturers represented in the initiative have built a reputation with the highest standards in product manufacturing and corporate management. Quality assurance is guaranteed by the obligation of companies to comply with a number of decisive criteria:
To guarantee high quality standards and to define what makes a company a „manufactory”, all our members fulfill the following criteria:
- Handcrafting of products (Weighting: 60 %)
Products are predominantly handmade, with production carried out in Germany. - Company size (Weighting: 5 %)
Companies must have more than 10 employees. - Customer base (Weighting: 5 %)
Companies must have a nationwide customer base and international target markets. - Affiliation with premium segment (Weighting: 10 %)
Positioning within the premium segment in terms of quality and price. Masterpieces. Perfection. Character. - Perception as manufactory (Weighting: 10 %)
Companies clearly communicate their positioning as a manufactory and are perceived as a manufactory by their customers. - High quality of employed materials (Weighting: 5 %)
High quality standards: high-quality materials for high-quality products. - Production of custom-made products on demand (Weighting: 5 %)
Production of individual, specially made pieces upon customer request. Individuality. Specialty.
Prospective Members of the initiative also have to fulfill the list of criteria with at least 80 out of a 100 percent. If a manufactory is not able to meet the criteria for the entire company, evidence must be given that they are met by individual product lines or commercial divisions.