Because I care.

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.

Idea generator and outside-the-box thinker

I am enthusiastic about new ideas. For a process control engineer working on a development project for a new type of plant, that's exactly what's required - developing and contributing new ideas. That's what I appreciate about EREMA: that it's always about further development. There is a lot of space for that in the company. When something new works as planned it's a great feeling.

I have been with EREMA since my apprenticeship from 2011 to 2014. At the end of 2020, after completing my FH bachelor's degree in "Mechatronics/Economics", I switched to automation technology. What I appreciate about EREMA is the goal orientation with which projects are pursued. Together with my world-class colleagues, among whom there is a strong sense of team spirit, I always keep a positive outlook on the future. In this way, we can think together about how we can help shape an environment in which humanity can continue to live well in the future. Recycling or a circular economy will be the key to reducing the scarcity of resources. These are great challenges. Meeting them in such a pleasant working atmosphere, where there is mutual support, a high degree of freedom in decision-making and a lot of trust, is what motivates me. When I make knowledge available to colleagues, when I accompany commissionings and can implement new ideas, I have the feeling that I am doing something valuable.

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.

Coordination talent at her career start.

After graduating from Highschool for mechanical and automotive engineering in Steyr, I started at EREMA in November 2022 as a technical clerk in project management. I experience the company as cutting-edge, ambitious and challenging because EREMA is always striving to develop new innovations. You can also sense this spirit among colleagues and that makes me enjoy going to work every day, just like the comprehensive training and further education on offer. In a world where the challenges are constantly changing, this gives me a perfect start into my professional life.

I see plastic recycling as an important element in closing cycles. I think this is necessary if we want to continue living well in the future, preserve the environment, conserve resources and counteract environmental pollution. I work towards this goal every day at EREMA together with my colleagues. At the moment, as a young professional, I am mainly getting to know processes and ways of working because I am assigned in many different areas. I help with larger projects, substitute during absences and thus get a comprehensive insight. This suits my passion for planning and order. In project management, the most important thing is to coordinate the different processes and procedures well. My hobby also helps me with this. In my free time, I can often be found on the slopes or downhill trails. No matter whether it's cycling or snowboarding - it's always about maintaining control and having a certain coordination ability. For me, that translates well into the job.

At EREMA I have found a future-proof job with which I contribute to making our world a little bit better. And I do this in an appreciative and collaborative working environment. This fits in well with my attitude to work and my motto in life: "What you give is what you get."

Solution-oriented optimist and fair team player

As a child I was already interested in technology and it soon became clear that I wanted to follow a technical profession. That's why I completed an apprenticeship as an industrial electrician. At EREMA I gained more knowledge as an acceptance test electrician. Today, I pass this knowledge on to young people myself as an apprentice trainer. At the moment I am helping 16 apprentices work towards becoming professional technicians.

My employer gives me a lot of freedom and trust, which motivates me a lot. Especially in apprentice training it is important to try out new things every now and then, so the work remains exciting and challenging. My work means a great deal to me. After all, I am investing in the colleagues of tomorrow!

The greatest thing for me is when I see apprentices after 3.5 years of apprenticeship, how they have become fully integrated employees. Teaching and still being a good listener is just as important to me as looking at the big picture. I don't just see the trainees, but the people behind them. In this way, even difficult situations can be solved - because mutual respect ensures the basis for discussion. It is not just about numbers, but about people and that they get the support that they need. The time I spend at work is very important to me, which is why I invest it in a company that shares my values.

With people who support and motivate each other, a great deal can be achieved on both a small and a large scale. Because the company is constantly growing and developing, new perspectives and opportunities are also constantly being created for young, dedicated colleagues. I enjoy working in a large, dynamic team that treats each other with respect.

You can tell you are in the right job when it doesn't drain energy, but gives you energy. That's why there's no reason for me to think about an employer other than EREMA.

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.