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Formel D supports Aktion Lichtblicke campaign
From one company celebrating an anniversary to another: Formel D congratulates the Aktion Lichtblicke e.V. on 20 years. In addition, the Group, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, is making a donation of 250 euros.
BILD survey: Formel D receives top rating for “very high employer attractiveness”
Formel D is considered a top employer in Germany according to the results of a national survey by BILD in cooperation with Cologne-based analysis institute ServiceValue GmbH.
Formel D team now over 10,000 strong
In its 25-year anniversary, Formel D has exceeded the 10,000 employees mark. “Anniversary colleague” Sandra Lopez Moya was surprised with a cake in her first week of work in Stratford upon Avon (UK) together with her new colleagues, arranged by José Luis Estévez (Vice President Western Europe at Formel D) and Neil Davies (Director Operations at Formel D in UK).
Formel D Website | Korean language version online
In addition to the existing languages German, English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Czech and Polish, the website is now also provided in Korean. With the launch of the language version, we also underline the importance of this market and strengthen the digital presence of the company. The familiar layout of the website is unchanged in this language version.
25 Years of Formel D in Böblingen
As with the entire Group, the strategically important Formel D location in Böblingen turned 25 this year. In early September, Tristan Glinka (Director Operations) received an anniversary certificate from the Stuttgart region Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
10 Years of Formel D in Mexico, Russia and Slovakia
In addition to the 25-year anniversary of the entire Group, in 2018, Formel D is also excited about three anniversaries at its national subsidiaries: This year, its subsidiaries in Mexico, Russia and Slovakia are all turning ten.
Number one in Focus Study: Formel D offers top career opportunities to college graduates
Formel D offers the most attractive career development opportunities for employees in the automotive supplier category: This is the result of the "Top Career Opportunities for College Graduates" study carried out by the communication consultancy Faktenkontor on behalf of Focus and Focus Money, with scientific support from personnel diagnostic specialist Prof. Werner Sarges (Helmut Schmidt University, Hamburg).
New Informel edition also available as e-paper for the first time
The latest issue of the Formel D customer magazine Informel with many interesting projects and news from our company is now available.
Formel D sponsors Charity Soccer Tournament
By sponsoring a soccer tournament filled with former professional players, Formel D shows its support for a good cause.
Bonjour, Formel D!
Formel D now offers its extensive product portfolio also from its own branch in France. The headquarters of the newly opened French subsidiary is in Perpignan.
Formel D toy car donation puts a smile on children’s faces
Practice makes perfect, including when it comes to driving. The children at Heidepänz in Troisdorf, the Educcare day care center in Böblingen, Morgenstern nursery in Braunschweig, Freier Kindergarten Leipzig and Wichtel Akademie in Munich can look forward to training with their new toy cars donated by Formel D.
Focus Money Study | Formel D Wins 2018 Innovation Prize
For the second time within weeks, Formel D has come out on top of an independent study issued by renowned business magazine Focus Money. Winning the 2018 innovation prize, the service provider took first place in the automotive supplier industry category, joining the ranks of Germany’s most innovative companies.
DKMS Employee Donation Campaign: a Complete Success
For several years, DKMS has helped in the fight against blood cancer on May 28, the global campaign day. In preparation for "World Blood Cancer Day," Formel D initiated and financed a DKMS employee donation campaign.
New, larger office location for Formel D UK
Formel D UK has moved to a new office location in Stratford upon Avon in March of this year. From the new site we will continue to serve our customers in the same competent and helpful manner as we have for the previous 23 years of Formel D UK’s existence.
Formel D Wins “Best Reputation” in Focus Money Study
First place for Formel D: Renowned business magazine Focus Money has honored the globally active service provider as the best service provider in the category of automotive suppliers.
Pushing the limits – Fabian Peitzmeier in an interview
For the first time ever, Formel D will appear as a sponsor at the 24-hour Nürburgring race. The service provider will support the Nexen Tire Motorsport Team, lead by driver Fabian Peitzmeier, the second chapter in the partnership between Formel D and Peitzmeier.
DKMS Employee Fund-Raising Campaign launched
“Register now so others can continue celebrating their birthday too”: This is the motto of this year's DKMS employee fund-raising campaign, launched as part of our anniversary.
Sami Sagur joins Formel D as the new CFO
Sami Sagur took over the position as CFO at Formel D on April 1, 2018. The experienced finance manager succeeded Dr. Knut Michelberger, who took on the position on an interim basis in September 2017 and is now moving on to the Formel D advisory board.
Anniversary campaign | Formel D donates 250 additional trees for the Guatemalan rain forest
Characterized by the theme “25 years | Driving ideas forward,” for its anniversary year of 2018, Formel D will hold several charity campaigns for social and sustainable organizations. As its first project, the company has donated 250 additional trees for the rain forest in Guatemala in collaboration with partner organization OroVerde.
Formel D provided continued support to “Star Care” initiative in 2017
In 2017, Formel D sponsored the “Star Care e.V.” initiative, supporting socially disadvantaged and sick children as well as youth in Stuttgart and the region, as in previous years.
25 years | Driving ideas forward
Formel D celebrates its anniversary: On February 10, 1993, former managing directors Viola Metzner and Hans-Josef Orth founded the company in Troisdorf near Cologne, initially supporting a single customer in creating glove department literature with a team of around 60 employees.
Formel D continues its support for scholarship programs at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences
Formel D once again supported three scholarships for highly gifted students at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences.
1,000 trees planted already | Formel D continues to support OroVerde Foundation in 2018
In 2017, Formel D continued to support OroVerde - The Tropical Forest Foundation in their endeavors to protect and regenerate forested areas, construct a water supply, and improve water quality. The "Wasserschutz ist Regenwaldschutz" (Protect the water and you'll protect the rain forest) project, which was launched in 2014, has now been successfully completed together with the two municipalities Villa Hermosa and Poza Azul in Guatemala, Central America.
Formel D Group receives Fair Company Award
Formel D Group has been honored with the Fair Company Award. This quality seal is awarded to companies which comply with the following recognized quality standards and auditable rules when interacting with young talent.
Dinggui Gao assumes management of Formel D China
Dinggui Gao assumes management of Formel D China with immediate effect. The appointment of the internationally experienced business manager underlines the aim of the global service provider for the automotive and supply industry to further strengthen its presence in the Chinese market.