Huge turnout at NOCH’s open day

The long-established company NOCH celebrated its 115th anniversary with thousands of visitors. On 12 and 13 June, the company premises were transformed into a paradise for model railway and model-making enthusiasts, curious visitors and families.

With many visitors, fascinating insights into production and a varied family programme the open day at NOCH was a resounding success. Even before the festivities began, numerous visitors were queuing to get in. Enthusiasts from all over Germany and even model-making enthusiasts who had travelled from afar from various countries took the opportunity to look behind the scenes at the long-established Wangen-based company. 
The highlight was the factory tour, during which guests were able to experience first-hand how products are manufactured at the Wangen site. Many visitors were particularly impressed by the high proportion of meticulous handcrafting that goes into the production of numerous products. At the same time, it became clear just how much craftsmanship, experience and individual attention to detail goes into every single product. The direct interaction with staff provided an opportunity to ask questions and gain an authentic impression of the high-quality standards of production in Wangen.
The craft garden was also a great hit, inviting families with children to get involved. Here, guests of all ages were able to give free rein to their creativity and gain experience in model-making and landscape modelling. With great enthusiasm, visitors created their own little landscapes and craft projects, demonstrating just how versatile, creative and intergenerational the hobby of model-making can be. The craft garden clearly showed that diorama and landscape modelling inspires people of all ages and offers families shared creative experiences.
Special guests included, amongst others, Uli Brobeil, Managing Director of the German Toy Industry Association (DVSI); Walter Ketterer, Regional Manager for Baden-Württemberg at the German Model Railway Association (MOBA); and Holger Sonntag from the Economic Development Office of the town of Wangen. Their visit underlined the great importance of NOCH, both within the model railway and toy industries and as a key employer and economic player for the town of Wangen and the region.
The open day impressively demonstrated what NOCH stands for: high-quality products ‘Made in the Allgäu’, dedicated staff, and a passion for a creative hobby that brings people of all ages together.

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