Musical Commitment for a Good Cause: At the CERATIZIT Press and Partner Dinner during AMB 2026 in Stuttgart, Dr. Uwe Schleinkofer, Director R&D at CERATIZIT, presented a donation check of 5,000 euros to the aid organization Doctors Without Borders.
The press and partner dinner hosted by CERATIZIT, a company of the Plansee Group, on September 17, 2026, during AMB in Stuttgart focused on central future topics of the industry. Presentations by Oliver Sax, member of the board of CERATIZIT, Philippe Strebler, Head of Sustainability, and Dr. Uwe Schleinkofer, Director R&D, highlighted current challenges and solutions in the areas of supply security, circular economy, and sustainable manufacturing.
A special highlight was provided by Dr. Uwe Schleinkofer at the end of the event: He unexpectedly presented Carla Hohmann from "Doctors Without Borders" with a donation check of 5,000 euros. The donation amount was mainly generated by the CERATIZIT company band "Metal Injection", in which Schleinkofer is active as a keyboardist. The band consists of employees from various departments and locations of the CERATIZIT Group and embodies the creative and communal spirit of the company. In addition to numerous performances at internal events, Metal Injection has already released two original songs along with music videos that address themes from the corporate environment.
However, the band is also regularly active on public stages. "We play many of our concerts on a donation basis and collect the proceeds for a good cause. Over time, a considerable amount of donations has been raised," explains Uwe Schleinkofer. Particularly memorable were a concert at the venue "Der Kellerei" in Reutte, where an exceptionally high donation amount was achieved, and an anniversary event at the CERATIZIT location in Bulgaria, where nearly the entire merchandise stock of the band was sold.
In total, nearly 4,000 euros were raised in this way. The employer CERATIZIT ultimately increased the amount to a total of 5,000 euros.
"Doctors Without Borders makes an indispensable contribution to the medical care of people in crisis and disaster areas, especially in today's times," says Dr. Uwe Schleinkofer. "That is why we decided to donate this amount to this organization. We are very pleased that we can inspire people with our music while also enabling concrete help. The great support from concertgoers, fans, and colleagues made this donation possible."
Carla Hohmann from "Doctors Without Borders" expressed her admiration for the initiative: "The commitment of the band Metal Injection and the support from CERATIZIT are extraordinary. It is inspiring to see how employees use their passion for music to help people in need. We sincerely thank you for this generous donation."
With the increase in the donation amount, CERATIZIT underscores its social commitment and sets a sign of solidarity and responsibility beyond the industrial environment.
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