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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…

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A historical view of an ironworks in the Ruhr region.

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…

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Image of a black soap dispenser in charcoal black.

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…

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Insights & Stories

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.

A business case for repair: How CWS Hygiene benefits from the refurbishment of dispensers and mats

With its Act Circular Centres, our portfolio company CWS Hygiene is dispelling common preconceptions about sustainability. The result: new is not necessarily better than used. Above all, however, it…

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Selection of kaiserkraft products and the Enkelfähig Score logo on a colorful background

Rated recommendable: How the Enkelfähig Score makes it easier for TAKKT and kaiserkraft customers to make the right choice

Over 90,000 products, more than 400 article groups, one rating. kaiserkraft, a brand of our portfolio company TAKKT, has introduced the Enkelfähig Score. We looked at what this required, the idea…

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Sustainability as a common thread: How BekaertDeslee wants to keep textiles in the cycle

Less waste, more recycling and a new product design that supports circularity: At BekaertDeslee, Peter Hostyn and Ruben Demets tackle products that are traditionally suited to the linear economy.…

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