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At our end-of-year party, we looked back together on an eventful and successful 2025. The party was a wonderful opportunity to say thank you – for the commitment, ideas and daily dedication of our employees.

There was a particular focus on the highlights of the past year. These included exciting projects such as our participation in DesignWeek, the further development of the made-to-measure curtain configurator and the successful launch of our new website. These milestones are examples of the innovative strength and strong team spirit that characterise our company.

We also honoured our long-serving employees and recognised their many years of loyalty to the company. Good food, the traditional trainee programme and many personal conversations in a relaxed atmosphere ensured a successful conclusion to the event.

We look back with pleasure on a thoroughly successful end-of-year party and would like to thank everyone who contributed to this special evening.

At the end of the year, we would like to wish all our employees, partners and customers wishing you a wonderful, relaxing and peaceful holiday season.
We look forward to the coming year and the joint projects that lie ahead.

A particular highlight is our curtain studio, the hybrid solution for retailers. The integrated made-to-measure curtain configurator allows end customers to pick up their desired fabric directly from a sample rack in the furniture store, compare it and then configure their made-to-measure curtains. Trade fair visitors were able to see live how a perfectly coordinated, tailor-made window decoration can be created in just three steps.

This approach offers decisive advantages for trade

• This approach offers decisive advantages for trade:
• no storage required
• the space requirement is minimal
• operational expenditure is practically non-existent
• We take care of EVERYTHING

From September 21 to 23, 2026 INCODA will take place in Gorinchem – the industry event for the latest living trends, floor coverings, and interior innovations.

We invite you to visit us on site and experience the latest trends and products live.

We are delighted to invite you to the SÜDBUND Housing Fair 2026 in Backnang on 21 and 22 January 2026.

Adress:
SÜDBUND Einkaufsverband für Heimtextilien eG
Welzheimer Straße 6, 71522 Backnang

Date:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and
Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Backnang

Do come along, be inspired and enjoy your visit to the fair! Admission is, of course, free for all trade visitors .

After a lot of hard work, the time has finally come: our B2B online shop is now live!
You can now browse our latest collection, check availability in real time and place your order directly and conveniently – simple, quick and available 24/7.

With our new shop, we are taking another step towards modern customer service and digital sales – for an even more efficient and pleasant working relationship.

Discover it now and get started – You can find the shop at shop.gerster.com

We are already looking forward to welcoming you back next year:

The next in-house exhibition will take place from May 14 to 16, 2026.

On 1 September 2025, eleven new trainees joined us in various departments. We extend a warm welcome to them and look forward to their fresh ideas, curiosity and team spirit.

We place particular emphasis on the rotation principle: Our trainees rotate through all relevant departments and areas within the company. This enables them to gain a comprehensive understanding of our processes, discover their strengths and develop a broad understanding of our business – from central functions to operational teams.

What sets GERSTER apart:

• A structured induction week featuring site tours and training sessions
• designated contact persons in the departments
• Rotational placements for a 360° understanding of the company
• Practical projects, regular feedback and good prospects of being taken on 

“Fresh ideas, new perspectives and team spirit – that’s exactly what the start of the training programme brings. We create the best conditions for a successful start.”

On 9 September 2025, we were delighted to welcome Dr Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister for Economic Affairs of the State of Baden-Württemberg, Thomas Dörflinger, Member of the State Parliament, and representatives from the CDU, the District Office and the town of Biberach to our company.

The focus was on insights into our company’s history spanning over 140 years, our ongoing development, and Gerster’s current business areas – ranging from innovative technical textiles for high-tech industries to our long-established retail business in home textiles. Of particular value was the discussion on the current economic situation, the importance of innovation and digitalisation, international competitiveness, and the role of small and medium-sized enterprises in Baden-Württemberg.

We would like to thank you very much for visiting us and for the constructive dialogue.
This sends a strong signal of the high regard in which Biberach and the textile industry in our region are held!