The faces of DACH+HOLZ 2026
Two outstanding trade professionals will represent DACH+HOLZ International 2026 as new ambassadors. With their expertise, they are jointly committed to the industry's leading trade fair.
JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER THERESA DAMM
Theresa Damm is currently completing her journeyman's certificate in carpentry and is training at the Frank carpentry company in Munich. The 21-year-old completed an internship in a carpentry workshop back in the ninth grade and then decided to develop her career in this trade.
Promoting young talent in the trades is very important to her. She has taken part in various careers information days at schools and trade fairs, such as the International Crafts Fair in Munich, to inform young people about a career in carpentry.
"I love the smell of wood and all the things you can make from it. In my apprenticeship, I'm particularly looking forward to the challenge of tackling new things and then creating them - both for myself and together with others."
MASTER ROOFER DOMINIK NÖCKER
The 34-year-old is passionate about his trade. Dominik Nöcker was enthusiastic about his craft from an early age. One of the reasons for this is his grandfather, with whom he used to build tree houses in the forest. His older brother, a trained carpenter, also inspired him. Domnik really wanted to work on roofs, which is why he decided to become a roofer. He received his journeyman's certificate in 2009, followed by his master craftsman's certificate ten years later.
"For me, the roofing profession is the most exciting thing there is."
CHOICE OF FACES
The expert jury, consisting of representatives from the Central Association of the German Roofing Trade, Holzbau Deutschland and GHM Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH, chose Dominik and Theresa.
"Numerous good applications were submitted, 35 percent of which were from female carpenters and roofers," reports trade fair manager Robert Schuster. "We had a colorful mix from all age groups and federal states." The choice was again really difficult. The applications unanimously state that the applicants want to promote their trade as the face of the trade fair and motivate the next generation."
Teresa Damm and Dominik Nöcker will not only appear on posters, but also on the trade fair website, in videos, trade media and social media channels. They have also been invited as guests of honor at DACH+HOLZ International 2026. Both are looking forward to representing the trade fair and giving visitors an insight into their professions.