Cybergroup International

I lost a 12-year employee last month… But Olaf’s departure left me with a smile. Why? ⬇️ First of all: → Thank you to Olaf for over 12 years with us. He was a huge part of our growth and our expert at events, trade shows, roadshows, employee sales, and much more. Why did his departure make me smile? 😊 Olaf wants to try something completely new. A totally different direction—he began a retraining as a tram driver (Straßenbahnfahrer) on November 1st. And as much as I’d love to have Olaf stay with us… …I appreciate the amazing work he’s done… …and want to support him 100%! ✅ Because as an employer, I want YOU to be happy. However, this takes two parties: Both the employer and employee should respect each other, be grateful for the time together, and be mindful about how to “depart”. Because in 30 years, I’ve seen some “bad” departures too. (And no one wants/needs those) How do you deal with employees leaving? I wish you all the best Olaf - my friend! 🤝🏻

We celebrated 30 years in business! 🎉 It’s hard to explain what last Saturday meant to me. 30 years ago, my co-founder Roman and I were just two teenagers with a dream. In Germany, only about 10% of startups make it to 10 years, yet here we are, celebrating 30. Our humble beginnings: Roman and I met by chance playing field hockey in 9th grade. Between classes, we started working on our vision. At 17, we’d be up late with an Atari, printing and packaging in Roman’s grandfather’s basement, calling potential clients. Then in 2001, everything changed—our first big client, thanks to Peter Hoscheidt at RWE AG. That moment made it real. Fast forward to today: ✅ #34 ranking among promotional product leaders ✅ $50 million in revenue in 2023 ✅ 17 offices across 9 countries So, how did we celebrate this journey last Saturday? ❤️ With the people who made it all possible. We hosted 87 people on the rooftop at JiL in Heidelberg—a perfect spot with a view of the castle where we celebrated 25 years. Our agenda was simple but unforgettable: → Welcome with Aperitifs & Appetizers → Everyone took their seats, and I shared a few memories from our 30 years → Sarah gave a heartfelt thank-you to the team, and we presented Roman and me with a “30 Years, 1 Team” jersey—a symbol of everything we’ve built together → Recognition of our long-standing team members → Dessert, cake, and the start of a great night It couldn’t have happened without the "cyber-Spirit"? It’s the people, the spirit, and the support we’ve built along the way. Our COO, Simon Merkel, and Florian Stindl have been with us through thick and thin, and the entire team is what truly drives us forward. Looking ahead, we’re ready for the next chapter. With Daniel Faller as our new Commercial Director, we’re set to professionalize cyber-Wear and lead in the DACH, European, and global markets. To everyone who’s been part of this journey, thank you. And if you’re looking to be part of what’s next... ... we’re hiring! (Comments)👇🏼🔗

30 Jahre cyber-Wear – das musste gefeiert werden! 🥳 Letzten Samstag war es soweit: 👇🏻 Vor 30 Jahren: Waren “wir” nur Steven & Roman! Heute (2024): Sind “wir” ein globales Team! Wie war die Feier? 🎉 → 87 Personen - Teammitglieder & ihre Begleitungen → Location: JiL Rooftop Bar mit 360 Grad Blick auf Heidelberg und das Schloss → Idee: Ein Abend der in Erinnerung bleibt Die Agenda des Abends: ✅ 18:00 Uhr: → Welcome mit Aperitif & Appetizern 19:00 Uhr: → Alle nehmen Platz – die Vorspeise wird serviert → Rede von Steven: 30 Jahre cyber-Wear → Dank vom Team durch Sarah, dazu ein besonderes Geschenk für Roman & Steven (Trikot "30 Jahre - 1 Team") → Ehrungen der Jubilare → Dessert, Torte und… Party 🕺💃 Wie wurde alles geplant? 🤝🏻 → Die ersten Überlegungen folgten direkt nach der 25-Jahr-Feier, und Roman und Steven setzten sie mit monatelanger Planung um. Der Abend war emotional und schöner kaum vorstellbar – Steven ist stolz auf den Zusammenhalt und die Treue des Teams, das auch in schwierigen Zeiten stets zu cyber-Wear stand. Das Besondere an uns? Nach 30 Jahren sind es die Menschen, der Spirit und der starke Zusammenhalt, auf die wir am meisten stolz sind. Wir nennen das den cyber-Spirit! P.S. Wollt ihr Teil vom Team werden? (Kommentare) ⬇️

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗡𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗵𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗸𝗲𝗶𝘁 - 𝘇𝘄𝗲𝗶 𝗦𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲?   Wir sagen: Ja! 💡🌍   Und der Preis “NachhaltigkeitsGestalter 2024” der DZ BANK AG in der Kategorie Innovation bestätigt das einmal mehr! Diesen durften wir letzte Woche entgegennehmen.🏆 Der Preis bleibt aber nicht nur in unseren Händen. Gestern haben wir ihn an Roman Weiss, dem geschäftsführenden Gesellschafter der cyber-Wear Heidelberg GmbH, durch Peter Kahlig und Martin Stoll weitergereicht. Anlass für die Auszeichnung ist ein großartiges Projekt unseres Kunden cyber-Wear Heidelberg GmbH. Mit ihrem KI-gesteuerten Autostore-Robotersystem verwalten sie über 18.000 Lagerkisten effizient und ressourcenschonend. Eine neue Verpackungsmaschine misst und faltet Pakete perfekt, was Abfälle reduziert, Kosten senkt und CO2 spart! 🌱📦 Wir sind sehr stolz darauf, dieses Unternehmen begleiten zu dürfen, das Innovationen und Nachhaltigkeit auf den Punkt bringt. Ihr wollt hinter die Kulissen schauen? Klickt euch direkt rein: https://lnkd.in/ewq84DaG   Mit der Volksbank Kurpfalz im Rücken hat die cyber-Wear Heidelberg GmbH in geniale Innovationen investiert – und wir stehen auch für die Zukunft an ihrer Seite. Anders als andere Banken? Na klar, denn Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit stecken in unserer DNA!   Wer auch an cleveren Nachhaltigkeitsstrategien interessiert ist, sollte sich mit unseren Transformationsberatern André Pochanke und Rainer Mutschler-Burghard in Verbindung setzen. Sie entwickeln mit euch ein maßgeschneidertes Konzept.

I’ve spent 30 years working with promotional products. Every 14 days, I’ll share a 𝐧𝐞𝐰 favorite item of mine: 👇🏻

I’ve spent 30 years working with promotional products. Every 14 days, I’ll share a 𝐧𝐞𝐰 favorite item of mine: 👇🏻

Unser Tom nimmt euch heute mit: ➪ Behind the Scenes von unserem Designstudio! 👇

Last week we celebrate 4 anniversaries! 🎉 Our “behind-the-scenes heroes” from the warehouse! Because I know, without them, nothing works here… ✅ 10 years: Nico Steck → Nico is a key contact for warehouse operations, known for his forklift skills and his expertise in overall warehouse management. ✅ 5 years: Onur Gürkan → Onur manages our global shipping and large orders, ensuring smooth operations even on the busiest days. Lukas Ränk → Lukas handles incoming goods and storage, leveraging the automated system to streamline processes and ease workloads. Aman Hamid → Aman oversees daily orders in the Storojet fulfillment warehouse, using advanced technologies like AutoStore and the CVP Impack machine to optimize efficiency. Thank you all! From our entire team! ❤️ Your dedication and experience ensure fast logistics every day, especially during the holiday season. Thanks to your commitment, every order is processed on time. We’re looking forward to many more years together! P.S. How do you celebrate anniversaries?

I think: To show the world how valuable promotional products are, we all need to work together. That’s why I recently met with the CEO of BGA! How did Antonin’s visit in Mannheim go? 🔻 [This story shows again: networking is crucial!] After picking him up at 9:00 AM from the airport, we spent the morning exploring our company and discussing key economic and political topics until 1:00 PM. We covered everything from packaging solutions to international trade issues at the EU level! → Antonin wanted to learn about us and how we operate. → We explored how we & BGA could further collaborate. Some key takeaways: ✅ Meeting with the BGA offers a direct line to trade and policy discussions on an EU scale. ✅ Both sides committed to supporting each other on future initiatives, especially within the European Associations Cooperation (EAC). ✅ The in-person visit laid the groundwork for even deeper collaboration. Antonin and I first met during my time with the GWW, where I held a seat on the executive committee. Now, this visit shows how valuable networking can be. The next step? Continuing the conversation to grow our industry! P.S. (for everyone): ❗ Networking doesn’t end after the first meeting. It’s all about staying engaged and exploring how you can create value together. Our talks are only beginning, but I’m excited for what’s next!

I think: To show the world how valuable promotional products are, we all need to work together. That’s why I recently met with the CEO of BGA! How did Antonin’s visit in Mannheim go? 🔻 [This story shows again: networking is crucial!] After picking him up at 9:00 AM from the airport, we spent the morning exploring our company and discussing key economic and political topics until 1:00 PM. We covered everything from packaging solutions to international trade issues at the EU level! → Antonin wanted to learn about us and how we operate. → We explored how we & BGA could further collaborate. Some key takeaways: ✅ Meeting with the BGA offers a direct line to trade and policy discussions on an EU scale. ✅ Both sides committed to supporting each other on future initiatives, especially within the European Associations Cooperation (EAC). ✅ The in-person visit laid the groundwork for even deeper collaboration. Antonin and I first met during my time with the GWW, where I held a seat on the executive committee. Now, this visit shows how valuable networking can be. The next step? Continuing the conversation to grow our industry! P.S. (for everyone): ❗ Networking doesn’t end after the first meeting. It’s all about staying engaged and exploring how you can create value together. Our talks are only beginning, but I’m excited for what’s next!