How would you describe the company culture at FAULHABER – and how has it changed in recent years? Our company culture has grown over many years and is characterized above all by cooperation and a sense of responsibility. As an internationally oper ating company, we do, of course, feel geopolitical tensions directly. The associated decisions also affect the everyday working life of our employees and can be a source of uncertainty. This makes it all the more important that we don't stand still but instead that we jointly search for solutions, carry on, and stick together. Trust in each other, in our own strengths and in our technological competencies is, moreover, a central element of our success. Our team philosophy is truly lived at FAULHABER. Overall, this creates a good balance and the neces sary optimism for a successful future – especially in today's challenging times. We have always placed great value on helpfulness and mutual support. Expertise is actively acquired and shared. This open exchange with one another has contributed greatly to our employees driving our growth over the years. We work along the entire value chain closely and in a process oriented manner with one another and not next to one another. At the same time, we are very aware of the general changes that are occurring: The increasing digitization, the experiences from the Corona era, and the establishment of the home office have as much influence on our culture as do changed career aspirations and social developments overall. Topics such as compatibility of family, place of residence, and workplace cannot be disregarded and a certain sense of fast pace in daily life is perceptible. Our corporate culture is therefore continuing to develop further – without losing its roots. This offers guid ance and allows us to structure changes together. Between fresh graduates and “old hands”: Is generational conflict an issue? No, because cooperation between different genera tions is important to us. We benefit from everyone, as every professional and life experience has its mer it. It's not just about age but also about the amount of time spent with the company. Experience and fresh perspectives compliment one another with us very well – without barriers or hierarchies between the generations. Our age structure is balanced, and even the digital transformation does not separate FAULHABER is a classic medium-sized enter prise. What are the greatest challen- ges and where do you see the greatest opportunities for remaining competitive for skilled personnel? Today's labor market has, without a doubt, become more demanding, and specialist personnel as well as technologically ambitious talents are rare. Even if FAULHABER is able to build upon a very solid foun dation and is well known locally, nationally we are still more of a classic “hidden champion.” Here, it is our technology above all that serves as a point of attraction – it makes us interesting for specialists who are specifically looking for challenging tasks and understand our technology as an important component for helpful end applications. At the same time, we have clear advantages over many larger employers in the region. As a familyrun company, we stand for reliability, short decision paths, trans parency, and a company culture that is shaped by what is referred to as the “FAULHABER spirit.” This combination convinces many applicants, particularly experienced specialists who are looking for a move into a more personal, adaptable environment. Another important element is our youth develop ment program. Every year we train apprentices in various trades and support students in a variety of career paths. This allows us to secure competencies for the long term and to develop skilled workers from within. For external skilled staff, on the other hand, we offer an attractive overall package com prising an exciting work environment, challenging tasks, a good standing on the market, and longterm perspective. 06 0 1 . 2 0 2 6 I N T E R V I E W I N T E R V I E W I N T E R V I E W