The initiative began in 2019 with the establishment of a bee colony on the roof of the Wuppertal plant. One of our employees, a hobby beekeeper, has carefully selected the site and regularly looks after the well-being of our new employees.
Since that time our first bee colony has settled in well. In fact, the initiative has been expanded and there are now already two beehives on the roof of the plant building. Together with our first bee colony, the newcomers are also eagerly working around the Schmersal plant, collecting nectar from nearby fields and gardens. There are also some flower beds on the company premises which serve as an additional source of nutrients for our bees.
Thanks to our bees, we can harvest around 50 kg of honey per year. The honey is filled into small jars and given to customers and business partners as a promotional gift.