Sustainability and innovation in rural areas: Franziska Brantner visits ANSMANN

We welcomed Franziska Brantner, Federal Chairwoman of Alliance 90/The Greens, together with state parliament candidate Gerd Bayer to our headquarters in Assamstadt. The discussion focused on sustainable business practices, technological innovations, and our responsibility as a medium-sized company in a rural area.

Innovation from small and medium-sized enterprises – for over 35 years

For more than 35 years, we have been developing solutions for mobile energy – with a particular focus on battery and charging technology. With over 28 million cells processed and seven international subsidiaries, we demonstrate that innovation and growth are also possible outside urban centers.

A key topic of discussion was our innovation management. In research and development, we work closely with universities and research institutes. We are currently developing a battery pack for a pediatric heart pump in the field of medical technology—a project that combines technological excellence and social responsibility.

Sustainability as an integral part of our strategy

For us, sustainability is not a trend, but a clear commitment. At our site in Assamstadt, we already generate around 63 percent of our electricity requirements from renewable energies. In addition, our own geothermal plant supplies around 40 percent of the hot water for heating our company building.

We also consistently focus on conserving resources when it comes to packaging: we have reduced the size of all our packaging and switched entirely to cardboard in order to further reduce material consumption and CO₂ emissions.

Responsibility for the region and young talent

We were particularly pleased with the interest shown in our role as an employer and training company in rural areas. Direct exchanges with our trainees and young employees clearly demonstrated how important attractive local prospects are. Together with partners such as DHBW Mosbach, we are creating qualified training and jobs with a future.

The "TOP 100 Innovator" award confirms our commitment to combining technological innovation with regional responsibility.

Dialogue for a sustainable future

The visit once again demonstrated how important open dialogue between business and politics is. Only by working together can sustainable development, innovative strength, and responsible growth in rural areas be secured in the long term—a path that we at ANSMANN are consistently pursuing.

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