Since our foundation in 1949, we have been passionately committed to actively shaping the future together and making innovative solutions possible for our customers. By working closely with our partners, we aim to create sustainable, high-quality solutions that meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Our corporate policy is based on four principles that not only define our attitude and values, but are also used daily as a practical tool in all departments and shape our corporate culture, our management style and our cooperation with partners.
From a cork factory in a chicken shed to a leading family business in plastics processing. Today, we are setting new standards with over 2,500 employees, our "possibe makers", at six locations worldwide.
The ZUKUNFTSWERKSTATT, which brings together the Technikum, Ausbildungszentrum, Zukunftsmobil and DigitalLab, promotes dialogue and enables new forms of collaboration. Here, we work on pioneering topics with internal colleagues and external partners on an interdisciplinary basis. For example, we work closely with schools and universities to develop and implement innovative approaches, open up new perspectives and strengthen skills. The Zukunftsmobil is an example of this new type of collaboration, which we want to continuously expand. Together, we are creating a network for sustainable progress.
At Pöppelmann's training center, our trainees receive sound, practical basic training - across departments, comprehensible and with a clear plan. The focus is on four central areas:
What is often neglected in everyday life, we specifically train here: from practical exercises to exam preparation. This is how we create the ideal introduction - from the first day to the final exam. In addition, the training center offers skilled workers room for further development. And we are already thinking ahead: in future, we will offer trainees from other companies the opportunity to use our services.
As part of the 'Zukunftsmobil' initiative, our German trainees offer practical workshops on the topic of 'sustainability in the use of plastics'. There are four interactive stations on board the mobile that clearly illustrate the life cycle of a plastic product:
The workshops can be optimally integrated into school lessons on the topic of the environment and sustainability. Alternatively, the stations can also be visited at our Plant 2 in Lohne - ideal for school classes and interested groups.
In particular, the technical center prepares and implements the maturation of products for series production. In addition, cross-divisional knowledge is bundled in order to drive forward technological development at Pöppelmann and ensure the future viability of the company. In particular, networking between business units, central departments and external partners is being strengthened - both nationally and internationally - while technical standards are being further developed.
Comprehensive resources are available on site for component development, from concept creation to series production of customer projects, as well as in the area of material development:
Laboratory compounder: production and testing of formulations made from recycled plastic
Tools for test specimens: creation of compact and protected material samples.
Injection molding machines: production for the validation of recipes and series articles
Material analysis laboratory: carrying out detailed material analyses
Automation equipment: validation of series automation solutions
These resources enable rapid adaptation and further development of plastic formulations. The material data obtained flows directly into our simulation tools and enables us to make well-founded statements on component performance at an early stage. After successful validation, the transfer to series production takes place.
In Pöppelmann's DigitalLab, employees and external interested parties experience an interactive learning environment to get to know digital technologies and try them out in practice. The aim is to strengthen digital skills and promote new forms of collaboration within the company. Main topics:
You can register at any time. Our experienced teams of experts support you in getting started and implementing your own projects - in workshops, training courses or individual projects. One focus is on citizen development: employees can develop their own digital solutions with low-code and no-code tools - without any programming knowledge. We offer targeted support and space for exchange so that everyone can develop their ideas further to create innovative applications in everyday working life and actively contribute to the digital transformation.
… I work on interesting projects here, get paid well, meet great people and everyone pulls together when necessary.
Paul Gert,
K-TECH®
… here, great trust is placed in independent working and the company is investing in the future in many areas.
Stefan Wulf,
FAMAC®
… here, a wonderful corporate culture is cultivated that promotes cohesion and cooperation among all colleagues in all business areas.
August Lanfermann,
TEKU®
… you are not left in the lurch here, even in difficult times. Pöppelmann retained all its employees in the crisis year 2008. That is not a matter of course.
Manfred Deters,
KAPSTO®
… we are a great team here! Everyone pulls together to create new solutions and be successful! Or, to put it another way: MAKE it together!
Mike Landwehr,
FAMAC®
'The collaboration with Pöppelmann has intensified, especially in recent years, which has also led to both companies developing an understanding of each other's requirements. One of the results of this good cooperation is our new herb quark cup, on which numerous departments at DMK and Pöppelmann have worked together.'
Henning Götsche, Packaging Development of the DMK Group's Private Label business unit.
'We very much appreciate the overall strategy of our partner Pöppelmann FAMAC® to promote the use of recycled materials and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. For this, we awarded Pöppelmann FAMAC® 2nd place in the Sustainability category at the Dräger Supplier Awards.'
Kathrin Huth, Project Manager at Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
'The development of sustainable packaging solutions is one of the top issues in our industry. A partnership in which both sides are seriously committed to this and pull together in the search for new concepts offers the best conditions for this. And so it is no coincidence that we can already boast a whole series of joint solutions in this field.'
Jessica Gerst, Head of Packaging Development at Wernsing Feinkost GmbH.
FUTURE
Climate change is a reality - and we are taking action. We are shaping the future with clear climate targets, a circular economy and innovation.
Make
At Pöppelmann, sustainable solutions are created through partnership-based cooperation - climate-friendly and economically viable.
Career
Do you want more than just a job? With us, you can help shape things - responsibly, as part of a team and with prospects.
