Status is based on four main factors:
- Number and type of trade fair participation*
- Business Profile**
- Sustainability Index**
- Prominence in the aftermarket.**
The categories are classified as low, medium and high and each given a score between 0 and 100.
The overall rating determines the final status:
- Score from 0 to 59 – Blue Tier
- Score from 60 to 79 – Silver Tier
- Score from 80 to 100 – Gold Tier
* The data collated for the evaluation: September 2022 – July 2024
** Assessment period for the evaluation – between July and September 2024