40 years TIS & InnoMATIK 2026: A complete success

Bocholt, June 12, 2026

On June 10, 2026, TIS InnoMATIK, a trade forum for the transportation and logistics industry, was held once again. At the same time, TIS GmbH celebrated its 40th anniversary and looked back on many successful years.

The TIS InnoMATIK event was intended to be something truly special for the company’s 40th anniversary. For this reason, a large tent was set up next to the company building for the occasion. This created a festive atmosphere while maintaining proximity to the company’s location. The 150 attendees were also able to take a look at the newest addition to the TIS GmbH building, which the company had only moved into at the end of last year.

The event began around noon with time set aside for a partner exhibition and networking. Light refreshments and drinks were also served. The presentations began after lunch. These were delivered by experts from TIS GmbH as well as by trusted partners of the medium-sized company. The topics covered a wide range: from telematics, navigation, and route optimization to cybersecurity, AI, and hardware—everything was included. This meant there was something of interest for every participant. In between, there was also plenty of time for the partner exhibition, which featured both software and hardware providers.

After a break in the late afternoon, the evening event continued. A special highlight was the keynote speech by meteorologist and presenter Sven Plöger on the topic “Bundle up, it’s going to get hot.” A captivating talk on the environment and global warming, peppered with facts and humor, that resonated with the entire audience. This was followed by a delicious dinner with something for every taste, as well as freshly tapped beer and other refreshing beverages. Afterward, all event participants wrapped up the day together.

InnoMATIK received widespread praise. Participants were pleasantly surprised by the high-quality content of the presentations, from which they gained a great deal, as well as by the partner exhibition, where they were able to have one-on-one consultations, and by the excellent and delicious catering.

Markus Vinke and Fabian Bielefeld, managing directors of TIS GmbH, summarize the day as follows: “Every InnoMATIK is a highlight for us. But this year, in light of our 40th anniversary and the expansion of our company’s annex, we wanted to make the event a little bigger than usual. We succeeded in doing so. We’re very pleased with how everything went and are happy that the event was well-received by everyone. For us, it was a complete success.” Josef Bielefeld, founder and owner of TIS GmbH, adds: “For me, it was especially nice to see how the company has continued to develop. A lot has really happened from the first InnoMATIK to this one. I’m very proud of that, and I’m glad that our customers and partners are always satisfied as well.”