Because I care.

Motivated Forward Thinker

The climate is changing as a result of environmental degradation. And that in turn can mean that people lose their livelihoods and have to flee. That's why pollution and conflict are also connected - and I care. I think if I work in the field of circular economy after my apprenticeship as a finance and accounting assistant, I can do something about it. After all, recycling is the future to avoid mountains of rubbish and curb environmental degradation! My motto: If you stop wanting to get better, you stop being good. The EREMA Group and I share the vision of a better environment and a better future.

I also like that my apprenticeship company gives me the opportunity to work in an international environment. There are numerous opportunities for advancement here and the employees appreciate each other and work together. The best thing for me is to go home happily at the end of the day because I know that my colleagues, our customers and suppliers are happy too.

Technical tinkerer and conscientious optimiser

The ecological footprint we leave behind not only affects the environment, but also the way we live. I know that my actions also play a big role in the future - that's why I work for a green technology company whose products make it possible to save resources and reduce CO2. A challenging task! But that is exactly what I need to make my work worth doing. That, a great team and a good espresso!

I always wanted to become a technician, and electrical engineering in particular interested me from an early age. As a kid, I used to help my dad fix things around the house. Today I am a process control engineer.

My job is to continuously scrutinise processes and make sure they are perfectly coordinated. By optimising plants and ensuring higher efficiency, I create value for people and the environment. The mix of test runs, meetings and recording results make my job interesting and challenging. It gives me a good feeling to roll out projects that support everyone involved, customers and colleagues.

Where others face challenges, I see opportunity. So many things are possible when you put your mind to it! That's why I cycle to work every day, in all seasons, in all weathers. My passion is also my job!

Team spirit and composure for the professionals of tomorrow

In 2018, I started at EREMA in the electrical final inspection department as a plant electrician and have now been working in EREMA's apprentice workshop as an apprentice trainer in the field of electrical engineering since the beginning of 2023.

I experience EREMA as a thoughtful and innovative company that offers many opportunities for development. Here you have one of the world's best company kitchens, the chance to make a contribution to environmental protection, to develop interesting and innovative systems and to maintain international customer contacts. At EREMA, I find attractive development opportunities in both my professional and private life and an environment that brings it all together.

I am very concerned about how we treat each other and the environment. That's why it's so important to work in a way that conserves resources so that we don't destroy our planet. When I see my apprentices becoming more independent step by step and implementing what they have learned, it makes me proud. Because I guide these young people on their way to becoming skilled workers. Together with my team, I lead them to this goal and thus also a step towards a self-determined life. This is what makes apprenticeship training meaningful and sustainable. I think my strengths are my calmness and composure. When I was a child, I wanted to be a football player. Now I can live that team spirit here at EREMA. In the meantime, I play tennis and go hiking, and I like to go to the theatre for a change of pace.

Pioneer with a passion for research

I like the multi-faceted applications my company delivers. On the one hand, the Group covers the "big picture", but at the same time always keeps an eye on the details and sustainability aspects. We handle our tasks with responsibility and energy. The strong feeling of togetherness does not exclude self-development and self-determined work. We keep up with the times while at the same time are always one step ahead. That's what makes pioneers!

I think it's great that trust is placed in everyone. Praise is given and employees are actively encouraged to think for themselves. This also applies to the apprenticeship workshops, where we are actively looking to nurture the talents of tomorrow. In the team, you sense that everyone has a similar mindset. Also in terms of recycling and upcycling. You can feel the enthusiasm and conviction for what we do here.

This also applies to me, of course: I enjoy my work as a product manager in the Deinking & Water Technologies division at KEYCYCLE! By advancing technologies for removing ink from plastics and related R&D topics, I can improve the value stream, extend the value chain and make a significant contribution to the circular economy. The result is that I am fulfilling a childhood dream: back then, I wanted to become a biologist or a researcher, build drinking water treatment plants in Africa and make our earth a little better. The EREMA Group has made this possible for me.

Number cruncher with a heart for animals

When you are part of a good team you always find something to laugh about, even in stressful situations. That's the kind of team I have here at the EREMA Group - and on top of that, I have a boss who trusts me completely and always supports me! This contributes to the fact that I feel completely at home here in the company. As an accountant, I spend a lot of time crunching numbers. In my job, it is important that I work accurately and complete tasks on time. In addition to handling all the accounts receivable, I also handle the transfer of invoices and the payment of salaries. "The way you do it works well" is a compliment that always makes me very happy.

EREMA is the world's number 1 in the field of plastics recycling machines. Who wouldn't want to be able to say they work for the world's number 1? Despite constant growth, I have the feeling that everyone still knows each other - even the management, who have a strong relationship with the employees.

I completed my apprenticeship at EREMA and then attended a number of further training courses. Not only are the employees well integrated professionally, they are also well integrated at a human level. For example, I visit the in-house gym with my colleagues. For me, this is a clear sign that we appreciate the EREMA environment very much.

I think it's great to work in this industry because I care about what happens to the environment and wildlife. I used to want to be a vet, and I've kept that love of animals. Through my work at EREMA I contribute a little bit to the protection of animals in the wild worldwide. After all, recycling machines make it possible, among other things, to reduce pollution of the world's oceans.

Calming and respectful

"Be the person who you would like to meet" is one of my guiding principles. I abide by that principle - and so does my employer 3S. I have been working here on the management team since April 2021 and have set up the apprentice workshop, among other things.

I appreciate the high level of social competence of the company and the EREMA Group. For example, apprentices are considered part of the team from a very early stage. We offer not only a secure job, but also an appreciative environment where you work independently and yet together on challenges.

I personally feel that what we are doing has meaning - because our machines can create positive things. Even as a child I enjoyed the outdoors, it is still an important source of calm for me today.

We live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world - and we need to keep it that way. Natural resources are becoming increasingly scarce. If we want to maintain our quality of life, we need to live sustainably. That is something that the EREMA Group and we at 3S contribute to.