Thomas Biedermann

Wintershall Dea International GmbH engages in the exploration, extraction, processing, storage, and marketing of oil, gas, and mineral deposits, including related main and by-products. Its business activities also include the construction and operation of gas piping systems. The company was founded on June 10, 1964 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA operates as a holding company with interests in paper, fabrics, and hydro power generation. The firm’s principal activities are manufacturing of paper machinery, textile machinery, hydro fluid machinery, and turbo power transmission engineering. Its products and services include automation and digital solutions, drives & transmissions, connection components & couplings, hydropower components, hydraulics, pneumatics, cooling, braking systems and papermaking components. The company was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Heidenheim, Germany.

RAG Coal International AG operates as a holding company with interest in specializing in coal producing, manufacturing and trading of mining equipment. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Essen, Germany.

Deutsche Steinkohle AG provides coal mining services. Its coke coal is used primarily for the production of steel and its hard coal is used for power generation. It operates mines in Northrhine-Westphalia, in the Saarland and a coking plant in Northrhine-Westphalia. The company is headquartered in Herne, Germany.

CETECOM GmbH engages in the provision of testing and certification of products with radio technologies. It offers EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) testing, radio testing, cellular testing, conformance testing, electrical safety testing, and audio testing services. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Essen, Germany.

KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH provides project, corporate, trade and export finance services. It offers medium to long-term financing solutions to support the German and European economy. The firm finances economic and social infrastructure in Europe, helps to secure the supply of raw materials and supports the realization of environmental and climate protection projects - all over the world. It finances for ships, aircraft and railroad vehicles as well as for investments in the expansion of airports and seaports. The firm provides tailor-made financing solutions for energy and environmental protection projects. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.

Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH develops and manufactures lithography optics solutions and nanotechnology systems. It offers semiconductor equipment and lithography optics for wafer steppers and scanners. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany.

RWTÜV eV operates as an association, which focuses on the protection of natural and legal persons, property, and environment from detrimental impacts of technology. The company was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Essen, Germany.

DMT GmbH & Co. KG provides mining equipment and consulting services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Essen, Germany.

RAG-Stiftung operates as a private foundation. It provides financing services for the perpetual mine management as well as the educational, scientific, and cultural projects related to coal mining in the Ruhr and Saar regions. The company was founded on June 26, 2007 and is headquartered in Essen, Germany.

TÜV NORD Systems GmbH & Co. KG provides consulting, testing and inspection services for safety solutions. The company is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

Part of TÜV NORD AG, TÜV NORD Mobilität GmbH & Co. KG is a German company that provides testing and consulting services for vehicle and driving license tests. The company is based in Hannover, Germany. The company was founded in 2003. Hartmut Abeln has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Part of Salzgitter AG, Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH is a company that produces hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated flat steel products. The company is based in Salzgitter, Germany. The company also collaborates with Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung to continuously develop materials and surfaces. In addition, the German company provides an online platform for its business partners to stay informed about the status of their orders. The platform includes information on the dimensions of hot-dip galvanized products and the surface type of Stronsal® coated products. The CEO of the company is Ulrich Grethe.

Part of TÜV Nord Cert GmbH, TÜV Nord International GmbH & Co. KG is a German company that provides management services. The company is based in Essen, Germany. The CEO of the company is Dirk Stenkamp.

Part of Lebenshilfe fuer Behinderte eV, Albert-Schweitzer-Einrichtungen fuer Behinderte gGmbH is a company based in Dinslaken, Germany. The German company provides services for disabled individuals, including the KoKoBe and a café. The CEO of the company is Meinhard Reichelt.

Van Ameyde International BV offers internal claims process auditing for the insurance industry. Its services include claims handling, claims adjusting and surveying such as outsourcing claims processes, claims overflow services, fleet management, and risk management. The company was founded by H.A. van Ameyde in 1945 and is headquartered in Rijswijk, the Netherlands.

Part of RAG-Stiftung, RAG AG specializes in coal mining. The company is based in Essen, Germany. The CEO of the German company is Peter Schrimpf.

Universitätsklinikum Essen A.d.ö.R. is a top-rated hospital located in Essen, Germany. The hospital is part of the Universitätsmedizin Essen hospital network, which includes 15 other subsidiaries such as the Ruhrlandklinik, St. Josef Krankenhaus Werden, Herzchirurgie Huttrop, and Westdeutsche Protonentherapiezentrum Essen. The hospital network employs approximately 11,000 people and has 1,700 beds.

TÜV NORD Bildung develops skills. Since 1990 they have been a successful training partner of both companies and public bodies. Their work focuses particularly on providing a secure supply of skilled workers through preparatory and vocational training, and on further developing their qualifications and those of managers in line with personal and market requirements. The wide range of courses offered by TÜV NORD Bildung cover industry, technology and engineering, road traffic and related themes, logistics, transfer services and also natural sciences, languages, the world of commerce and IT.

Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft is a trade union based in Germany. The German company provides information on current issues in society, business, politics, culture, and trade union issues through its publication, Ver.di Publik, which appears eight times a year. Ver.di is an expert in good work, fair wages, work-life balance, equal rights, and more. The company takes the time to answer questions and discuss topics in online meetings with its members. Ver.di positions itself with resolutions, declarations, and statements on legislative initiatives and much more. Ver.di TV provides surveys, backgrounds, portraits, reports, and more on the world of work and society.

Signa Prime Selection AG is a real estate developer and investor in Europe. The portfolio consists of exclusive properties in prime downtown locations in large cities and metropolitan areas in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and Northern Italy. Its portfolio includes properties, such as KaDeWe in Berlin, the UPPER WEST in Berlin, the Golden Quarter in Vienna, with the Park Hyatt Vienna, Oberpollinger in Munich, Kaufhaus Tyrol in Innsbruck, and Alsterhaus in Hamburg. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Innsbruck, Austria.

Part of RAG-Stiftung, Vivawest GmbH is a German company that focuses on the development and value enhancement of their properties. The company is based in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The company manages over 120,000 apartments in NRW, providing homes for approximately 300,000 people. The company offers a repair service to quickly address emergencies and repairs for their tenants. The company was founded in 2006 and is led by CEOs Claudia Goldenbeld and Haluk Serhat. Vivawest was acquired by RAG AG on June 30, 2015.

Universitätsklinikum Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum GmbH operates as a hospital and medical center. Its services include palliative care, health care management and nursing. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Bochum, Germany.

Part of TÜV NORD AG, TÜV NORD Mobilität Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH is a German company that provides industrial inspection services. The company is based in Hannover, Germany. The CEOs are Hartmut Abeln and Thorsten Walinger. The company was founded in 2003.

TÜV HSA Holding GmbH & Co. KG is a private company based in Hannover, Germany. The CEOs of the German company are Holger W. Sievers, Guido Rettig. The company provides professional, scientific and technical services.

Part of Solarpark Blautal GmbH, centrotherm SiTec GmbH is a German company that manufactures inorganic raw materials and chemicals. The company is based in Blaubeuren, Germany and was founded in 2006.

Part of TÜV NORD Mobilität Immobilien GmbH, TÜV Thüringen Fahrzeug GmbH & Co. KG is a company based in Erfurt, Germany. The CEOs are Martin Meyer, Volker Hohnisch, Gerald Vogel. TÜV Thüringen Fahrzeug GmbH & Co. KG provides technical, physical and chemical analysis services. The German company was founded in 1990.

Part of Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft eV, Fraunhofer-Institut für Keramische Technologien und Systeme (IKTS) is a research institute located in Dresden, Germany. The institute has three locations in Dresden, Hermsdorf, and Thuringia, making it the largest ceramic research institute in Europe. IKTS is currently working on various projects related to the production of green hydrogen. Additionally, the Sensor Space Summer School organized by IKTS teaches students from Hermsdorf about sensor technology and programming. Founded in 1992, IKTS conducts applied research for high-performance ceramics.