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The strength behind 175 years

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.

Employee stories
Vocational training at HEIDELBERG in the 60s
Vocational training at HEIDELBERG in the 60s

Our investment in the future

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.

Further employee stories

AT HEIDELBERG SINCE: 1979

Kevin Ramsbotham, UK

Head of SystemService UK
"What keeps me motivated? Solving customers' problems. There's nothing like a face-to-face conversation to understand the customer's needs."

AT HEIDELBERG SINCE: 2007

Ye Sun, China

IPQ and ISO System Manager Qingpu
“German quality made in Qingpu.” This is how Ye Sun describes the expertise at the production site in China. ”Everyone here respects each other – regardless of gender, nationality or skin color. Everyone contributes something from which others can learn."

AT HEIDELBERG SINCE: 2012

Christoph Naber, Germany

Specialist in machine adjustment for gear manufacturing
“I really identify with the company. We don't make mass-produced or mass-produced parts, so every day brings a new challenge.”

AT HEIDELBERG SINCE: 1999

Silvia Montes, Brazil

Territory Head, HEIDELBERG do Brasil
From trainee to general manager: more than 25 years ago, Silvia Montes began her career at HEIDELBERG Brazil in the finance department. Today, she heads the service and sales location in Santana de Parnaíba in the state of São Paulo. For her, it's the people that make the difference: ”The work and forward-looking attitude of each individual helps the company achieve its goals.”

AT HEIDELBERG SINCE: 2016

Toshinori Tsuno, Japan

Lifecycle operations engineer, field service
Tsuno points out that customers give him a warm welcome when they see the HEIDELBERG logo on his clothing because HEIDELBERG employees enjoy a high level of trust. “We don't just repair the machine – we also take care of the customer.”

AT HEIDELBERG SINCE: 2009

Nina Koch, Germany

Team Lead Marketing & Sales Support, E-mobility
“Doors always open up - especially when you have been trained and are employed by a large company like HEIDELBERG and have the opportunity to get to know very different areas.”

AT HEIDELBERG SINCE: 2010

Dwi Buntoro, Indonesia

Service Engineer
“Young people play a key role at HEIDELBERG – it’s a company that feels like family. More and more customers recognize the value of our services and see that we achieve growth together. Because at HEIDELBERG, it’s about more than just machines."

AT HEIDELBERG SINCE: 1983

Ben Nerstheimer, Germany

Electronics technician
“Even after 40 years, I still enjoy working at HEIDELBERG. But what I find particularly great is to feel how enthusiastic my son is about his vocational training and the company. I'm also in contact with other parents whose children work at HEIDELBERG, and you hear the same thing everywhere. The kids just love it here.”

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