Russia-Ukraine war: HARTMANN moves closer together

As a company, we are responsible for our employees. That is why one of our first measures was to help our approximately 300 Ukrainian colleagues and their families in Ukraine. More than 200 of these family members of all ages have fled Ukraine to the Czech Republic since February.

Refugees usually arrive with only what they can carry. For HARTMANN, it was crucial to provide people with food, clothing, and medicine. We also support them in dealing with the authorities and searching for accommodation. Some refugees have been able to stay with family members or in HARTMANN accommodation. In addition, HARTMANN has provided more than 80 jobs for refugees at the Czech sites and will expand this offer with further opportunities in administration and production.

Not only does HARTMANN as a company provide help in times of crisis - our employees also show their engagement.

When the war started, the employees of our Swiss subsidiary IVF HARTMANN came up with an idea to help their Ukrainian colleagues in the Czech Republic as quickly as possible. Together they donated overtime, vacation days and travel expenses, which would then be converted into a sum of money to help those affected by the conflict.

The result exceeded every expectation: within a few days, employees – from production to sales to management – donated more than 400 hours. In the end, 20,000 € was collected to support our colleagues' family members.

The campaign continued at PAUL HARTMANN AG (PHAG) in Germany, where donations were made in the form of salary components, among other things, and raised another 56,000 €.

The donations were not only an immediate aid response for people in need, but also a sign of solidarity. We are extremely proud to see so many employees from a wide range of company divisions and nationalities participated and made their individual contribution towards a good and important cause. A wonderful example of how we stand together in times of crisis.

It is not only our Ukrainian colleagues and their families who need help. Thousands are fleeing Ukraine every day, most of them women, children, and elderly people. They often have to wait at the border for hours or even days after a physically exhausting journey full of uncertainty and worry. Food, hygiene products and medicines as well as blankets and sleeping bags are essential in this situation, but unfortunately not always available. Medical supplies, such as bandages, are also hard to get hold of.

This is exactly where HARTMANN comes in with the organisation humedica e. V. The humanitarian aid organisation has been working with HARTMANN for 20 years to supply crisis regions with medical supplies. Immediately after the war began, we set up a working group to coordinate relief efforts. Together with humedica e. V. we were able to react quickly to identify needs, organise transport, and distribute urgently needed supplies and donations.