Gewerbeparkfest Kleinmaischeid

Larsheck Business Park — Economic Hub in the Westerwald

Since the 1990s, the Larsheck business park in Kleinmaischeid has developed into one of the most important economic locations in the Dierdorf municipality. Companies from metal construction, logistics, food production, construction, energy technology, IT, and many service sectors are located here. The Gewerbeparkfest makes this otherwise rather invisible economic landscape publicly accessible once a year.

Exhibitors and Focus Areas

Around 50 exhibitors set up their stands, machines, vehicles, and presentations on the business park grounds during the festival weekend. Visitors can learn about career paths, experience live demonstrations (e.g., welding, wood processing, lifting technology), approach companies, and inquire about internships, apprenticeships, or job openings. Apprentices present their work and are available as contact persons — an important aspect of regional skilled labor retention.

Family and Supporting Program

A trade fair that is solely focused on exhibitors would not attract families. The organizer therefore relies on a clear supporting program: hands-on activities for children, bouncy castles, food and drink stands from regional providers, and occasional live music or small demonstrations. This creates a mix that combines a business purpose with a Volksfest character.

Networking Platform

For the exhibiting companies, the festival is also an important networking platform: among themselves, with representatives of the municipality, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK), and potential business partners. The Dierdorf municipality actively positions itself with the festival as a business-friendly location in northern Rhineland-Palatinate.