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Explore Germany’s vibrant chemical industry: Insights for international professionals

Germany boasts a thriving chemical industry, home to some of the world's leading companies that drive innovation and sustainability on a global scale. Just as diverse as the industry’s products, markets, and partners are the people who power it. This section of our website is dedicated to English-language content designed for employees whose native language is not German.

Here, you’ll find valuable insights into how sustainability, evolving work cultures, and collaborative approaches are shaping a brighter future for our industry. From eco-friendly innovations to inclusive workplace practices, discover forward-thinking solutions that empower individuals, foster creativity, and drive meaningful progress - for our workforce and our industry.

Explore fresh ideas, stay inspired, and join us in creating change that matters.

Christian Starke is Head of Sales for Western Europe, the Middle East and the Far East at Meffert AG. Wir.Hier. visited the China expert in Bad Kreuznach to find out how Chinese people think and what they value about German products

Mutual feedback between managers and team members about performance and ways to improve is simply part of the job. To help make these conversations feel more relaxed, we gathered these tips with the help of coach Susanne Breuer.

The world of work is changing fast. Why does that feel so exhausting? And how can we learn to handle constant change while staying open to what’s new? Wir.Hier. spoke with experts.

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As the Ideas Manager at brake pad manufacturer TMD Friction, Anja Stommel is unlocking the creative potential of her colleagues. Here, she explains how the Hamm (Sieg) plant is securing its future by making continuous improvements, both big and small.

At Michelin in Bad Kreuznach, diversity is part of everyday life. Liesa Rauchhaus promotes this at the site. Some employees, for example, helped create a colourful cookbook with dishes from many different countries. Read on to find out how the company fosters diversity and why.

Laila Adler and Lisanne Giehl are dual Business Administration students at skincare specialist Sebapharma. Recently, they spent six weeks at the company’s Shanghai and Hong Kong offices. Here’s what they did, what they experienced – and how the trip will shape their future.

Keeping your skills up to date is more important than ever. Here’s how it works – and how much effort it really takes.

Two chemical industry workers look at a computer monitor.

No matter where you currently stand on the career ladder, there are always different ways for employees to progress. The following two examples illustrate how an individual career path in the chemical industry might look.

Almost every second person in Rhineland-Palatinate is a volunteer. How can people get involved? And where can they find support? The most frequently asked questions and answers at a glance.

Nils Maurer and his colleague Carsten Schön stand in front of the firefighter department and wear their firefighter clothing. Photos: IW Medien/Joshua Murat

Nils Maurer's primary job at Michelin is inspecting tyres. But when an alarm sounds, he has just five minutes to be ready. That's because he also serves as a volunteer firefighter at the company's plant. What drives him to take on this dual role?

Hands holding up different sorts of waste. Photo: photka - stock.adobe.com

Separating waste is crucial to recycling raw materials. But what goes in which bin? The first guess isn't always right. Here are some tips to help make everyday sorting easier.

Eva Opitz puts green strategies into practice. Photo: Frank Eppler

From electric forklifts to climate-friendly products, Eva Opitz is helping to drive major changes at Budenheim. She is the Head of Sustainability Management. She explains how she motivates her colleagues and what personally drives her.