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Ernstthal celebrates the start of training: Andrea Köhler says goodbye!
On August 10, 2025, Wiegand-Glas welcomes new trainees in Ernstthal, while Andrea Köhler celebrates her last training start after 30 years.
Ernstthal celebrates the start of training: Andrea Köhler says goodbye!
August 10, 2025 is a significant day in Ernstthal: the start of training at Wiegand-Glas brings a breath of fresh air and new faces to the traditional glass industry. Andrea Köhler, the famous trainer, welcomes the new trainees, and this is a particularly emotional moment for her. After 30 years, she is experiencing her last start of training, which marks the beginning of a new era not only for her, but also for the entire workforce. This year, two young men are starting their apprenticeships as industrial mechanics, while three other young men have already successfully completed their training. A sign of the continuity and success of this renowned company.
The start of the training took place in a conference room that was completely full of guests and employees, all of whom gave the new trainees a warm welcome. This great support gives an idea of how important in-company training is for Wiegand-Glas.
A look at Wiegand glass
Wiegand-Glas is more than just a training company. As a family-run group of companies with an impressive history of around 450 years, it is one of the most successful container glass manufacturers in Europe. The creativity of Wiegand-Glas is reflected in innovative packaging concepts made of glass and PET, which are recognized not only in Germany but also internationally. With locations in Bavaria and Thuringia, the company employs almost 2,000 people in the areas of glass, PET and logistics, who work together on holistic, complete solutions.
Great importance is attached to training: the trainees are not only trained in a total of 16 different professions, but also take on diverse and responsible tasks right from the start. According to a report from perspektiven-find.com, they are supervised by experienced trainers in the training center and are regularly among the best in their year.
Jobs in the glass industry
In the glass industry, the role of process mechanics for glass technology is of central importance. You control, monitor and optimize the production processes, which proves to be an interesting and challenging task. Their responsibilities include the operation, maintenance and repair of computer-controlled equipment. It is also important to mix raw materials such as sand, soda and lime, which are then melted in glass tanks or melting furnaces. Again Federal Flat Glass Association reported, the process also includes refining the glass surfaces using various techniques such as polishing, engraving or mirroring.
The signs are good for the future in the glass industry, and Wiegand-Glas is an excellent training company where young talents can develop into real specialists.