Just 30 minutes north of Stuttgart by train Besigheim is one of Baden-Württemberg’s best-kept secrets It’s a perfectly preserved medieval town nestled between the Neckar and Enz rivers Founded in the 12th century and fortified by the 13th century this former walled stronghold is now a postcard-worthy destination known for its half-timbered houses flower-draped balconies and panoramic views Besigheim offers a peaceful day trip that feels like stepping into another time followed the signs for “Altstadt,” and was almost immediately met with quiet cobblestone streets and medieval watchtowers This five-story structure features vaulted ceilings a Romanesque fireplace and even a medieval latrine chute—details that speak to the town’s remarkable preservation The stone exterior still bears the etched marks of its original masons I was beneath blooming magnolia trees casting soft shadows against the town’s sandstone walls and the contrast between ancient stone and pink blossoms made for the kind of scenery that practically forces you to slow down The aroma of roasting meats and fresh bread led me toward the market square and every few feet revealed something worth a photo—arched doorways hand-painted signs or families enjoying a midday snack in the sun a family-run restaurant just steps from the town hall The timbered building dates back to the 1500s with flower boxes under the windows and an umbrella bearing the name of the local vineyard: Felsengartenkellerei Besigheim Surrounded by steep vineyard-covered hillsides on nearly all sides the town feels naturally cradled by wine country which paired perfectly with the atmosphere: quiet laughter distant church bells and the occasional cyclist rolling past I made my way to the banks of the Enz River following a portion of the Panoramarunde Niedernberg trail with hand-built stone walls climbing the hills I never reached the overlook platform itself the views were rewarding featuring sloping vines sun-dappled rooftops and the stillness of a town content with its own rhythm Everything around me felt built to endure and worth lingering in Besigheim isn’t about museums or tour buses and discovering small surprises: a red British-style phone booth turned into a book exchange Besigheim reminded me that some places are meant to be walked slowly seen quietly and remembered long after the day ends Getting there: Besigheim is about 30 minutes by direct train (MEX18) from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof The old town is a short walk from the station When to visit: Spring and fall are ideal for vineyard walks and pleasant weather the town square and the 13th-century Schochenturm Where to eat: Ratsstüble (Marktplatz 3) for hearty Swabian food and local wine He has traveled to more than 40 countries and enjoys exploring historic towns seasonal festivals and quiet trails that offer a break from the everyday pace of life Editor’s Note: This article was written by a member of the local military community Neither the organization nor the content is being represented by Stars and Stripes or the Department of Defense Application Areas Coatings Technologies Legislation Markets & Companies People & Careers Production & Lab Raw materials Sponsored Content Home » News » Raw Materials » BASF opens new research location BASF has opened a new research laboratory for pigments in Besigheim “With the installation of this research laboratory in Besigheim we are strengthening the rapid development of near-market innovations Through the complete on-site support and the proximity of production and research we support the development of our inorganic color pigments as well as the effect pigments” Senior Vice President of BASF’s global pigment business the research activities that will be bundled in Besigheim in the future have mainly taken place in Ludwigshafen Haunschild emphasises the importance of the laboratory for the future of the site: “Following the expansion of capacity for bismuth vanadate and effect pigments the laboratory opening also shows that we regularly invest in the Besigheim site.” In June 2018 the company had announced an increase in production capacity for effect pigments at its Ludwigshafen and Besigheim locations A recent review shows that powder coatings made from renewable raw materials are becoming increasingly relevant polyamide or limonene resins enable sustainable.. 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Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions in our FAQ collection say they have found papers that prove President Obama has German roots dating to the 1700s According to parish records uncovered by experts at the genealogy Web site Ancestry.com He sailed aboard a ship called “Patience” in 1750 to America changing his last name to “Wolfley” upon arrival and eventually settling in Middletown according to head genealogist Anastasia Tyler he married Anna Catherine Schockey in 1756 and had at least six children including Ludwig Lewis Wolfley — Obama’s fifth great-grandfather — who was born in 1766 The investigation was started by the Web site which determined in 2007 that Obama had Irish ancestry the investigative team linked Obama back to Wolfley relatively quickly But it was not until last Friday when a researcher was poring over microfilmed documents at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City that they got the breakthrough documenting Wolfley’s German ties the documents suggest Obama’s family involvement in politics began centuries ago — the parish Seelenregister indicates Johann Conrad Woelflin’s grandfather was mayor for 30 years of Orsingen or Oefingen The old script makes it difficult to read the name of the town exactly but the Family History Library says a baptism record for one of Conrad Woelflin’s sons lists Conrad as a “member of the court” in Oefingen Commander in Chief has something of a military pedigree Johann Martin Woelflin is listed as a military field surgeon According to the Seelenregister he was involved in much of the tumult of early 18th century Europe power struggles During the 1716-18 Austro-Turkish War he was involved in the famous siege of Temesvar in which Habsburg Imperial armies led by Prince Eugene of Savoy took the last important Ottoman-Turk stronghold in Hungary which is today the Romanian city of Timisoara the document notes that Woelflin was injured with an arrow shot from the fortress Married to Maria Margaretha Woelflin in 1722 the couple had nine children of whom Obama’s ancestor Johann Conrad was number four The family appears to have moved around a lot; primarily in the Stuttgart area Besigheim deputy mayor Klaus Schrempf told APTN he was “very surprised” that Obama could have a connection to his city But he tracked down a copy of other local church records himself Obama and if he would come and visit at some stage it would be a great joy for the city and for the people,” he said The quaint city dates back to at least 1153 and today has 11,400 residents and two medieval towers and a late-Gothic church give it a picturesque silhouette who runs the Cafe zum Hirsch in the old city center said he always thought Besigheim was “something very special.” “I took it for granted that some great person came from Besigheim,” the 47-year-old told APTN Several other presidents have German backgrounds — perhaps most famously Dwight D who as Supreme Allied Commander Europe during World War II directed the western effort to defeat Nazi Germany The White House did not respond to requests for comment on Obama’s German link But Ancestry.com spokesman Mike Ward said the site decided to pursue Obama’s ancestry purely out of interest “We use these types of stories as opportunities to highlight how interesting family history can be — that everyone has an interesting story to tell,” he said Rising reported from Berlin; Associated Press investigative researcher Randy Herschaft contributed to this report from New York Luxembourg (headquarters) and KOMET GROUP GmbH today announced the acquisition of the KOMET GROUP The transaction is still subject to the approval of the antitrust authorities “The disruptive changes in the market environment pose enormous challenges for KOMET The acquisition by CERATIZIT now opens up new opportunities for sustainable growth” “The takeover sees the emergence of a new global player with superior technology expertise and broad market access” “This move lifts the close and long-standing partnership between the two companies to a new level,” says a delighted Jacques Lanners Chairman of the Executive Board of the CERATIZIT Group “It opens up completely new prospects both for our customers and our employees,” adds Lanners KOMET will be strongerCERATIZIT is committed to Germany as a key production and innovation hub “Employees can look forward to a positive and attractive future because CERATIZIT is keen to develop its sites in a sustainable manner,” says Bönsch The implementation of the “KOMET 2026” strategy will be continued in order to ensure the safety of the jobs Consolidated cutting tools expertiseThe KOMET brand will play a pivotal role in the CERATIZIT Group’s cutting tools strategy customers will have an even stronger partner in all areas of cutting tools technology from turning and milling to the complete machining of holes “The synergies in terms of technical expertise in substrate development cutting tools technologies and coating are substantial and represent significant added value for our customers” Promoting digitalisationThe growing importance of digitalisation is a key issue for the future for CERATIZIT and KOMET as well KOMET has carved out an excellent position in this field with its “Digital Productivity Solutions” and will assume an important role within the CERATIZIT Group in developing innovative products in the Industry 4.0 domain KOMET realigned itself with two additional business areas “Productivity Components” and “Engineered Productivity Solutions” aimed at providing customers with exactly the tools they need to boost their productivity A specialist offering a full range of solutionsCERATIZIT and KOMET together will become one of the top 5 global players in the international cutting tools market Its more than 9,000 employees at 34 production sites worldwide will manufacture products in close proximity to customers The product portfolio is game-changing and covers all major cutting tools technologies Successful growth strategyThe acquisition marks the continued implementation of the CERATIZIT Group’s successful growth strategy which has enabled it to double sales in the past ten years while strengthening its position in core markets The positive synergies generated by the complementary product and customer portfolios of both companies will create new growth opportunities in the medium term Image 2:KOMET GROUP headquarters in Besigheim CERATIZIT S.A.Parwez FarsanPR & Content Manager101 LuxembourgPhone: +352 31 20 85-692parwez.farsan@ceratizit.comwww.ceratizit.com Anja VombergCorporate communicationZeppelinstraße 3D-74354 BesigheimPhone: +49 (0) 171 529 4084anja.vomberg@kometgroup.comwww.kometgroup.com The KOMET GROUP is a premium full-range supplier for high-precision tools and has been one of the innovation leaders in this field for almost 100 years The internationally successful group of companies with its headquarters in Besigheim is regarded not only as a pure tool manufacturer but also as a provider of innovative ideas producing and selling customer focussed solutions and premium products The KOMET GROUP currently employs 1,500 employees and is represented in about 50 countries by its 22 subsidiaries CERATIZIT – passion and pioneering spirit for carbides CERATIZIT has been a pioneer developing exceptional hard material products for cutting tools and wear protection develops and manufactures highly specialised carbide cutting tools inserts and rods made of hard materials as well as wear parts The CERATIZIT Group is the market leader in several wear part application areas and successfully develops new types of carbide cermet and ceramic grades which are used for instance in the wood and stone working industry With over 7,000 employees at 27 production sites and a sales network of over 60 branch offices CERATIZIT is a global player in the carbide industry CERATIZIT continuously invests in research and development and holds over 600 patents Innovative carbide solutions from CERATIZIT are used in mechanical engineering and tool construction and many other industries including the automotive The internationally active CERATIZIT Group unites the four competence brands Cutting Solutions by CERATIZIT Tool Solutions by CERATIZIT and Toolmaker Solutions by CERATIZIT The carbide expert also includes the subsidiaries WNT and CB-CERATIZIT as well as the tool manufacturers Günther Wirth Becker Diamantwerkzeuge and Best Carbide Cutting Tools This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page In a restructuring that follows its 2009 acquisition of Ciba BASF is consolidating its global pigment business The German company will cut about 500 jobs out of 2,900 in pigment production and close six plants worldwide which mainly involve azo pigments and phthalocyanines will begin this year and are expected to be completed by 2013 BASF currently operates 22 pigment plants around the world about 320 positions will be cut at former Ciba sites in Paisley About 90 positions will be cut in Guaratinguetá And pigment plants will close in Louisville sites as part of its 2006 purchase of Engelhard six BASF plants will either be expanded or revamped ACS’s Basic Package keeps you connected with C&EN and ACS $80 Regular Members & Society Affiliates ACS’s Standard Package lets you stay up to date with C&EN ACS’s Premium Package gives you full access to C&EN and everything the ACS Community has to offer In a restructuring that follows its 2009 acquisition of Ciba, BASF is consolidating its global pigment business six BASF plants will either be expanded or revamped for better efficiency the complex inorganic color pigments the company makes in Elyria will be transferred to Besigheim Azo pigments made in Louisville will be transferred to BASF plants in Ulsan "By streamlining our portfolio we will mainly eliminate overlaps within our combined portfolios At the same time we are reducing overcapacities," says Andreas Türk group vice president of a BASF unit called global restructuring management-pigments This article has been sent to the following recipient: Sign up for C&EN's must-read weekly newsletter Copyright © 2025 American Chemical Society The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response 16 APR 2024BookmarkThe Devon Air Ambulance (file image) (Image: Georgia-Rose Barrow)A serious crash closed a key road in Devon outside Plymouth today The A380 was closed in both directions near Kingsteignton after a collision Traffic was queuing in the area with long delays in both directions Photos taken at the scene show a Devon an Air Ambulance flying overhead A witness told PlymouthLive's sister title DevonLive: "A380 southbound just before Eagle Farm Newton Abbot Traffic monitor Inrix reports: "A380 Besigheim Way in both directions closed queueing traffic due to accident from B3195 (Sandygate) to Ware Barton Roundabout (Kingsteignton) The northbound side of the road has now been closed as well to make way for the air ambulance." Devon and Cornwall Police have been contacted for comment A380 BESIGHEIM WAY - ASHCOMBE - SOUTHBOUND - DEVON earlier accident on A380 Besigheim Way Southbound from Ashcombe / Teignmouth turn off (Ashcombe) to Ware Barton Roundabout (Kingsteignton). queueing traffic due to accident investigation work from Kingsteignton turn off (Sandygate) to Ware Barton Roundabout (Kingsteignton) Congestion to routes through Newton Abbott as traffic diverts away lorry and a car involved from The B3195 (Sandygate) to Ware Barton Roundabout ( Kingsteignton ) Congestion to routes through Newton Abbot as traffic diverts away Two people have been seriously injured in a collision on the A380 A spokesperson for the force said: "Police were notified at around 9.10am this morning to reports of a collision between a lorry and a car on the A380 Southbound at Kingsteignton.The Northbound was closed to allow the Air Ambulance to landTwo people have been seriously injured and taken to hospital." An eyewitness has told DevonLive the A380 northbound has started moving once again They also reported that an emergency service worker at the scene told them it was likely to be closed for some time Inrix reports: "A380 Besigheim Way Southbound closed queueing traffic due to accident from The B3195 (Sandygate) to Ware Barton Roundabout (Kingsteignton) Sensors show that the northbound side of the road has now reopened but the southbound side remains closed." "A380 Besigheim Way in both directions closed queueing traffic due to accident from B3195 (Sandygate) to Ware Barton Roundabout ( Kingsteignton ) The air ambuance has left the A380 and is heading down south #Devon The A380 is currently closed in both directions between Wapperwell Junction and Sandygate Kingsteignton following an RTC. Please find an alternative route and expect delays AC. @BBCDevon @StagecoachSW pic.twitter.com/PwCoh75i4Y Emergency servuces ahve been photographed arriving on the scene We have contacted them for more information Want the latest Devon breaking news and top stories first? Click here to join our WhatsApp group. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice A380 Besigheim Way in both directions closed The northbound side of the road has now been closed as well to make way for the air ambulance TWO people have been seriously injured after an accident on the A380 this morning Besigheim Way remains closed Newton Abbot-bound as police carry out accident investigation work following the collision between a car and a lorry . ‘Police were notified at around 9.10am this morning to reports of a collision between a lorry and a car on the A380 southbound at Kingsteignton a spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said. ‘Two people have been seriously injured and taken to hospital’ the spokesperson added. As of 5pm, traffic is still queuing back as far as the top of Telegraph Hill. Initially, it was just the southbound carriageway that was closed, but the northbound carriageway was then closed to allow for the air ambulance to land. This is a breaking news story and will be updated as further details emerge. Comments Tel: 01626 336600[email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 A multi-vehicle crash is causing long delays for motorists near Newton Abbot’s Penn Inn roundabout this afternoon. One lane has been closed on the A381 Besigheim Way southbound before the A380 South Devon Highway, a police spokesperson confirmed. Tel: 01626 336600[email protected]Follow us Further Links 12 APR 2022BookmarkA380 near Kingsteignton (Image: Google Maps)A pensioner who was involved in a crash with another vehicle has been reported for driving without due care and attention The man in his 70s collided with another motorist on the A380 at Kingsteignton at around 9.50am today It is not believed any injuries were sustained following the crash has remained partially blocked due to the incident According to road and travel news alert service Inrix the location of the crash is from the B3195 to A381 Teignmouth Road (Ware Barton Roundabout) Traffic is said to be coping well in the area Read more: A35 crash: Very serious injury sustained after lorry and vehicle collide A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving two vehicles on the A380 at Kingsteignton "A man in his 70s has been reported for driving without due care and attention." 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