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PRIMES named Hessen Champion 2026: Hidden Champion from Pfungstadt Sets International Benchmarks
Pfungstadt, October 28, 2026. PRIMES is celebrating a major achievement: The company, based in Hahn, a district of Pfungstadt, has been named Hessen Champion 2026. At the 34th Hessian Entrepreneurs’ Day in Wiesbaden, PRIMES received the award in the “Global Market Leaders & Hidden Champions” category. The title recognizes the company’s outstanding position in a highly specialized technology market and brings to light a success story that extends far beyond the region.
Since its founding in 1992, PRIMES has been developing and manufacturing high-precision measurement systems for analyzing laser beams and laser power. In many applications, PRIMES measurement systems have become the international standard. This is due not only to their technical precision, but also to the company’s ability to solve even its customers’ most complex challenges. With this expertise, the medium-sized company from Pfungstadt holds its own against international competitors.
“We are delighted to receive this award. It gives us the opportunity to introduce PRIMES and our expertise in laser beam diagnostics to a broader audience, both in our region and beyond. At the same time, it raises PRIMES’ profile as a technology company and strengthens our position as an attractive employer,” says Dr.-Ing. Reinhard Kramer, founder and Managing Director of PRIMES.
Alongside its technological expertise, its international focus is a key factor in the company’s success. Managing Director Dr. rer. nat. Thomas Umschlag has strategically expanded PRIMES’ international presence. By strengthening collaboration with international distributors and further developing its global network, PRIMES has continued to expand its market presence and build a stronger, more resilient international position.
For PRIMES, being named Hessen Champion is therefore much more than a title. It recognizes the achievements of a team that has established a strong position in the global market through specialized measurement technology, international collaboration, and continuous development. At the same time, the award inspires the company to continue successfully on this path.
