Breakthrough underground: Franz Haniel’s bold path into modern Ruhr coal mining
Before winding towers came to define the Ruhr region, coal was for Haniel above all a trading commodity. Before long, however, it became a key raw material – for the ironworks and for the industrial…
From corporate headquarters to future campus: how Haniel reimagined Franz-Haniel-Platz
On the Haniel Campus, more than 270 years of history meets new ways of working, modern energy supply, and a growing offering for business events. Christian Ridder and Henrik Reineke on the…
Full steam ahead: How Haniel seized the opportunities of industrialization
In the early 19th century, Franz and Gerhard Haniel took a decisive step – from trading goods to industrial production. With investments in ironworks and steam engines, they laid the foundation for…
Bright minds, sustainable solutions: In the Haniel portfolio, there are just as many good ideas as there are courageous people who want to help them succeed. Learn more about them here.
Black, recycled, no compromises: CWS Hygiene brings design and circularity together
With its PureLine EcoBlack product line, CWS Hygiene combines first-class design with a high share of recycled material—without compromising on functionality or durability. Christoph Schmidt, Head of…
270 years of Haniel: Our story begins in the Packhaus
Why a royal signature dated 10 February 1756 is regarded as the starting point of our corporate history today. 270 years of Haniel – an anniversary that at first glance seems to have a simple answer:…
The Dutchmen Jon van der Weide and Johan-Detlef Dubbelboer were once business competitors. Today, they are shaping the future of cleanroom services together within the CWS Cleanrooms Group. Jon serves…
