The Mannheim-based purchasing cooperation Carat is launching a new initiative together with the "Schrauberblog" to showcase the innovation potential in daily workshop life. Under the motto "From Workbench to Market Readiness," Carat is calling on car and commercial vehicle workshops to submit their own developments, ideas, and tools—particularly those which have not yet found a place in the market but significantly ease daily work.
Clever self-made constructions, original problem solutions, or optimized aids with potential for the entire industry beyond mere individual application are being sought. The best entries will be evaluated by a panel of experts based on their degree of innovation, practicality, and benefit. Particularly promising concepts
can be further developed together with industry partners—a possible step towards series production readiness.
Valuable Prizes and Presentation at MSX'25
Highlight of the initiative: The three most convincing ideas will not only receive attractive prizes from industry partners like Hazet, Hella Gutmann, and ATH Heinl but will also be presented to a large professional audience at MSX'25. The new industry platform will take place in October 2025 at the CCH Hamburg and will gather over 100 exhibitors, expert lectures, practical areas, and networking opportunities on more than 10,000 square meters focusing on the workshop market.
All workshop professionals can participate, regardless of whether they belong to a Carat partner
workshop. The submission deadline is August 31, 2025. Further information and participation conditions are available online at carat-automotive.de/msx-werkstattxperte.
With this initiative, Carat, together with Schrauberblog, aims not only to honor the innovative power of workshops but also to provide concrete impulses for the further development of the Independent Aftermarket.
About MSX'25
MSX'25 marks the debut of a new industry platform for the independent workshop market in October 2025. At the Congress Center Hamburg (CCH), over 100 exhibitors will present current products, technologies, and practical solutions on more than 10,000 square meters. The event will be accompanied by expert lectures, forums, and topic-specific workspaces. The aim is to provide an
overview of relevant developments in the Independent Aftermarket and to promote professional exchange within the industry. MSX'25 is aimed at workshop operators, professionals, and decision-makers who deal with the technical and economic challenges of the industry.
About Schrauberblog
The "Schrauberblog" was founded in 2017 by automotive master technicians Marco and Chris and targets professionals in the workshop environment via social media. The focus is on insights into professional life, prepared with technical expertise and a distinctly informal tone. The blog specifically addresses an audience from the automotive sector and discusses typical procedures, challenges, and experiences from workshop operations. Over the years, an active community has developed, fostering exchange among
