What keeps a company going for 175 years? At HEIDELBERG, it’s the people. Many employees have spent their whole working lives with us – some met their partners here, and others have seen the next generation follow in their footsteps.
Their knowledge, commitment, and connection to each other shape who we are. Discover 10 stories of HEIDELBERG employees who help carry our story forward.
Preparing the next generation has always been part of our mission. Our vocational training programs evolve with the times – adapting to new technologies while staying grounded in hands-on experience and shared values.
What’s changed over the decades? And what stays the same? We spoke with Sonja Mohr, who oversees School Outreach and Logistics Training, and Gerhard Waldeis, former trainer for industrial mechanics, to find out.
The Titrek brothers, Erdogan, Ersin, and Erdinc, share more than just a surname; they’ve built their careers side by side at the HEIDELBERG foundry in Amstetten. From apprenticeships to leadership roles, their journey reflects not only professional growth but also a deepened family bond shaped by shared values and mutual respect.
Discover how their unique dynamic and the “HEIDELBERG spirit” continue to shape both their work and personal lives.
On September 1, 2023, Ben Nerstheimer started his apprenticeship as a mechatronics technician at HEIDELBERG - exactly 40 years to the day after his father Bernd, who began his career as an electronics technician with us in 1983.
We met with the father-son duo to discuss how it all came about and what makes HEIDELBERG special to them.