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1&1 Versatel is one of Germany's leading telecommunications providers for business customers, specializing in fiber-optic connectivity and delivering data, internet, and voice services. 1&1 Versatel GmbH is a subsidiary of 1&1 AG and part of the United Internet Group.

With more than 68,500 kilometers of fiber-optic infrastructure, 1&1 Versatel operates one of the largest and most advanced fiber networks in Germany, serving more than 350 cities. Thanks to its high-performance network infrastructure, comprehensive product portfolio, and strong focus on business requirements, the company provides tailored connectivity solutions for organizations of all sizes.

As a driving force behind Germany's gigabit society, 1&1 Versatel is continuously expanding its fiber-optic network to support the country's digital transformation.
 

AcadeMedia runs many childcare centres in Germany under different brands (e.g. Espira, Joki, Stepke, Kita Luna) and provides educational and childcare services for children.

ADAC Service GmbH is a subsidiary of ADAC and provides various services related to mobility and travel. These include roadside assistance, insurance services, and travel-related offerings. It supports members and customers with practical services in everyday life and while traveling.

Alfred H. Schütte GmbH & Co. KG is a fourth-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Cologne, Germany. Founded in 1880, the company has remained 100% family-owned throughout its history.

As a globally operating manufacturer of machine tools, Schütte employs approximately 500 people, around 10% of whom are apprentices. The company designs and manufactures multi-spindle and single-spindle automatic lathes as well as 5-axis CNC grinding machines at its headquarters and production facility in Cologne.

Through its subsidiaries and sales and service partners, the Schütte Group maintains a strong presence in all major industrial regions worldwide. Its machine tools are used to manufacture precision components for a wide range of industries, including general mechanical engineering, the electrical industry, automotive and aerospace, valve manufacturing, industrial hydraulics, and the medical technology sector.

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ARTEMIS Eye Clinics and Medical Care Centers (MVZ) specialize in providing high-quality medical diagnostics and treatment for all major diseases of the human eye. With more than 140 locations, the ARTEMIS Group employs approximately 1,700 people, including more than 270 physicians who perform around 170,000 eye surgeries each year. The continuous improvement of patient care and the group-wide advancement of medical standards are among the ARTEMIS Group's core priorities. Employees across all locations are committed to achieving these goals with great dedication.

At every location, patients benefit from first-class treatment in a personal and welcoming atmosphere. The group's surgeons have many years of experience in performing cataract and glaucoma surgery, corneal transplants, retinal and vitreoretinal surgery, strabismus and eyelid surgery, as well as the treatment of macular degeneration. Another key area of expertise is the correction of refractive errors through LASIK or lens-based surgical procedures.

Welcome to ATP Autoteile GmbH - a leading European e-commerce platform for the automotive aftermarket. We specialise in the sale of automotive spare and wear parts as well as automotive accessories. With over 350 colleagues at four locations, we are continuously working on the further development of our product range, our offers and innovative solutions for our customers.

What once began as an owner-managed family business is now a wholly owned German subsidiary of the Swiss Automotive Group in international automotive e-commerce. We are proud to be part of this dynamic development and to continuously strengthen our position in the market.

Our focus is to fulfil the needs of our customers and drive the automotive industry forward through innovative solutions. At ATP, we strive to contribute to the future of automotive e-commerce with passion and commitment.

Babilou Family believes that the best possible and sustainable education for children leads to a better world for everyone. Guided by the principle of “Business meets Purpose”, the company, as Germany’s largest private daycare provider, creates the best possible conditions for early childhood education in an innovative and growth-oriented environment.

The dynamic team at Babilou Family works with dedication, passion, and professionalism, finding fulfillment in meaningful and purpose-driven work. Its international network serves as a source of forward-looking ideas and ensures economic stability.

Professional structures, combined with innovative and sustainable approaches, enable Babilou Family to set and uphold high standards in the quality of educational practices, the facilities of its daycare centers, and the continuous development and training of its educational staff.

BaByliss Germany & Austria is a subsidiary of the US corporation Conair LLC – a leading international designer, manufacturer and marketer of personal care. The company carries three individual brands in its portfolio, which are distributed through its regional headquarter in Munich.

Under the original BaByliss brand, which originated in France in 1961, the company offers a wide range of haircare and styling products for end-consumers, including hair and beard styling as well as body hair care. With over 60 years of expertise in developing innovative, high-quality hair technologies for both women and men, BaByliss is the European market leader in hairstyling and is represented in more than 60 countries worldwide.

The associated global brand BaBylissPRO offers a full range of innovative tools with the highest quality and product features for professional use by hairdressers, barbers, and stylists.

Recently, the licensed brand Braun Haircare has completed the company’s hairstyling portfolio in the end-consumer sector.

Badenova AG & Co. KG is an energy supply company in South Baden with its headquarters in Freiburg im Breisgau.

Bergfreunde GmbH is an online retailer for mountain sports, climbing and outdoor equipment based in Kirchentellinsfurt

Passenger transport company operating in Berlin since 1990. A fleet of more than 50 Mercedes and Setra vehicles with capacities ranging from 8 to 69 seats.
 

Bonprix is an international fashion and mail-order retailer that offers clothing, shoes and accessories via online and mail-order sales.

Brandt is a food manufacturer best known for producing rusk, baked goods and confectionery.

Muliere is the global market leader in the distribution of chemicals and ingredients. With more than 17,500 employees, the company provides tailored application, marketing, and supply chain solutions. Its portfolio includes specialty and industrial chemicals as well as ingredients sourced from a world-class supplier base. Through its strong market position and comprehensive service offering, Muliere supports its partners and contributes to their business success. The company operates a unique global network with more than 600 locations across 72 countries.
 

As a global leader in bancassurance and insurance partnerships, BNP Paribas Cardif plays an important role in the everyday lives of its insured customers by offering products and services that enable them to finance their projects while protecting themselves against unforeseen risks.

Together with its 500 partners, BNP Paribas Cardif operates in more than 30 countries across three regions—Europe, Asia, and Latin America. With a global workforce of 9,000 employees, the company has established itself as a leading specialist in personal insurance and a key contributor to financing the real economy.
 

The company creates sustainable environments that inspire. It focuses on attractive real asset investments, including real estate, solar and wind farms, utility networks, and production facilities, which are optimally structured for private and institutional investors. Extensive expertise in asset management and investment structuring is combined to develop tailored investment solutions. In addition, the company's leasing services contribute to strengthening Germany as a business location.

Sustainability is firmly embedded in the company's values and corporate identity. Alongside the goal of reducing its own environmental footprint through consistently sustainable business operations, the company pursues a sustainably oriented core business that creates long-term value for its customers, society, and the environment.

The company is committed to making an impact that matters every day—for its clients, its people, and society. Through innovative thinking, it helps clients solve complex challenges and achieve sustainable growth.

The company provides its highly skilled employees with an inspiring work environment where they can create meaningful value for clients. It also fosters exceptional career opportunities, continuous professional development, and an inclusive, collaborative culture.

Beyond its business activities, the company contributes to society by strengthening trust and confidence in the markets, safeguarding the integrity of organizations, and actively supporting the communities in which it operates.

Deutsche Bahn AG is a federally owned railroad group. The company is organized as a stock corporation and is wholly owned by the Federal Republic of Germany, represented by the Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport.

 

Deutsche GigaNetz GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg, is driving the quality-oriented expansion of fiber-optic networks all the way to your home (FTTH – Fiber To The Home). In doing so, the company is making an important contribution to Germany’s digital transformation and laying the groundwork for you to benefit from a high-performance, future-proof digital infrastructure.

With a clear focus on self-financed expansion, Deutsche GigaNetz aims to provide comprehensive fiber-optic coverage to municipalities. In doing so, it makes effective use of existing infrastructure and leverages government funding programs.

High-quality installation methods result in a sustainable, high-quality network for future generations. As an open-access solution, the network is available to other providers on a non-discriminatory basis. At the same time, Deutsche GigaNetz actively contributes to greater environmental sustainability in local communities through the lower energy consumption of its fiber-optic networks compared to conventional copper networks.

Deutsche Post, headquartered in Bonn, is a listed logistics and postal company.

 

DHL is a German parcel and express mail service founded in 1969 in San Francisco by Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn, which has been part of Deutsche Post DHL Group as DHL International GmbH since 2002. The name is an acronym made up of the first letters of the founders' last names. The company is managed by Deutsche Post as a family brand in the Express, Global Forwarding, Freight and Supply Chain divisions, as well as the Parcel and eCommerce products. According to its own statements, DHL is one of the world's leading brands in logistics.

 

DMI GmbH, as a leading provider of audit-proof healthcare data solutions, stands for trust, reliability, and data sovereignty in the German healthcare sector. As the first Qualified Trust Service Provider for preservation services, DMI ensures the legally compliant and evidentially secure handling of sensitive data—certified according to eIDAS, TR-ESOR, TR-RESISCAN, as well as ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 standards.

Parfümerie Douglas GmbH is an international perfumery chain founded in Hamburg in 1910 and based in Düsseldorf. 

ECE creates shopping environments that inspire and engage people while providing spaces for personal experiences and development. The company continuously looks ahead, combines different types of use, and sets new standards in the real estate industry through innovative concepts.

ECE is an integrated corporate group specializing in services and projects within the real estate and investment sectors. Under one roof, the company brings together comprehensive expertise in asset management, project development, investment management, and other full-service real estate solutions.

For this family-owned company operating across Europe, its approximately 2,900 employees are a key pillar of its long-term success. Flexible working models, initiatives that support work-life balance, and extensive training and development programs promote the professional growth of its employees. As an employer, ECE brings together real estate specialists and experts from a wide range of disciplines, creating a diverse and innovative working environment.

Elevion Group (eleviongroup.com) is a leading European provider of end-to-end decarbonisation and higher energy efficiency solutions. Thanks to its unique structure and its pioneering spirit, its capabilities can be easily scaled across the project scope, for various project sizes and a range of required expertises.

Elevion Group operates on 13+ European markets (including The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Poland, Romania and Hungary) through 80+ highly specialised independent companies, but with the financial strength of an international group.

The institute’s goal is to further establish mathematics as a key technology, provide innovative impetus, and implement practical solutions together with industry partners. Not only large corporations, but also an increasing number of small and medium-sized enterprises use simulations in a wide range of fields and benefit from enhanced innovation capabilities and improved quality assurance of products and processes.

The institute’s customer base spans across various industries, including automotive, mechanical engineering, textile manufacturing, microelectronics, computer technology, and finance. The core elements of the institute’s projects include consulting, support in the application of high-performance computing technologies, and the implementation of tailor-made software solutions.

Gerresheimer is an innovative system and solution provider and a global partner for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and cosmetics industries. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of pharmaceutical packaging, drug delivery systems, medical devices, and digital solutions. Gerresheimer ensures the safe supply and reliable administration of medicines to patients.

With around 13,400 employees and more than 40 production sites across 16 countries in Europe, America, and Asia, Gerresheimer has a global presence while producing locally to serve regional markets.

The company is a global group of organizations with extensive expertise. Together with its clients, it develops practical solutions to address society’s most pressing challenges, from climate change to social justice.

Guided by the Sustainable Development Goals, the company is committed to shaping a more sustainable future. Its employees represent the company’s greatest strength: passionate and innovative experts who think globally and act locally.

The company’s expertise covers a broad and continuously expanding range of services, including technical consulting, project management, engineering, digital transformation, and certification services. As a trusted and reliable partner, the company enables its clients to solve complex challenges and improve people’s lives.

For five decades, GNS Gesellschaft für Nuklear-Service mbH has been providing reliable and efficient solutions for nuclear waste management throughout the operation, decommissioning, and dismantling of nuclear power plants and nuclear facilities.

The GNS Group is a specialist in the management of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel from reactors, as well as in the safe treatment, packaging, and storage of low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste and residues generated during the operation of nuclear power plants. In addition, GNS offers comprehensive solutions for all phases of decommissioning and dismantling – from achieving fuel-free status to the dismantling and packaging of large components such as reactor pressure vessels and their internals.

With around 1,000 employees, the companies within the GNS Group generate annual revenues of approximately €350 million.

One group. One spirit. Endless opportunities.

As one of Europe’s leading food companies, the company offers a wide range of career opportunities. Employees can discover their individual career paths and develop their skills as part of a strong group across diverse areas of responsibility.

The company combines collaborative teamwork with the freedom for personal growth and development. It provides a variety of career opportunities and fosters a working environment where diversity, different perspectives, and individual strengths are valued and encouraged.

hey contact heroes  is part of the gevekom Group. The team operates independently and autonomously, with its own structures and processes.

The company aims to challenge conventional approaches and reshape the way work is organized through innovative concepts. A key element of its corporate culture is the belief that employees should be fairly involved in the company’s success. hey contact heroes places strong trust in its team and therefore operates with a fully virtual company structure built on flexibility, trust, and a strong focus on results.

“No Office. No Conditions. Only Results with maximum Benefits.”

The company recruits talent worldwide and completely location-independently. Whether specific language skills, specialized expertise, or particular professional qualifications are required, hey contact heroes identifies the best specialists for the projects of its business partners.

The company is committed to creating a working environment where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to grow while remaining part of the company’s long-term journey.

Through this approach, hey contact heroes enables its partners to deliver outstanding customer service with a new level of quality, combining innovative work models, dedicated teams, and a strong commitment to excellence.

Hamburger Hochbahn AG (HHA) is the largest transport company in Hamburg. It operates the Hamburg underground railway and a large part of the Hamburg city bus network within the Hamburg Transport Association (HVV).

Drawing on the expertise of its subsidiaries TENOWO, NEUTEX, and HOFTEX, the company develops innovative and sustainable textile solutions for customers across a wide range of industries.

The company offers its employees diverse and forward-looking areas of responsibility, enabling them to apply their skills, unlock their full potential, and grow both personally and professionally.

Interested parties can follow the company’s channels to stay informed about the latest news, developments, and career opportunities.

Horizon stands for innovative solutions in all areas of print finishing worldwide, including collating, saddle stitching, folding, creasing, perfect binding, cutting, laminating, and die cutting.

The company’s systems are characterized by their robustness, precision, and extremely short setup times. They are designed to ensure profitable production for every job – from a single copy to high-volume industrial production.

Through these strengths, Horizon has become the global market leader in print finishing.

Enabling the circular economy. Creating added value. Shaping a world without waste.

Interzero is one of the leading full-service environmental service providers, supporting companies in preventing waste, securing valuable raw materials, and significantly improving their sustainability performance. With 35 years of experience, the company develops and implements effective solutions for waste prevention, recycling, and efficient closed-loop resource management, creating benefits for the environment, the economy, and society.

Sustainability is deeply embedded in Interzero’s corporate DNA.

The company’s vision is a world without waste – a world worth living in today and for future generations. Through sustainable recycling systems, innovative plastics recycling solutions, and its “zero waste solutions” approach, Interzero works closely with customers and partners to conserve resources and ensure long-term availability of raw materials.

Since its foundation in 1991, Interzero has been a pioneer in recycling, returning hundreds of millions of used packaging units to the raw material cycle and continuously advancing the circular economy. Today, the company sets new standards by rethinking existing systems, driving innovation, and connecting stakeholders across the entire value chain.

Interzero believes that sustainable development and economic success go hand in hand.

Companies that embrace the circular economy with Interzero benefit from more efficient resource utilization, secure access to raw materials, regulatory compliance, and measurable improvements in sustainability performance – creating a win-win situation for both business and the environment.

What Interzero does is not only shaping the future – it is helping to create it.

Jägermeister SE is a German spirits company best known for its iconic herbal liqueur, Jägermeister. Founded in 1878 and headquartered in Wolfenbüttel, Germany, the family-owned company distributes its products in over 150 countries worldwide and is recognized as one of the leading premium spirits brands globally.

Kampf GmbH has been a major technology leader in slitting and winding technology for more than hundred years. The company, based in Wiehl near Cologne, employs a total of nearly 800 employees. Its product range includes slitting and winding machines, winders, narrow-cut slitting and special machines for manufacturing and processing web-shaped plastic film, composite materials, laminated and aluminium foil, as well as non-wovens, label stock and refined paper.
Kampf is the world's biggest manufacturer of roll slitting and winding machines and winder for films. Exports account for approx. 90% of sales. The company has subsidiaries in the USA, China, India and associated Atlas Converting UK as well as international sales and service offices.
Kampf has its own technology centre and works continuously on further developing its innovative machines; these include primarily high-performance slitting and winding machines, as well as narrow-cut slitting and winding machines for ultra-thin films.

Kampf Life Cycle Service accompanies its customers over the entire lifecylce of their machines with know-how and up-to-date service products. The Kampf Academy offers a comprehensive seminar programme with different focal points.

Great emphasis is also given to the education of young apprentices.The new training workshop was completed in 2014. This 450 m² state of the art site offers workplaces for future-oriented training. Kampf sponsors schools and regularly organizes events to give children a better understanding of technology.

As a technology leader, Kelvion has been manufacturing heat exchangers for almost all conceivable industrial applications since the 1920s. Since 2015, the company has operated under the name Kelvion and provides customized solutions even for the most challenging environmental conditions.

With compact finned tube heat exchangers, plate heat exchangers, single tube heat exchangers, shell and tube heat exchangers, transformer cooling systems, and cooling towers, Kelvion offers one of the most comprehensive portfolios of heat exchanger solutions worldwide. The company is a sought-after technology partner for a wide range of industries, including energy, oil and gas, chemicals, marine, food and beverage, heavy industry, sugar, transportation, building technology, and refrigeration.

With decades of experience and extensive expert knowledge, Kelvion is a specialist in innovative heat exchanger technologies. Its products are individually designed to meet specific process requirements and ensure maximum energy efficiency and safety across various market segments.

Through its solutions, Kelvion provides customers with a technological advantage, helping to reduce operating costs and support sustainable processes. Reliable service is a key part of the company’s commitment. Kelvion supports its customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their products and equipment, ensuring long-term and sustainable business success.

Knorr-Bremse is the global market and technology leader for braking systems and a leading provider of innovative solutions for the rail and commercial vehicle industries. The company’s products make a significant contribution to greater safety and energy efficiency on railways and roads worldwide.

Around 30,500 employees at more than 100 locations in 30 countries develop and manufacture innovative solutions and services that meet the highest technological standards. In 2024, Knorr-Bremse generated global revenues of approximately €7.9 billion across its two business divisions.

For more than 120 years, the company has been driving innovation in mobility and transportation technologies and has established a leading position in connected system solutions. Knorr-Bremse is one of Germany’s most successful industrial companies and benefits from major global megatrends such as urbanization, sustainability, digitalization, and mobility.

The supply chain is the lifeblood of every business and is becoming increasingly complex. Companies are managing more products, working with more suppliers, and fulfilling orders through more channels than ever before. At the same time, customer expectations for choice, convenience, speed, and competitive pricing continue to rise. Businesses also face growing challenges in recruiting, training, retaining, and developing skilled employees.

As these pressures increase, competition becomes more intense. To remain successful, companies need to move faster and adapt continuously. Technology can provide valuable support, but without a well-defined strategy, adding new technologies can create additional complexity through implementation, integration, maintenance, upgrades, and training requirements.

That is why companies need more than just a technology provider – they need a global partner with a proven track record of improving efficiency, reducing total cost of ownership, and providing the flexibility, agility, and innovation required to achieve strategic goals. Körber is that partner.

Körber Supply Chain offers a comprehensive portfolio of proven supply chain solutions tailored to different company sizes, business strategies, and growth ambitions. Its solutions extend beyond software and include automation, voice solutions, robotics, materials handling, and the expertise required to integrate these technologies into a complete ecosystem.

With extensive experience and industry knowledge, Körber supports companies in making informed investment decisions today and continuously optimizing their supply chains as business requirements evolve.

Körber helps companies transform their supply chain into a competitive advantage, a strategic asset, and an opportunity for sustainable growth and excellence.

Labor Becker zählt mit mehr als 600 Mitarbeitenden aus 39 Nationen an 12 Standorten in Bayern zu den führenden Labormedizinunternehmen unter ärztlicher Leitung. Das Unternehmen deckt das gesamte Spektrum labordiagnostischer Untersuchungen ab und steht für eine umfassende, zuverlässige und moderne medizinische Diagnostik.

Als etablierter und vertrauensvoller Partner für Ärzte und Kliniken unterstützt Labor Becker das Gesundheitswesen, indem es höchste diagnostische Qualität gewährleistet, effiziente Prozesse sicherstellt und sein Leistungsangebot kontinuierlich weiterentwickelt und optimiert.

Ein interdisziplinäres Netzwerk aus Medizinern und Naturwissenschaftlern beschäftigt sich täglich nicht nur mit der Durchführung und Weiterentwicklung diagnostischer Verfahren, sondern forscht auch an innovativen Analysemethoden, mit denen Labor Becker bereits mehrfach wegweisende Standards in der Labormedizin gesetzt hat.

Headquartered in Stuttgart, LAPP is one of the leading providers of integrated solutions and branded products in the field of cable and connection technology. The company’s portfolio includes cables and highly flexible cables, industrial connectors and cable gland technology, customized assembly solutions, automation technology, and robotics solutions for the smart factory of the future, as well as technical accessories. LAPP’s core market is mechanical and plant engineering. Other important markets include the food industry, logistics, the energy sector, and mobility.

Founded in 1959, the company remains fully family-owned to this day. According to preliminary figures, LAPP generated consolidated sales of more than €1.9 billion in the 2025 financial year. The company employs around 5,700 people worldwide, operates 26 production sites internationally, and is active in more than 80 countries across the globe.

Lidl Stiftung (part of the Schwarz Group) operates in the grocery retail sector and offers a wide range of discount products across many countries.

Lieken GmbH is a German baked goods manufacturer based in Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Well-known brands are Golden Toast and Lieken Urkorn.

Lufthansa Group Business Services helps companies manage business travel efficiently. Corporate clients can book flights through dedicated programs and benefit from advantages within the Miles & More program. It also offers tailored solutions for travel management and reporting.

Marriott International, Inc. is a publicly traded U.S. hotel company based in Bethesda, Maryland that operates, franchises and licenses several hotel chains, including hotels, residential properties and timeshare properties. The company was founded by J. Willard Marriott and his wife, Alice Marriott. Since the acquisition of Starwood, Marriott has become the largest hotel chain in the world.

 

Merck is an international science and technology company that develops pharmaceutical products, life-science and laboratory solutions, as well as advanced materials and technologies for the electronics and semiconductor industries.

MEWA Textil-Service is a service company that provides textile rental systems, supplying and laundering workwear, corporate clothing, and textile services for businesses.

Miele & Cie. KG is a German manufacturer of household and commercial appliances based in Gütersloh.

Miles & More is the frequent flyer program of the Lufthansa Group. Members earn miles through flights, hotel stays, and purchases with partner companies. These miles can be redeemed for award flights, upgrades, or other benefits.

The MLP Group is a trusted partner for all financial matters – serving private clients as well as companies and institutional investors. With six brands, each holding leading positions in their respective markets, the group offers a broad range of services.

MLP provides financial consulting for sophisticated private clients. FERI specializes in investment management for institutional clients as well as high-net-worth private clients. DOMCURA operates as an insurance underwriter for financial advisors and platforms. TPC offers corporate benefits and pension management solutions for companies. Deutschland.Immobilien is a real estate platform for financial advisors and clients, while RVM provides insurance brokerage services for medium-sized enterprises.

Across all business areas, the MLP Group places the individual goals and needs of its clients at the center of its approach. Based on these requirements, the group presents available options in a transparent and understandable way, enabling clients to make informed financial decisions. For implementation, MLP draws on the products and solutions of all relevant providers, supported by scientifically based market and product analyses.

MLP was founded in 1971 by Manfred Lautenschläger and Eicke Marschollek. Today, more than 2,000 independent financial consultants and over 2,000 employees work for the MLP Group.

Netto ApS & Co. is part of the Netto supermarket chain, originally from Denmark. The company operates many discount stores across Europe, including Germany. It is known for low prices and a simple range of everyday products.

Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG) is a globally operating green coffee service group. With its unique cross-cultural network of more than 40 companies in 28 countries, the group is represented in all major coffee-producing and coffee-consuming markets worldwide, offering a broad range of services and products along the entire green coffee value chain. As a privately owned and managed company with roots in Hamburg, NKG focuses its business activities on long-term profitability and responsible business practices.

NKG’s diversified business model provides a wide range of professional opportunities. The group’s core business includes the trading and distribution of commercial-grade coffees, specialty coffees, certified sustainable coffees, and soluble products. Its activities cover coffee farming, farm management, preparation, exporting, importing, logistics, warehousing, and quality control. In addition, market information, consulting services, development projects, and coffee-related professional education represent further key areas of expertise. NKG continuously strives to be a pioneer in its markets by developing new fields of activity and innovative solutions.

NKG employs more than 3,300 highly qualified permanent employees as well as numerous seasonal workers, many of whom return year after year. The diversity of nationalities and cultures within the company is a key strength, enabling NKG to broaden perspectives and foster international collaboration. As a learning organization, NKG places people at the center, encourages entrepreneurial thinking, and promotes cooperation and continuous development. Its employees share a passion for coffee and contribute their energy and creativity to bringing the enjoyment of this modern and inspiring product to people around the world.

Peek & Cloppenburg is an internationally operating fashion retailer offering clothing, shoes and accessories from both its own brands and a wide range of external fashion labels in its stores and online shop.

Prodware’s approach has always been focused on sustainable success and continuous optimization. With more than 30 years of experience and a strong international presence, Prodware is one of the few companies in Europe with comprehensive global and cross-functional expertise, covering the entire digital transformation lifecycle.

Only holistic expertise enables well-founded decision-making. Prodware has unique know-how in selecting the right solutions, integrating systems, developing functional extensions, and providing long-term maintenance and support.

This innovative and secure cross-functional approach enables Prodware to minimize risks, deliver sustainable solutions, and achieve maximum return on investment (ROI) for its customers.

Qlar develops digital and sustainable solutions that enable companies to move towards a climate-neutral future. This vision and commitment are at the heart of the company’s activities. Qlar’s success is built on more than 140 years of experience and the strong heritage of the Schenck Process brand.

With Qlar, the company continues its journey as one of the world’s leading providers in the field of climate-neutral material transformation. Every day, Qlar works on developing innovative solutions and sustainable process technologies for a wide range of industries, including cement, steel, chemicals, and plastics, as well as infrastructure, energy, and transportation markets.

The Rewe Group (proper spelling: REWE Group, acronym from Revisionsverband der Westkauf-Genossenschaften), headquartered in Cologne, is an internationally active trading group with a second mainstay in tourism. 

 

Dirk Rossmann GmbH is one of the largest drugstore chains in Europe with its headquarters in Burgwedel near Hanover. The company, founded in 1972 by Dirk Roßmann, achieved sales of around 10.3 billion euros in 2020 and has around 2,200 branches in Germany with around 33,400 employees.

 

Schwarz Corporate Solutions brings together experts in the fields of mobility, innovation, digitalization, procurement, real estate, human resources, controlling, finance and tax, as well as gastronomy. As the central service provider, the company serves as the connecting link between Lidl, Kaufland, Schwarz Produktion, PreZero, and Schwarz Digits.

By combining expertise and operational excellence, Schwarz Corporate Solutions develops innovative solutions that enable the individual companies of the Schwarz Group to focus on their core business and achieve outstanding performance. In doing so, the company creates sustainable added value for the entire Schwarz Group ecosystem through cost-conscious, flexible, and consistent services.

The companies of the Schwarz Group cover the entire value chain—from production and retail to recycling—while leveraging innovative digital solutions and pursuing an ambitious, performance-driven approach. Schwarz Corporate Solutions supports this strategy by promoting sustainable practices across the entire value chain and helping the companies of the Schwarz Group fulfill their environmental responsibilities.

Siemens AG is a German conglomerate focusing on automation and digitalization in industry, infrastructure for buildings, decentralized energy systems, mobility solutions for rail and road transport and medical technology.

Stage Entertainment Germany is the creative heart behind outstanding musicals and theater productions. Whether on stage or at its headquarters in Hamburg’s historic Speicherstadt district, the company brings together passionate people who ensure that the magic of theater comes to life both in the spotlight and behind the scenes.

While Stage Entertainment Germany is best known for its successful Broadway productions and original musicals, the teams at its headquarters also play a vital role in the company’s success. Employees in Controlling, Brand Management, Finance, IT, People & Culture, and many other departments work together to bring the company’s vision to life. Whether in management, technical operations, or on stage, everyone is part of one team dedicated to creating unforgettable theatrical experiences.

Regardless of whether employees work at the headquarters or in one of the theaters, every individual contributes to the company’s overall success. Ideas, commitment, and collaboration are the foundation for continuously inspiring audiences and delivering exceptional performances.

Stage Entertainment Germany is committed not only to bringing world-class productions to the stage but also to creating an inspiring workplace behind the scenes that encourages creativity and supports personal and professional growth. From the first creative concept to the final curtain call, success is achieved through teamwork.

Swiss Steel Group is one of the world’s leading providers of customized solutions in the special long steel products sector. As one of Europe’s largest electric steel producers, the company is at the forefront of sustainable steel production. Its portfolio includes engineering steel, stainless steel, and tool steel solutions that meet the diverse needs of customers across a wide range of industries.

The company is committed to implementing environmentally responsible practices throughout every stage of its production process while delivering high-quality and reliable products. With approximately 10,000 employees across 30 countries and five continents, Swiss Steel Group provides global supply capabilities and local customer service, ensuring close support for customers around the world.

Swiss Steel Group places its customers at the center of its business, enabling the company to deliver tailored solutions and personalized service. Building on a long-standing reputation for excellence, the company continues to drive innovation and enhance its product portfolio to set new standards within the steel industry.

Committed to shaping the future of sustainable steel production, Swiss Steel Group works together with its employees, customers, and partners to create long-term value and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Together. For a future that matters.

Sysmex supports healthcare professionals and patients around the world with a comprehensive portfolio of medical diagnostic products and solutions across a wide range of healthcare fields. With more than 50 years of experience in in-vitro diagnostics, the company continuously expands and enhances its products and services to support the entire patient care pathway. Its integrated solutions, combined with high-quality reagents and reliable service and support, contribute to improving healthcare outcomes and the overall patient journey.

Sysmex Europe SE, headquartered near Hamburg, Germany, is a subsidiary of Sysmex Corporation, based in Kobe, Japan. From its offices in Hamburg, the company supports affiliates, distributors, and customers throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

TALKE is one of the world's leading providers of logistics solutions for the chemical industry. More than half of the world's top 50 chemical companies rely on the services of this family-owned business, which was founded in 1947. Today, TALKE employs approximately 4,600 people across three continents. With a pioneering spirit, deep expertise, and a passion for excellence, the company makes chemical logistics a key success factor for its customers every day.

Responsibility and safety are at the core of TALKE's business. The company thinks and acts with future generations in mind, striving to create lasting value for society, protect the environment, and foster the health and well-being of its employees.

TALKE's core competencies include the transportation, packaging, storage, and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in all physical states. In addition, the company provides consulting, design, and implementation services for logistics processes, facilities, and infrastructure. A comprehensive portfolio of digital services further complements its tailor-made customer solutions. Offering this broad range of integrated services across the entire supply chain is one of TALKE's key differentiators and delivers significant value to its customers.

thyssenkrupp Polysius is one of the leading suppliers of technologies and automation solutions for the decarbonization of the cement and lime industry, as well as for an increasing number of other industries.

With more than 160 years of experience, thyssenkrupp Polysius sets standards in the development of innovative technologies and services. The company provides comprehensive and customized solutions that enable sustainable and economical production. Its services are not only tailored to its own products but also include installations from third-party suppliers.

Through close cooperation with customers and partners, thyssenkrupp Polysius addresses specific challenges and provides optimal solutions. This strong commitment, combined with decades of expertise, makes thyssenkrupp Polysius a reliable partner on the path toward a sustainable future.

TIMOCOM connects everyone involved in logistics and makes road freight transport smart, safe, and simple.

More than 25 years ago, TIMOCOM’s founder recognized that logistics needed to become much smarter, more digital, and more international. The result was the TIMOCOM Marketplace. Today, TIMOCOM has grown into one of Europe’s most successful medium-sized IT and data specialists for the logistics industry and is one of Germany’s most popular IT employers.

The company continuously expands the TIMOCOM Marketplace with new, forward-looking digital solutions to help its customers keep the world moving in the future.

TIMOCOM’s employees share a common vision: a world without logistical challenges. In a complex and increasingly digital logistics industry, TIMOCOM ensures that the right freight and the right transport partners can be found quickly and efficiently. By digitizing logistics processes, the company makes logistics smart, safe, and simple.

With the TIMOCOM Marketplace, a leading platform for road freight transport, TIMOCOM helps reduce empty truck runs, making freight transportation more efficient and more sustainable by lowering CO₂ emissions.

voestalpine is a globally leading steel and technology group with combined expertise in materials and processing. The internationally operating group comprises around 500 companies and locations in more than 50 countries across all five continents. It has been listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange since 1995.

With its premium product and system solutions, voestalpine is one of the leading partners for the automotive and household appliance industries, as well as for the aerospace and oil & gas industries. In addition, the company is a global market leader in railway infrastructure systems, tool steel, and special sections.

voestalpine is committed to global climate targets and is pursuing a clear decarbonization strategy for steel production through its greentec steel initiative. In the 2025/26 financial year, the Group generated revenue of €15.1 billion and achieved an operating result (EBITDA) of €1.5 billion, while employing around 48,800 people worldwide.

Volkswagen Group Services GmbH is a company within the Volkswagen Group and provides a wide range of technical, logistical, commercial, and IT-based services.

The company is looking for motivated professionals, skilled specialists, and experienced experts with integrity, strong learning abilities, and digital as well as social skills. The areas of responsibility include engineering, for example in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and planning, as well as IT, including software development, application support, application and service management, and IT project management. In addition, Volkswagen Group Services GmbH offers opportunities in business consulting, covering areas such as business and service innovation, transformation and complexity consulting, process management, project management, IT consulting (SAP, Salesforce, RPA & chatbot consulting), requirements management, and digitalization.

With more than 10,000 employees, Volkswagen Group Services GmbH delivers a wide range of qualified professional services across various business areas. The company offers attractive salaries and stable collective agreements for its employees, which have been developed in cooperation with IG Metall and are considered pioneering in Germany.

Volkswagen Group Services GmbH promotes a cooperative leadership style, provides numerous opportunities for professional development, and supports suitable employees in taking on leadership responsibilities at an early stage.

The headquarters of Volkswagen Group Services GmbH is located at the InnovationCampus at Forum AutoVision, Major-Hirst-Straße 11 in Wolfsburg, Germany.

The Westfalen Group is an expert in gases, heating and cooling solutions, as well as sustainable mobility. Founded in 1923, the family-owned company has been ensuring the safe handling and use of gaseous and liquid hazardous substances at customers’ sites for almost 100 years.

With its products and services, Westfalen supports customers on their journey toward sustainable progress. The company operates locally across Europe with more than 20 production sites as well as numerous subsidiaries and affiliated companies, while its headquarters are located in Münster, Germany.

The Westfalen Group’s business areas are Industrial Gases & Services, Energy Solutions, and Mobility. In the 2021 financial year, the company generated revenue of around €1.9 billion with approximately 1,800 employees.

The Brandt Group, headquartered in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, produces rusks, crispbread, chocolate, and dragées at its four German locations in Ohrdruf, Landshut, Rhede, and Burg.

In addition to its specialized sales companies for chocolate and baked goods, the Brandt Group includes the long-established Burger Knäcke GmbH + Co. KG in Burg (Saxony-Anhalt), Schoko-Dragee in Rhede, and Carl Brandt Inc. in the United States (Fairfield, near New York).

Brandt employs a total of 819 people in Germany, including 26 apprentices.