“We have always been and will always be a large Flender family,” said Flender CEO Andreas Evertz at the recent grand anniversary party at the main site in Bocholt, Germany. “Whether employees, customers, suppliers, partners, or owners—today we all feel like Flenderans. I am incredibly proud to be part of this team and to advance the energy transition with you. Because without drive technology and Flender, nothing moves in this world.”
The company invited all employees from its Bocholt, Mussum, and Voerde sites, as well as representatives from customers, suppliers, associations, politics, and regional partners. Around 2,500 guests experienced a spectacular evening, with music and show acts on a large open-air stage. The highlight was the grand anniversary show, which combined multimedia content with acrobatics and dance. In an emotional story, the four elements – water, air, earth, and fire – symbolized Flender's significance in all areas of life. A drone show over the Bocholt night sky represented the fifth element: Flender and its employees who hold the future of the company and the energy transition in their own hands.
The anniversary party in Bocholt kicked off celebrations at all worldwide Flender locations throughout the year. The leaders of the 33 national representations came to Bocholt and were on the large stage with their national flags. Just like the Olympic flame, they now take the spirit of the celebration to their Flender locations.
At the family day, many employees took the opportunity to show their families and friends the production halls at the Bocholt site. One of the highlights was the hardening processes in the company’s own hardening shop. Visitors crowded behind the barriers, especially the children, who watched as the red-hot, 900-degree Celsius gears produced meter-high flames when cooled in the oil bath.
