News from the world of Schürholz

On June 1, Schürholz Group had the pleasure of celebrating a very special milestone: Ms. Virginia Maria Binder marked her 30th anniversary with the company.

Since joining Schürholz Group on June 1, 1996, Ms. Binder has accompanied and actively contributed to the development of our company over the past three decades. Throughout her career, she gained valuable experience in various departments and has been bringing her expertise, commitment, and professionalism to our Human Resources department since 2017.

Thirty years of service represent far more than remarkable loyalty and dedication. They stand for trust, experience, reliability, and a strong commitment to the values that define our corporate culture. Employees like Ms. Binder are an essential part of our success and help shape the spirit and identity of Schürholz Group every day.

Five years ago, we had the pleasure of celebrating her 25-year anniversary. Today, we proudly look back on another five successful years and would like to express our sincere gratitude for her 30 years of commitment, expertise, and team spirit.

The management team, her colleagues, and all those who have worked alongside her would like to congratulate Ms. Binder on this outstanding achievement and thank her for the many years of trusted cooperation and dedication.

We wish Ms. Binder continued success, good health, and many more years of enjoyment in her professional and personal life.

Congratulations on your 30-year service anniversary, Ms. Binder!

On May 4, it was that time again – and once more it became clear how much can be achieved through collective commitment: Employees from Gris Group, Hiby, and Schürholz Group came together to donate blood, sending a strong message of responsibility, solidarity, and social commitment.

Since 2020, participating in blood donation campaigns has been an integral part of our social engagement. Year after year, our teams demonstrate that helping others is not just a value we talk about, but one that we actively live by.

Donating blood means being there for others when it matters most. Blood donations are urgently needed for emergencies, surgeries, and the treatment of serious illnesses. A single donation can make a crucial difference, offering hope and helping to save lives.

This year's blood donation campaign was organized by our Health Coordinator, Corinna Duppke, who coordinated and supported the event with great dedication and commitment.

The high level of participation from all three companies is a powerful reflection of the strong team spirit and sense of responsibility that unite our employees. We would like to sincerely thank everyone who took part and made a valuable contribution to society through their donation.

Together, we take responsibility – for one another and for a stronger community.

Yesterday, we bid farewell to Ms. Panagiota Ngotzamani as she entered her well-deserved retirement after an impressive 46 years with Schürholz Group. Numerous colleagues gathered to celebrate this special occasion and to thank her for her decades of dedication and commitment.

Affectionately known to everyone as “Jutta,” this is exactly how she will remain in our memories: warm-hearted, dedicated, and always willing to help.

Jutta came to Germany in 1979 and shortly thereafter began her career with Schürholz Group. At that time, she worked at our Königstraße site in Plettenberg as a machine operator in the packing department. Throughout her many years with the company, she worked in various areas and became a highly valued colleague thanks to her friendly nature, reliability, and willingness to support others.

Six years ago, we had the pleasure of celebrating her 40th anniversary with the company. Now, with her retirement, an extraordinary chapter of professional life comes to an end—one characterized by commitment, loyalty, and outstanding dedication.

The management team, works council, supervisors, and her colleagues expressed their sincere gratitude for the many years of cooperation and the valuable contributions she made to our company. During a shared meal, everyone looked back on her time at Schürholz Group, exchanged memories, and relived many special moments together.

We would like to thank Ms. Ngotzamani for her many years of loyalty and tireless commitment to our company. For this new chapter in her life, we wish her all the very best—above all, good health, happiness, and many wonderful moments with family and friends. Thank you, dear Jutta – we will miss you!

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming the children of the TuS Plettenberg youth team to our company. Their visit was a welcome change for everyone involved and provided a great opportunity for personal exchange in a pleasant atmosphere.

We were especially delighted to support the young athletes with new winter jackets as part of our sponsorship commitment. At Schürholz, supporting local clubs and volunteer engagement in our region is particularly important to us.

Sports teach essential values such as teamwork, fairness, and solidarity. For children and young people in particular, sports create valuable experiences that contribute positively to their personal development. That is why we see it as an important responsibility to support local clubs and their young talent.

We wish the children of TuS Plettenberg continued enjoyment in sports and every success in their future endeavors.

Just in time for the start of the Easter holidays, the Easter Bunny brought a cheerful atmosphere to the team at Schürholz Group in Plettenberg. As early as last Thursday, he surprised employees with small Easter treats.His visit brought smiles to many faces. This year, the tradition continued once again: the Schürholz Easter Bunny has now been a part of the company’s Easter celebrations for five years.Schürholz Group wishes all employees, business partners, and their families a happy and relaxing Easter holiday.

At Schürholz, we are delighted to have been supporting the children of JSG FSV Werdohl / TuS Versetal F3 since the fall and to have already equipped them with new jerseys! 13 dedicated young players are now taking to the field in their fresh team look – a commitment that is especially close to our hearts as a sports-enthusiastic company. ⚽💚Whether at the AOK Run, the Feelgood Run, or regional basketball events – sport is an integral part of our company culture. Supporting young talent is therefore a true passion for us.The JSG provides more than 300 children with a safe and respectful sporting home – values that we at Schürholz fully stand behind.Young people are our greatest asset – and we are proud to do our part. 

For several years now, we have been giving our employees a Lions Advent Calendar on the first Sunday of Advent—by now, this has become almost a cherished tradition marking the start of the Christmas season. In this way, we support social projects in our region while also bringing great joy to our staff.

The proceeds from the calendars go toward important aid and support projects run by the Lions Club, including youth and education programs, families in need, and regional social organizations. Behind every little door are fantastic prizes from local retailers and restaurants—ranging from vouchers to impressive grand prizes such as dream vacations or even a car!

We wish everyone lots of fun with the calendar and a wonderful Advent season!

Just one more day until St. Nicholas Day – but at the Schürholz Group, he has already been here!
As every year, good old St. Nicholas has brought a tasty surprise for our employees. A small gesture that brings many smiles and creates a wonderful pre-Christmas atmosphere.
Thank you, dear St. Nicholas – we look forward to it every year!

As every year, our traditional trainee event took place on 10.10.2025. And as always, the day was full of exciting surprises and shared experiences! At the beginning, our trainees were given a small social media task, which they mastered with a lot of creativity, humor and professionalism. Their results not only put everyone in a good mood, but also showed how committed and imaginative our trainees are. After lunch together, we moved on to the next highlight: a visit to Europe's largest escape room - Exploria. Under the motto "1920s Berlin", the trainees immersed themselves in a nostalgic world full of secrets and adventures. Here they experienced exciting missions, mysterious encounters and unique moments that required team spirit and brains Unfortunately, no photos were allowed to be taken on site - but the memories of this unforgettable day are sure to stay with them for a long time. Once again, the day was a complete success for our trainees - and they can already look forward to the surprises that await them next year!

On 01. 08.2025 the time had come: Seven new trainees started their professional journey with us! Whether as industrial clerks, IT specialists, warehouse logistics specialists or tool mechanics - we look forward to accompanying you on this exciting journey. Our experienced colleagues are on hand to offer advice and support to the trainees and provide not only specialist knowledge, but also real insights into the world of the Schürholz Group at eye level. We wish all new trainees a successful start, lots of fun and exciting experiences during their training!