Tradition is not preserving the ashes, but passing on the flame. Concerning the company succession at Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen GmbH (WDS) and Maschinenbau Runkel GmbH, it is precisely this transfer that is decisive.  

Nowadays, in Rengsdorf/Germany, the continued existence of both companies is assured. Jessica Runkel, one of the two daughters of the owner Rainer Runkel, becomes Managing Director together with her father. The two daughters, Jessica and Vanessa Runkel, have been firmly anchored in the company since childhood, so it was made sure from an early age that the business would remain within the family.