People at the centre

We stand by our social responsibility - whether regionally or internationally. As part of our "Yes, we care" initiative launched in 2017, we support non-profit organisations every year that make a sustainable contribution to recycling and the circular economy around the world. We are currently supporting the ASASE Foundation, which collects waste in the heavily plastic-polluted Ghanaian capital Accra and recycles it into consumer goods, and Buy Food with Plastic. In certain regions of India, Nicaragua and Ghana, it pursues the idea of using collected plastic bottles to pay for hot meals.

Our sustainability efforts can also be verified. For example, our company Kiefel was independently audited in 2021 and awarded the EcoVadis sustainability certification in the form of a silver medal. This puts the company in the top 25% of all companies audited by EcoVadis and even in the top 10% in the industry. In the same year, Kiefel also made it to the 82 finalists for the German Sustainability Award in the "Design" category. Out of an original field of more than 1,000 applicants, making it to the final alone is a further accolade for the multifaceted efforts in the Brückner Group.

The commitment of each and every one of our employees is at least as important. Thus, we appreciate and support every voluntary activity - be it in the volunteer fire brigade or the mountain rescue service. In the event of a mission, for example, they are released from work.

We also support clubs and organisations from the regions of our locations with financial donations and have already been able to help them with new jerseys, sports equipment or a social club party.

Our Fundamental Principles

At the heart of our corporate culture is a globally valid Code of Conduct. The guidelines it contains represent our inner compass, the uniform standards of which determine our decisions and actions all over the world. Our employees work exclusively in accordance with this code.

Important guiding principles for our corporate culture are:

• Compliance with all the standards and laws applicable to us
• Prohibition of any form of child labor or forced labor
• Equal rights and anti-discrimination
• Diversity and equal opportunities
• Safe working conditions
• Fair wages and fair working conditions
• Respectful interaction between employees and with business partners
• Ethical commercial practices and business conduct
   

Through our robust compliance management system, regular communication and training, as well as defined responsibilities at group and company level, we ensure that the above-mentioned values and principles are adhered to.

Reporting of Concerns

Any possible violations of compliance, environmental and human rights can be communicated via our whistleblower system. This is made available by an external provider, and all reports will be processed securely, confidentially and, if requested, anonymously. This system can be used worldwide and around the clock.

We take any information seriously. We therefore check every report for its veracity and initiate corrective action, if necessary. If the initial suspicions are not confirmed, the person who submitted the information will be given a reason.

In addition, employees can also contact the respective compliance managers or the HR departments on site in the event of complaints.

Reporting system

Our human rights officers at Group level and individual company level monitor human rights risks and the processing of corresponding complaints.

The overall status in the field of the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act is reported to the management of Brückner Group at regular intervals. Among other things, this report incorporates the results of the supplier risk analysis and the specific measures taken, as well as the efforts of the human rights officers in the internal monitoring of human rights risks. The status of reported (potential) infringements is also taken into account.

Unternehmenskultur

The "family spirit" is another word for our widely lived corporate culture. As a family-owned group of companies, the family aspect is lived and breathed, and so we pay attention to a transparent and fair management culture, among other things. Brückner is colourful and is characterised by diversity, inclusion and equality, because in the end a healthy mix of employees makes the difference.

Individuality & Community

The Brückner Group also means community. Especially with regard to the health of our employees, we see a balanced social environment as an important component for long-term well-being. Thus, we initiate and promote health and sports offers - whether running groups, Pilates or back training - and additionally offer health days and discounts for wellness facilities or sports equipment at many locations. In addition to the company health offers, we also promote health individually in the form of company medical services, vaccinations or massages. And there are special assistance funds for colleagues in need.

Brückner Maschinenbau (Siegsdorf)

As the world market leader in film stretching equipment, we have a lot to do and a lot to learn. We develop, design and build innovative high-tech lines for customers all over the world. And you can lend a hand. Because we want you to become so good that we are happy to keep you with us at the end of your training!

The closing date for applications is 30 September for the start of training in the following year.

Brückner Servtec (Siegsdorf)

An apprenticeship at Brückner Servtec can open up many paths for you. As a service partner for film stretching systems, there is a lot to do and a lot to learn. We upgrade, maintain and repair versatile high-tech systems for customers all over the world. And you can lend a hand. Because we want you to become so good that we are happy to keep you with us at the end of your training!

The closing date for applications is 30 September for the start of training in the following year.

Kiefel (Freilassing)

With us, you will not only learn your desired profession, you can also apply your knowledge in different areas. In general, we attach great importance to you being able to put what you have learned into practice. This means that you will help out, take responsibility for your tasks and be able to contribute your ideas. Because we want you to be one of the best in your profession at the end of your training!

The selection process for the start of the apprenticeship in September begins in spring of the previous year for the Freilassing site and in autumn of the previous year for the Micheldorf site.

PackSys Global (Schwitzerland)

With an apprenticeship at PackSys Global, you open up many possibilities. Whether in the technical, mechanical or commercial area - you will receive a sound training with many exciting tasks and challenges. A strong team will support you in word and deed.

There is a kindergarten directly on the premises, which is run by the Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO) in Traunreut. The kindergarten accepts children from the age of three until they start school. In addition, there are crèche and after-school care places.