Since the first linoleum factorywas built in Bietigheim in 1899, industrial history and urban development have been closely linked to the production of linoleum flooring. With the founding of the Städtische Galerie Bietigheim-Bissingen in 1989, the »Linocut today« competition was also launched. The aim of the competition is to support contemporary artists working in the linocut technique and to encourage others to use it.