Schlagwort: trainees

Three Countries, Diverse Experiences: Till’s International Assignment

As part of his dual study program at the FRICKE Group, our student Till had a unique opportunity: instead of visiting just one international subsidiary, as is usually the case, he was able to experience three different international sites. His assignments took him to Spain, Italy, and France, providing him with valuable professional and personal experiences.

Building Bridges in EDI: Collaboration, Strategy, and Implementation
Before and after his international assignments, Till worked in the EDI department. EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) refers to the automated connection between IT systems (e.g., ERP systems) of different companies, enabling the electronic exchange of standardized business documents, such as purchase orders, invoices, or delivery notes, without manual intervention.

The goal of his assignments was to make EDI more tangible and understandable within the respective local subsidiaries. His work focused on collaborating with colleagues on-site, jointly developing strategies, and conducting training sessions on EDI processes. In addition, Till ,just as he did in Germany, was involved in traditional EDI tasks, ranging from communication with customers and suppliers to the development and maintenance of system interfaces.

Spain – Work, Culture, and Sunshine
The first stop was a five-week assignment in Spain. After arriving in Madrid, Till traveled to our site in Valladolid, where he was warmly welcomed by the Spanish Managing Director Álvaro and the Head of Internal Sales Emilia, who invited him to a shared lunch, a perfect start to building connections.

His centrally located apartment made commuting easier, as colleagues gave him a lift each day. The sunny Spanish weather, with temperatures reaching up to 35°C, added a true summer vibe to his workdays. Outside of work, Till spent a lot of time with the team, exploring parts of the city such as Parque Campo Grande with its free-roaming peacocks, as well as attending cultural events like concerts. Personal highlights included a short Bachata course, morning churros at the office, group bowling and padel evenings, and a weekend excursion.

On weekends, Till aimed to explore a new region each time. His travels took him from snow-capped mountains to hot valleys with temperatures up to 37°C. He was particularly impressed by the historic city of Ávila, with its fully preserved and largely walkable city walls.

Want to get a closer look at our Valladolid office? Check out Off to the south – three weeks in Valladolid, by our trainee Annabell.

Italy – EDI and Field Work Up Close
Next, Till spent a week in Italy, where he was again warmly welcomed, including a shared meal. In addition to professional discussions on EDI topics, he had the unique opportunity to accompany the field service team on a tour, gaining insight into another core business area. While he enjoyed the stunning landscapes, his personal highlight was undoubtedly the Italian cuisine.

France – Strategy, Collaboration, and Unique Experiences
Before returning to Germany, Till completed a two-week assignment in France. In Reims, he worked closely with the local EDI expert to raise awareness of EDI topics and develop strategic approaches.

Outside of work, he gathered many memorable experiences. Highlights included an impressive light show at Reims Cathedral, sports activities such as a group run through the city and a squash match with colleague Fred, as well as a guided tour of the Vranken-Pommery Champagne cellars.

Back in Germany, Till continues to be involved in projects with the sites in Spain, Italy, and France, contributing to their ongoing development.

An International Experience to Remember
Till’s international assignment clearly demonstrates the opportunities offered by a dual study program at the FRICKE Group: international collaboration, professional development, cultural exchange, and numerous personal experiences. Three countries, different teams, and countless new impressions—an experience that will stay with Till for a long time.

20 Januar, 2026
Off to the south – three weeks in Valladolid

This October, it was finally my turn – my time abroad was approaching. So on October 5th, I said „Off to Spain!“ My destination was Valladolid, a large city near Madrid. I lived there for three weeks and worked in the office of the Spanish foreign society of GRANIT.

„Welcome to Spain!“ – Arrival & my first day at the office

On Sunday morning at 9:00, I was dropped off at the Hamburg airport. After I nervously made my way from check-in to security and finally arrived at my gate, all I could do was wait. A short time later, I was on the plane, leaving the typical North German autumn weather behind me.

I arrived at the Madrid airport, where my coworker Nuria was waiting for me. We took the train to Valladolid together. On the way to my accommodation, she recommended some sights that immediately went on my checklist for the next few weeks.

The view during my flight

The next morning, I started my first workday in Spain. At 9 a.m. – the usual time to start working there – I was first greeted very warmly by the 15-person team. After a brief introduction, I was told what the plan for the coming weeks would be and which areas I would get to see. I was allowed to get a feel for almost every department of the foreign society for a few days – even riding along with a colleague in the field was planned for me. So now it could start!

Time to tackle – my activities during work

I was allowed to support Lucía for the first three days. She is in charge of marketing in Spain and had already prepared some tasks for me. So I created instructions for the Spanish field staff to make it easier for them to use our intranet and WhatsApp Business. Next, it was my job to find interesting trade shows in Spain and Portugal on the internet and to choose from a catalog the promotional materials to be distributed to customers at the next trade show.
The next area was the „Transportation Management“ department. Together with Luis-Enrique, I looked at evaluations of various freight forwarders. In addition, I put together an overview that shows which freight forwarders use which routes to deliver to a certain postal code.

My workspace working with the catalog of promotional materials

Raúl explained pricing next. I was shown processes and calculations with certain margins. I was then allowed to perform some calculations.
Next, I was allowed to accompany Fernando, one of the Spanish field workers. For me, those were particularly exciting days, as I was able to gain insight into how our customers in Spain work, what their priorities are, and what expectations they have of us as suppliers.
Then I supported Héctor in the back office. I handled warranty cases and returns and investigated the current status of backlogs – that is, of items whose delivery customers have been waiting for for some time for various reasons.
Most of the time, my colleagues spoke to me in Spanish. I had relatively good Spanish skills from my oral high school graduation exam, which I was finally able to refresh in Valladolid. However, if it came to special words and you didn’t know what to do, you would of course also help each other out in English.

The Spanish mentality – also at the workplace

The atmosphere in the Spanish office was very familial. Every day at 2 PM, everyone would sit down in the break room, eat lunch, chat a bit, or take a „siesta“. There was a friendly, casual atmosphere among collegues, which sometimes invited jokes. As a „newcomer“ in the office, I didn’t feel out of place or unwelcome. On the contrary, it was very warm! Some sweets were also considered every day: Whether churros, turrón or Spanish salami – some sort of treat was always on the table in the break room in the morning. So one could only feel comfortable!

Even at the end of work, there is no time for breaks

I also had a lot of programs outside of work. I used the first evenings after work to explore Valladolid. My accommodation was in the city center, so I could walk to most of the sights. I’d visit churches, go to the sculpture museum or the park, and walk along the river. Thanks to Héctor, my fitness didn’t have to take a backseat either. Because his parents own a gym and he recently became a certified personal trainer, he suggested that I come along. Of course, I couldn’t refuse!
Nevertheless, I was usually exhausted by the end of the day. All the new impressions and constant switching between languages – English, German, and of course Spanish – left their mark.

The „Plaza Mayor“ right next to my apartment

Sunset on the „Pisuerga“ River

Exhibit at the „Museo de Escultura“

Exploring foreign cities

On weekends, I visited the cities of Avila and Burgos. Avila is known for its large city wall that surrounds the center of the small town. Once on the wall, I enjoyed the wide view of the surrounding area of Castilla y León, the autonomous community in which Avila is located. I also explored the Cathedral of Avila, which I didn’t want to see in the first place because of the many visitors. Luckily, I did! Below you will find a picture that shows that the church is mostly built from „bloodstone“ (hematite). It was very impressive. Burgos is a slightly smaller city. However, the Cathedral of Santa María, which can be admired there, is all the more impressive. It is huge and incredibly detailed. In Burgos, I was also allowed to participate in a family dinner with Nuria’s family, which she took me to. Culinary, I also learned something about northern Spain, and to be honest, I probably would have never tried some of the things if I hadn’t been invited to this dinner. For example, the crab that suddenly ended up on my plate was a big hit, and although it was a bit tricky to eat, it was really delicious.

„Las murallas de Ávila„

„La Catedral de Ávila„

„La Catedral de Santa María„

Time for „Fiesta“!

Additionally, I was introduced to the nightlife in Spain! Nuria took me to a friend’s birthday party. We ate pizza together and then went to a club to celebrate. There are actually worlds of difference between German celebrations and Spanish „fiesta“. While in Germany people head out to celebrate around half past nine, in Spain people start thinking about going out around midnight, with only Latin songs playing in the clubs.

The „OHM“ club from the inside

As can be easily seen, Nuria fully embodied her role as a tour guide for me. I would like to thank her especially for that! Without her efforts, I would have probably experienced a lot less in Valladolid.
On October 24, after about three weeks that felt like they flew by, I had to start my journey back. But one thing is certain: I’ll be back in Valladolid!

But I also want to say a huge thank you to the rest of my Spanish colleagues. I was so warmly and openly welcomed from the start that there was no other option for me than to feel comfortable. That’s exactly what made my stay abroad a great experience, with which I was able to learn a lot about myself and also polish up my somewhat rusty Spanish skills. Thank you!

Some of our other trainees have also been sent abroad this year. Read about Jordis stay in Romania!

12 November, 2025
Experience Romania – Impressions and Experiences from My Abroad Stay

As an apprentice in the field of wholesale and foreign trade management in my second year at FRICKE Group, I had the special opportunity to complete a three-week stay abroad in Romania as part of my training program. This time was not only an exciting professional experience but also a rewarding personal journey. I was able to immerse myself in the daily operations of an international location, meet new colleagues, and at the same time discover a culture that was unfamiliar to me. In this post, I share insights into my experiences and impressions on-site.

Off to Timișoara

About a month ago, my three-week stay abroad began with packing my suitcase. On Monday morning, my journey started at Hamburg Airport. Unfortunately, due to a delay, I missed my connecting flight in Munich. Fortunately, I was able to rebook on a later flight and arrived in Timișoara, Romania, in the evening. There, Ciprian, the managing director of GRANIT PARTS Romania, was already waiting for me. Together, we drove straight to my Airbnb, which would be my home for the next three weeks.

Varied Tasks

Am nächsten Tag ging es für mich direkt um 9 Uhr ins Büro, wo ich schnell eine unterschiedliche Arbeitszeit zu Deutschland feststellen konnte. Anders als in Heeslingen starten die meisten Kollegen erst in den Arbeitstag um 9 Uhr. Entsprechend wird häufig bis in die frühen Abendstunden, also bis 18 Uhr, gearbeitet. Diese Regelung hängt auch mit der Zeitverschiebung zu Deutschland zusammen.

Meine Unterkunft lag in der Nähe des Büros, sodass ich jeden Morgen bequem zu Fuß dorthin gelangen konnte. Zu Beginn lernte ich das Team in einem kurzen Gespräch kennen, in dem auch die Inhalte und Aufgaben für meinen Aufenthalt in den nächsten drei Wochen besprochen wurden. In den ersten Tagen erhielt ich eine ausführliche Einführung in die verschiedenen Abteilungen und konnte so das gesamte Büro und seine Abläufe besser kennenlernen. Meine Hauptaufgabe bestand darin, die Kolleginnen und Kollegen in allen Bereichen bei offenen Tätigkeiten zu unterstützen. An einem Tag begleitete ich außerdem einen Salesmanager bei Kundenterminen und hatte die Gelegenheit, sowohl rumänischsprachige als auch deutschsprachige Kunden kennenzulernen. Durch die Geschichte des Landes sprechen viele Menschen in Rumänien überraschend gut Deutsch. Besonders spannend war für mich, einen Einblick in die Handelsstrukturen vor Ort zu bekommen und zu erleben, wie die Kundengespräche in Rumänien geführt werden.

Immersing in a New Culture

In my free time, I explored the city of Timișoara, where the GRANIT PARTS Romania office is also located. With around 250,000 inhabitants, Timișoara offers many opportunities to discover something new. Especially on the weekends, I took the time to get to know the city better and visit various landmarks.

One particularly interesting experience during my stay was visiting the „Agraria“ trade fair in the city of Cluj, together with our managing director Ciprian. The fair provided many exciting impressions, but it was also special to me because it gave me the chance to explore another city in Romania. Cluj is located about four hours by car from Timișoara in the northern part of the country. After the fair, there was still time to visit some of the city’s attractions and a golf course. The trip was a perfect combination of a professional purpose and cultural insight.

A Valuable Experience

I highly recommend every apprentice at FRICKE Group to take the opportunity for an abroad stay. For me, it was an extremely valuable experience that advanced me both personally and professionally. During this time, I became much more confident and independent, and I had the chance to meet many new colleagues. The cultural insights and experiences will also remain in my positive memory.

What impressed me most was the openness and helpfulness of the team on-site. I hadn’t expected this beforehand, and I truly appreciated being welcomed so warmly from the very beginning.

Finally, I would like to express my sincere thanks to Ciprian and the entire team in Romania for the warm welcome and the enjoyable time. I felt comfortable from the start and was able to gather many valuable impressions that will stay with me for a long time.

If you want to learn more about the abroad experiences of other apprentices at FRICKE Group, feel free to check out the blog posts by Ben or Lene Henrieke.

13 Mai, 2025
Custom-made commercial vehicles – The production of Hofmeister & Meincke SE

In the industrial area of Weyhe, huge halls and buildings rise into the sky. One of these imposing facilities belongs to the FRICKE Group and houses the production of Hofmeister & Meincke SE – the specialist in tailor-made solutions for commercial vehicle construction.

Hofmeister & Meincke’s product range is wide. From three-sided dump trucks and various decking systems, to on-board walls and multifunction boxes, everything is included. Each product is unique, because customers can have their wishes made here.

In fact, most of the customer requests are similar. Just over half of all orders concern the so-called on-board walls. These are the walls of a flatbed that can be folded down to the sides. Also in the „special construction“ are products such as multifunction boxes, tippers, or flatbeds. Multifunction boxes are usually located in front of the flatbed and are equipped, for example, with tilting drawers for tools. There are no limits to customer requests at Hofmeister & Meincke. During implementation, a special tool for sales and three engineers support the customer. The customer simply specifies the vehicle, the dimensions and any additional requests, and the work begins.

Work on individual customer wishes

The advantage of the colleagues in Weyhe is the possibility of working very precisely and quickly using machines. For example, milling or sawing on hinge – which allows you to create an exact angle between several workpieces – requires a lot of experience and the right equipment. For this reason, Hofmeister & Meincke takes care of the fine work and, depending on the customer’s requirements, also the assembly of the components into the finished assembly. For instance, an all-frame (lightweight aluminium platform) is supplied, which the customer only has to mount on the vehicle chassis. Alternatively, customers can order the parts as a kit and assemble them themselves.

The Multiframe III steel floor group

The steel floor group mounted on a chassis

A good example is the Multiframe III steel floor group for various body systems. The core of the Multiframe III floor groups are the pre-fabricated trusses with integrated cross beam and overhang reinforcements.

The production process

As soon as a customer order arrives, the task – in the case of the dashboard – is to design the desired part in the own configurator and create the parts lists. At the same time, the utilization of the workstations is planned. No order can be produced if there is no welding table or workbench available. The planning of the production areas is done via a specially programmed tool, which gives an overview of the resource utilization.

The process from order receipt to delivery in the shipping area can take as little as 45 minutes for a simple side wall with no surface coating. Costs vary greatly as the walls often differ and order quantities are usually low. Often the number of units is 1-4 per order. Smaller batches can also include more than 200 units. For a three-sided dump truck – a flatbed truck whose load surface can be tilted left, right and rear – the processing time is two to three days. Manufacturing is more time-consuming as it has to be accurate to fit and then tested.

The three-sided dump truck with its flexible loading surface

Challenges and flexibility

The ability to offer tailor-made solutions makes Hofmeister & Meincke a pioneer in the industry. No customer request is too complex, and every order is executed with the utmost precision. In addition to regular products, Hofmeister & Meiincke also takes on challenges: new projects are constantly emerging at trade fairs or in direct contact with customers. This is where the flexibility of the company, which specializes in tailor-made products, pays off. Which products are produced in Weyhe varies from year to year. Its 85 employees, about 50 of whom are in production, are well utilized. Nevertheless, there is potential for development. The products are mostly delivered within Germany, but sometimes also outside the EU.

From aluminium profile to finished product

The warehouses for storage, logistics and production at Hofmeister & Meincke are large, but things are slowly getting cramped, so a new hall is being built to provide air to Hofmeister & Meincke’s external warehouse in Arsten. The profiles are stored in two long goods warehouses and by block storage. In the long goods warehouses, two shelf conveyors make efficient use of the compartments. After picking, the profiles go either into processing or directly into packaging.

In the machining process, a „touring saw“ waits for the profiles to be cut to fit them. After that, the profiles go „on tour“ and are delivered to the customer. Alternatively, they can be taken to the next hall for further processing, where they are assembled into on-board walls or other products.

Part of the long goods warehouse at Hofmeister & Meincke

Here aluminum profiles are cut to the required size

Promotion of young talent at Hofmeister & Meincke

The trainees in Weyhe also have a responsibility. The workshop area specially designed by the trainees shows how young people are encouraged at Hofmeister & Meincke. Here, the skilled workers of tomorrow come up with creative solutions and improve their skills in design and manufacturing.

A new location in Lindern

A new location of Hofmeister & Meincke is being built in Lindern, near Cloppenburg. The company JW-Tec GmbH, now part of the FRICKE Group, with 14 employees, manufactures vehicle components and load securing systems for wood transporters. These components are delivered to customers for in-house assembly.

Bringing together two companies with different ways of working is an exciting task. The combination of JW-Tec’s expertise in cargo securing and Hofmeister & Meincke’s expertise in vehicle construction creates new synergies that will benefit both sites. For Hofmeister & Meincke, this is just another challenge that the company will master with its usual precision and flexibility. We look forward to the developments and wish them every success!

14 Januar, 2025
How to plan a trade fair in three steps – a review of PARTS & SERVICE WORLD 2024

The PARTS & SERVICE WORLD trade fair organised by GRANIT PARTS opened its doors again in Kassel from 25 to 27 October. 17,500 visitors flocked to the exhibition halls to experience the world of service and workshops for agricultural and construction machinery and power tools. Three days of hustle and bustle with valuable discussions, exciting innovations and a successful trade fair party lie behind us. In this blog post, we reveal just how much work goes into organising a trade fair and what happened behind the scenes during the event.

Step number 1: Slow start-up

After the PSW is before the PSW. As soon as the exhibition halls in Kassel closed their doors, the first preparations for the 2024 event got underway. Right at the top of the to-do list: Finding a date. But the follow-up to the trade fair was also an important step on the way to PARTS & SERVICE WORLD 2024. What went well? Where was there still room for improvement? What needed to be changed?

2022 also saw the start of exhibitor acquisition. Many of those who attended the second edition of PSW were keen to secure a place at the next trade fair. As a result, PARTS & SERVICE WORLD 2024 began to take shape shortly after the conclusion of the second edition. At the same time, the event team organised numerous other events throughout Germany. 2023 in Heeslingen was all about the 100th anniversary of the FRICKE Group. The gala event, dealer events, Heeslingen agricultural machinery show, FRICKE party and staff party made the year something very special. The AGRITECHNICA in Hanover also needed to be well prepared, as did the laying of the foundation stone in Tholey and the many other trade fairs and conferences that the FRICKE Group had organised over the past two years. So the next PARTS & SERVICE WORLD was drawing ever closer.

Step number 2: Meetings, meetings, meetings

Things started to get serious at the beginning of the year: exhibitor acquisition was as good as complete and the team was once again looking forward to a fully booked exhibition space in 2024. This then had to be optimally planned to enable all exhibitors to make an attractive trade fair appearance. A lot of time also went into the design of the GRANIT stands and the live workshop in order to offer visitors exciting points of contact again in 2024. In addition to the classic trade fair programme, the team also took care of everything else. From catering and furniture to lighting and sound technology, show acts for the trade fair party and hotel bookings as well as printed matter and advertising material. Almost as if on the side, visitor acquisition was started, the social media presence was intensified and an award ceremony for the PSW Service Champ was organised together with the media partners Agrartechnik and bauMagazin.

In all these steps, the team always had to ensure that colleagues who would also be attending PSW were involved in the process in order to offer everyone the best possible platform. Months before PARTS & SERVICE WORLD, the event team sat together almost daily in internal meetings and with external partners in order to make the trade fair a success. With each passing week, not only did the tension increase for everyone involved, but above all the anticipation.

Step number 3: Just do it

One week before the start of the trade fair, the time had finally come: the theoretical plans of the last two years were to take shape. The event team travelled to Kassel and began to set up home in the exhibition halls for the next 7 days. On site, the individual trades such as technology, catering, advertising technology and furniture were already in full swing and many colleagues from GRANIT PARTS were already busy setting up their exhibition stands and the live workshop.
As a result, the initially empty exhibition halls filled up with each passing day.

A special moment: the arrival of the Tractor of the Year Xerion 12.650 TERRA TRAC from Claas. Planned for Tuesday morning, the arrival of the giant tractor was postponed until the evening due to the volume of traffic. However, the trade fair construction had to continue. The approximately 3.30 m wide tractor had to be manoeuvred through a 3.60 m gap. And around the corner. It wasn’t just the event team who held their breath for a few minutes. But with professionals at the wheel, the whole thing was no problem. Bit by bit, the Xerion made its way into the exhibition halls and finally took its place of honour next to the PSW show stage.

The Claas Xerion 12.650 TERRA TRAC was also the perfect photo spot

Every challenge was tackled in this way throughout the week of the trade fair. By the time most of the GRANIT PARTS colleagues and exhibitors arrived on Thursday, the phones were ringing off the hook. The event team ran from one hall to the next, spontaneously rescheduled hotels and bus routes and found solutions where there was a need. Always under the motto: Just do it.

The gates open

On Friday morning, the time had finally come: PARTS & SERVICE WORLD officially entered its third round. Work continued diligently behind the scenes, while exhibitors engaged in dialogue with visitors. On the days of the trade fair, the event team not only focused on ensuring that everything ran smoothly at the entrance, in the catering areas and at the action areas of the trade fair, but also on preparing the evening events with the trade fair party on Saturday evening with Mallorca star Mia Julia as the highlight.

At the end of PSW Week, the faces in the trade fair office were tired but happy. Two years of planning had paid off again in 2024. Exhibitors and visitors alike were satisfied with the trade fair and the atmosphere at PARTS & SERVICE WORLD 2024 could hardly have been better. In times when organising a trade fair can be challenging, we are particularly pleased that our trade fair concept with its focus on service and workshops continues to be so well received by trade visitors from the agricultural and construction machinery and power tool industries.

The GRANIT PARTS team would like to thank everyone for a great PARTS & SERVICE WORLD 2024!

A big thank you goes to all our colleagues who helped make PARTS & SERVICE WORLD 2024 such a great success once again, not only in Kassel but from all over Europe. First and foremost, our 45 trainees and dual students who volunteered to spend their weekend with us in the halls of Messe Kassel. PARTS & SERVICE WORLD would not have been possible without you! We look forward to 2026!

Are you interested in even more events in the FRICKE Group? Then read our article on the visit of our trainees and dual students to the Ferdinands Feld Festival.

7 November, 2024
FRICKE GOES FERDIS – Sun, Glitter & Music

On August 3rd, FRICKE’s apprentices and students headed to the local Ferdinands Festival in Rotenburg (Wümme)! There, they enjoyed plenty of sunshine, glitter, and good vibes, all accompanied by lots of music. But what does a Saturday like this look like, and what was FRICKE doing at the Ferdis? Read on to find out!

FERDIS x FRICKE

In 2024, FRICKE, with their FRICKE Korn, was one of the sponsors of Ferdinands Feld at the Rotenburg airfield. As a result, FRICKE not only had its own booth but was also able to invite its apprentices and students to Ferdinands Feld, just like in 2023. Additionally, 5x 2 tickets were raffled off to employees of the FRICKE Group.

FRICKE Stage

Our event managers, Thomas and Moritz, along with their apprentices, brainstormed in advance to make the FRICKE booth as attractive as possible. The setup began on Thursday, and their vision came to life. The FRICKE booth was located right at the main entrance and offered plenty of attractions, including its own stage and dance floor. There was everything from good vibes and celebrations to glitter, engaging conversations, and great music, including performances by DJ Juma. The FRICKE booth quickly became a meeting point at the FRICKE Stage.

FRICKE Stage

The 360-degree videos were a highlight at the FRICKE booth during the Ferdis. Visitors could record 360-degree videos with their friends and receive them immediately afterward.

making memories

Of course, FRICKE Korn was a must. There were FRICKE Shots and Korntails, such as the current “Korntail of the Month,” the Maracuja-FriKojito.

Beer Pong and 360-Degree Videos

At 1 PM, we met at the FRICKE booth with our HR department. The first apprentices and students began arriving at the airfield from noon onwards, enjoying the beautiful sunshine while eagerly awaiting their friends and the upcoming Ferdis. The two-hour program was varied and a lot of fun. The atmosphere continued to rise throughout the event.

Our HR department provided all participating apprentices and students with plenty of glitter for their faces and foldable water bottles, ensuring everyone was perfectly equipped for a festival in the warm weather. In addition to engaging conversations, participants could try their luck at two Beer Pong tables set up at the FRICKE booth. It was all just for fun, though occasionally a ping-pong ball did land in a cup. Time flew by so quickly that many stayed longer than the planned two hours at the FRICKE booth. But it wasn’t just colleagues visiting the FRICKE booth; festival-goers were also drawn to the FRICKE Stage. The 360-degree videos, in particular, served as a lasting memory of the day. When Moritz informed us that the rain would pass by Rotenburg, the excitement grew even more.

In the evening, the apprentices and students spread out in front of the “Terminals,” the various stages at Ferdinands Feld on the Rotenburg airfield, to watch the different musical acts.

THANK YOU for an exciting day full of fun and great colleagues!

A big thank you to the FRICKE Group for giving its apprentices and students a unique apprentice day where everyone could come together and have a lot of fun. See you next year!

13 August, 2024