Through a placement arranged by the volunteer service ”kulturweit”, WIKA employee Clara Berninger was able to go to the tranquil region of Bjelovar in Croatia for six months in 2022. She worked there at a secondary school while also remaining employed by WIKA …
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Handball player from Ukraine (16) trains with premier league side
Stefan Schneider | WIKA insightWhat does a talented handball player who's had to leave his homeland do? Maksym, a 16-year old from Ukraine, shares accommodation with other Ukrainian refugees in WIKA's plant 3 in Klingenberg. In the meantime, however, he is training at TV Großwallstadt – thanks to …
Another Careers Day for family businesses at WIKA
Stefan Schneider | WIKA insightIn November, for the second time, WIKA was the host of the “Careers Day for family businesses”. 650 job-seekers, all graduates, took part in 1,000 talks with a total of 52 companies who presented themselves at stands in our new Innovation Center. CEO Alexander …
Ukraine aid is getting to where it is needed
Stefan Schneider | WIKA insightIn summer, WIKA employees donated a total of 80,000 euros in aid for Ukraine and the board of directors topped up that figure to 150,000 euros. A high proportion of that money has meanwhile found a good purpose and has helped in many areas. 20,000 euros went to …
Innovation Center’s inauguration ceremony
Stefan Schneider | WIKA insightWIKA has opened the Innovation Center in Klingenberg with a ceremony. The new building manifests the Group's hopes for the future and, with its open architecture and new high-tech laboratories, it opens up new horizons. 300 guests were invited to the opening, …