The application of the KAIZEN & CIP (continuous improvement process) principle has generated, among other things, target agreements, idea management, knowledge databases and their continuous expansion.

This requires an extensive internal training programme. The long-term teaching of commercial and technical professions  is a tradition at both training organisations. "This is the only way, also in the long term, to bring innovative and market-focused packaging solutions onto the market with motivated and well qualified staff," says  Marcus Gebler, Member of the Board of Management.

The common held belief is that "the young people of today are the technical staff of tomorrow". The company has entered into a long-term cooperation with training institutes and municipalities to promote itself as a potential employer in the region.

We can only fulfil our own claims - "we produce more than just packaging" as well as "the focus of our work is our customer" - with a broad-based knowledge of all demographic groups" - Co-boss Marcus Gebler adds.

The heart of the company is the person as an individual as well as his or her health as the most valuable workforce asset.

The introduction of a health management system into the company has augmented these efforts still further. The commitment shown by the Coburger Kartonagenfabrik has been honoured by the AOK in Bavaria with the AOK BGF Award. 

Based on this approach the Bergische Kartonagenfabrik is now utilising existing synergy effects to further supplement existing staff health promotion projects on an individual site basis. 

In addition, there is the possibility of undertaking a virtual tour through both plants in order to become even better acquainted with this successful, family run  company group.

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