Commitment
We feel a sense of obligation to society and want make a contribution to the public good. We therefore take on responsibility in a number of ways. Our expertise and personal efforts make a major contribution to our success here. We are especially involved in creative activities that also inspire us. We specifically focus our efforts on our local region.
DEBUT Classical Singing Competition
The DEBUT Classical Singing Competition supports opera singers embarking on an international career. It is held every second year in the lovely Tauber Valley. DEBUT manages without any form of public funding and as such is completely independent. The competition was initiated by Dr. Manfred Wittenstein.
Wittenstein Stiftung
The purpose of the Wittenstein Foundation is to promote education and training as well as science and research. The focus is on clarifying interrelationships between people, technology, nature and society, as well as the economic, technological, social, and ecological requirements to safeguard our resources for future generations, and also on promoting an understanding of the role of business activities for society.
Youth advancement
WITTENSTEIN Scholarship
Scholarship for outstanding high-school graduates
Every year since 1996, the Dr. Anna-Katharina Wittenstein-Foundation has honored a high-school graduate from Deutschorden-Gymnasium Bad Mergentheim for excellence in the natural sciences. The scholarship winner receives monthly financial support for his or her studies. -The institute's mission is to strengthen the next generation of scientists and engineers in the region and stem the decline in engineering student numbers.
Jugendtechnikschule Taubertal
Enthusing young people about technology
The Jugendtechnikschule Taubertal provides children, teenagers and young adults with fascinating insights into the realm of technology. Engineering concepts are made tangible in a variety of workshops, courses and projects which help the next generation deepen their knowledge and develop their inventive spirit. The Centre invites those taking part to discover new worlds and gain a better understanding of complex technologies. An interest in modern science, engineering and IT disciplines is aroused and encouraged in the long term. WITTENSTEIN plays an active role in this joint initiative, which brings together numerous local partners.
Girls' Day
At the annual Girls’ Day, WITTENSTEIN invites interested female students to learn about training opportunities and careers in the IT and technology fields. For this event, we focus on communicating the material in the most exciting and engaging way possible. No wonder there is always such a great public interest.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Fellbach Playground
We have built a playground next to our urban production site in Fellbach, which our local neighbors enjoy using. In line with our products, the playground equipment reflects the themes of gears and motion.
Creative Thinkers
In 2002, WITTENSTEIN created a new inventor competition entitled "Creative Thinkers". Its aim is to awaken the spirit of invention and discovery in young people. Moreover, we can also gain insights into our business and reinforce the spirit of innovation and growth potential in our region.
To this end, competition serves as a platform to implement ideas: Throughout the entire creation process, the young inventors receive guidance from experts to help develop their designs into functional models. Some of the inventions have even been registered with the German Patent and Trademark Office.
Josefspflege
In 2002, WITTENSTEIN created a new inventor competition entitled "Creative Thinkers". Its aim is to awaken the spirit of invention and discovery in young people. Moreover, we can also gain insights into our business and reinforce the spirit of innovation and growth potential in our region.
To this end, competition serves as a platform to implement ideas: Throughout the entire creation process, the young inventors receive guidance from experts to help develop their designs into functional models. Some of the inventions have even been registered with the German Patent and Trademark Office.
Employee sponsorship
We support our employees in their leisure activities. Their activities range from sports, culture and training to youth and voluntary work.
Igersheim location promotion
We have demonstrated our commitment to our home town of Igersheim and provide support in the form associations, kindergartens, various events, etc.
Endowed professorship
We are involved in funding an endowed professorship for the International Business Administration degree program in Bad Mergentheim. The professorship is primarily intended for our new Industrial Marketing profile.