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We are Körber. Presenting our Group.</p><p><a href="/en/we" class="btn">To overview</a></p></div></div><div class="teaserArea megaDivider"><div class="megaWrapper"><article class="teaser"><a href="/en/we/we-are-koerber" class="imageContainer"><img title="We are Körber" src="/fileadmin/_processed_/8/2/csm_Berliner_Bogen_76cf700818.jpg" width="200" height="156" alt="" loading="lazy" /></a><div class="contentContainer"><h4><a href="/en/we/we-are-koerber"> We are Körber </a></h4><div class="megaTeaserContent"><p>Körber is a leading international technology group that has more than 12,000 employees at over 100 locations worldwide. We are the home for entrepreneurs — we turn entrepreneurial thinking into customers success. Körber AG manages the Group and its four Business Areas: Digital, Pharma, Supply Chain and Technologies.</p><div class="link"><a href="/en/we/we-are-koerber" class="more"> Read more </a></div></div></div></article></div></div><div class="teaserArea megaDivider"><div class="megaWrapper"><article class="teaser"><a href="/en/insights" class="imageContainer"><img title="Insights" src="/fileadmin/_processed_/4/4/csm_NewLogo_d4f2aa7426.png" width="200" height="156" alt="" loading="lazy" /></a><div class="contentContainer"><h4><a href="/en/insights"> Insights </a></h4><div class="megaTeaserContent"><p>The Körber Insights shows the entire spectrum of the Körber world: We give our view of exciting developments and trends, as well as innovations and technologies. We also highlight personalities who drive Körber forward every day with their entrepreneurial spirit and new ideas.</p><div class="link"><a href="/en/insights" class="more"> Read more </a></div></div></div></article></div></div></section></div><div class="megaContent"></div><div class="megaContent"></div><div class="megaContent"></div><div class="megaContent"><header class="megaContentHeader "><a href="/en/we/always-thinking-ahead">Management</a></header></div><div class="megaContent"><header class="megaContentHeader "><a href="/en/we/entrepreneurial-thinking-for-customer-success">Our Strategy</a></header></div><div class="megaContent" data-megaContent="page-1281"><header class="megaContentHeader hasChildrenHeader megaAccordionHeader-Content"><a href="/en/sustainability-2023">Sustainability</a><span class="plus small" /></header><section class="megaContentSection"><div class="textArea big megaDivider"><h3>Sustainability</h3><div class="megaTeaserContent"><p>We develop innovative products, solutions and services for a more sustainable tomorrow and introduce the people who make them possible. Find out more in our Sustainability Report 2023.</p><p><a href="/en/sustainability-2023" class="btn">Online Sustainability Report 2023</a><a href="/fileadmin/Media/Nachhaltigkeitsbericht_2023/Koerber_SR2023_en.pdf" class="btn" target="_blank">PDF Sustainability Report 2023</a></p></div></div><div class="teaserArea megaDivider"><div class="megaWrapper"><article class="teaser"><a href="/en/sustainability-2023/climate-targets" class="imageContainer"><img title="Körber pursues ambitious climate targets" src="/fileadmin/_processed_/9/b/csm_header_environment_1920x1080_04ec427edf.jpg" width="200" height="156" alt="" loading="lazy" /></a><div class="contentContainer"><h4><a href="/en/sustainability-2023/climate-targets"> Körber pursues ambitious climate targets </a></h4><div class="megaTeaserContent"><p>In October 2023, we had the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) verify our commitment to achieving net-zero CO₂e emissions throughout the entire value chain by 2040. We would like to introduce you to some of the measures that will help us achieve this ambitious goal.</p><div class="link"><a href="/en/sustainability-2023/climate-targets" class="more"> Read more </a></div></div></div></article></div></div><div class="teaserArea megaDivider"><div class="megaWrapper"><article class="teaser"><a href="/en/sustainability-2023/ecodesign" class="imageContainer"><img title="Group-wide standards for Ecodesign" src="/fileadmin/_processed_/1/6/csm_header_ecodesign_1920x1080_6af31714aa.jpg" width="200" height="156" alt="" loading="lazy" /></a><div class="contentContainer"><h4><a href="/en/sustainability-2023/ecodesign"> Group-wide standards for Ecodesign </a></h4><div class="megaTeaserContent"><p>We were able to advance our Ecodesign initiative decisively in 2023 after creating a group-wide standard for life cycle assessments (LCAs). Find out more about the first LCAs we implemented and the challenges we overcame.</p><div class="link"><a href="/en/sustainability-2023/ecodesign" class="more"> Read more </a></div></div></div></article></div></div><div class="teaserArea megaDivider"><div class="megaWrapper"><article class="teaser"><a href="/en/sustainability-2023/giving-to-society" class="imageContainer"><img title="Giving back from the company’s success" src="/fileadmin/_processed_/4/f/csm_header_social_1920x1080px_0c499c56e8.jpg" width="200" height="156" alt="" loading="lazy" /></a><div class="contentContainer"><h4><a href="/en/sustainability-2023/giving-to-society"> Giving back from the company’s success </a></h4><div class="megaTeaserContent"><p>Körber champions non-profit causes every year through donations, sponsorships, and volunteer programs. Here we present some of the inspiring projects and the people behind them in detail.</p><div class="link"><a href="/en/sustainability-2023/giving-to-society" class="more"> Read more </a></div></div></div></article></div></div><div class="teaserArea megaDivider"><div class="megaWrapper"><article class="teaser"><a href="/en/sustainability-2023/cybersecurity" class="imageContainer"><img title="Data and infrastructure protection" src="/fileadmin/_processed_/a/5/csm_header_cybersecurity_1920x1080_c71676f964.jpg" width="200" height="156" alt="" loading="lazy" /></a><div class="contentContainer"><h4><a href="/en/sustainability-2023/cybersecurity"> Data and infrastructure protection </a></h4><div class="megaTeaserContent"><p>We aim to transform information security into a strategic objective and make it a shared concern for all employees. We provide an overview of the corresponding measures and projects in 2023.</p><div class="link"><a href="/en/sustainability-2023/cybersecurity" class="more"> Read more </a></div></div></div></article></div></div></section></div><div class="megaContent" data-megaContent="page-914"><header class="megaContentHeader hasChildrenHeader megaAccordionHeader-Content"><a href="/en/career">Career</a><span class="plus small" /></header><section class="megaContentSection"><div class="textArea big megaDivider"><h3>Career</h3><div class="megaTeaserContent"><p>Wanted: team players. The know-how, creativity, and dedication of our employees have made us a successful technology company in Germany and worldwide. Now we want to shape the future — with you! We offer exciting positions for experts, young professionals, university students, and high school students.</p><p><a href="/en/career" class="btn">To Career</a><a href="https://jobs.koerber.com/search/locale=en_US" target="_blank" class="btn" rel="noreferrer">To the Körber Group job market</a></p></div></div><div class="teaserArea megaDivider"><div class="megaWrapper"><article class="teaser"><a href="/en/career/modern-leadership-culture-has-a-performance-enhancing-effect" class="imageContainer"><img title=""Modern leadership culture has a performance-enhancing effect"" src="/fileadmin/_processed_/2/4/csm_AdobeStock_499964219_Leadership_positiv_a5fd36fafe.jpg" width="200" height="156" alt="" loading="lazy" /></a><div class="contentContainer"><h4><a href="/en/career/modern-leadership-culture-has-a-performance-enhancing-effect"> "Modern leadership culture has a performance-enhancing effect" </a></h4><div class="megaTeaserContent"><p>A working climate that promotes innovation, diversity, and the courage to tell uncomfortable truths is more central than ever to a company's success today. In an interview, Gabriele Fanta, Head of Group Human Resources, explains how the new leadership principles at Körber specifically strengthen fruitful collaboration in everyday working life.</p><div class="link"><a href="/en/career/modern-leadership-culture-has-a-performance-enhancing-effect" class="more"> Read more </a></div></div></div></article></div></div><div class="teaserArea megaDivider"><div class="megaWrapper"><article class="teaser"><a href="/en/career/what-comes-after-traineeship-max" class="imageContainer"><img title="What comes after traineeship, Max?" src="/fileadmin/_processed_/2/0/csm_koerber_career_new_40e514968c.png" width="200" height="156" alt="" loading="lazy" /></a><div class="contentContainer"><h4><a href="/en/career/what-comes-after-traineeship-max"> What comes after traineeship, Max? </a></h4><div class="megaTeaserContent"><p>Experience report: After graduating in mechatronics and mechanical engineering, Max Döring became a trainee at Körber. Today, he is Technical Product Manager at our Körber Business Area Pharma.</p><div class="link"><a href="/en/career/what-comes-after-traineeship-max" class="more"> Read more </a></div></div></div></article></div></div></section></div><div class="megaContent"><header class="megaContentHeader "><a href="/en/we/annual-reports">Annual Reports</a></header></div><div class="megaContent"><header class="megaContentHeader "><a href="/en/we/information-security-at-koerber">Information Security</a></header></div><div class="megaContent" data-megaContent="page-916"><header class="megaContentHeader hasChildrenHeader megaAccordionHeader-Content"><a href="/en/we/koerber-purchasing-thinking-and-operating-with-a-clear-focus-on-the-future">Procurement and Supply Chain Management</a><span class="plus small" /></header><section class="megaContentSection"><div class="textArea big megaDivider"><h3>Procurement and Supply Chain Management</h3><div class="megaTeaserContent"><p>Joint future-proof activities are the foundation of sustainable procurement. Körber, as a globally leading technology group, therefore places great value on the optimal purchasing of materials and services.</p><p><a href="/en/we/koerber-purchasing-thinking-and-operating-with-a-clear-focus-on-the-future" class="btn">To our Procurement and Supply Chain Management</a></p></div></div><div class="navigationArea megaDivider siteLinkNavigation"><section class="slotsWrapper"><div class="slot"><nav><header class=""><a href="/en/we/koerber-purchasing-thinking-and-operating-with-a-clear-focus-on-the-future#c1815">General Purchasing Terms and Conditions for Services</a></header></nav><nav><header class=""><a href="/en/we/koerber-purchasing-thinking-and-operating-with-a-clear-focus-on-the-future#c1844">General Purchasing Terms and Conditions for IT-Services</a></header></nav></div><div class="slot"><nav><header class=""><a href="/en/we/koerber-purchasing-thinking-and-operating-with-a-clear-focus-on-the-future#c1843">General Purchasing Terms and Conditions for Deliveries</a></header></nav><nav><header class=""><a href="/en/we/koerber-purchasing-thinking-and-operating-with-a-clear-focus-on-the-future#c3776">Country specific conditions</a></header></nav></div></section></div></section></div><div class="megaContent"><header class="megaContentHeader "><a href="/en/we/how-we-put-our-fundamentals-and-corporate-values-into-practice">Compliance and Code of Conduct</a></header></div><div class="megaContent"><header class="megaContentHeader "><a href="/en/we/koerber-from-a-basement-workshop-to-a-global-technology-group">History</a></header></div><div class="megaContent"><header class="megaContentHeader "><a href="/en/press">Media</a></header></div><div class="megaContent"><header class="megaContentHeader "><a href="/en/we/koerber-stiftung-shaping-change">Körber-Stiftung</a></header></div></section><div class="subNavWrapper"><ul class="navMeta"><li class=""><a href="/en/sustainability-2023" > Sustainability </a></li><li class=""><a href="/en/insights" > Insights </a></li><li class=""><a href="/en/press" > Press </a></li><li class=""><a href="/en/events" > Events </a></li><li class=""><a href="/en/contact" > Contact </a></li></ul><div class="navLanguages"><a class="active" href="#" hreflang="en-US">English</a><ul><li class=""><a href="/wir/koerber-konzern-jahresbericht-2019" hreflang="de-DE">Deutsch</a></li><li class=""><a href="/en/we/koerber-group-annual-report-2019" hreflang="en-US">English</a></li></ul></div></div></div></div></header><div class="container"><section class="breadcrumb"><span><span class="copy-xs " ><a href="/en/"> Home </a></span><span class="copy-xs " ><a href="/en/we"> We </a></span><span class="copy-xs active" ><a href="/en/we/koerber-group-annual-report-2019"> Annual Report 2019 </a></span></span></section><section class="cover"><div class="image-container"><picture><source media="(max-width: 767px)" srcset="/fileadmin/_processed_/a/5/csm_Koerber_JB_Header_EN_01_fccd528f49.png"><img src="/fileadmin/_processed_/a/5/csm_Koerber_JB_Header_EN_01_885fd1262a.png" width="1360" height="766" alt="" loading="lazy" /></picture><div class="caption"></div></div></section><a class="anchor" id="c3209"></a><a class="anchor" id="c3226"></a><div id="t3209" ><div class="spacing-t-m"><section class="headline "><p class="copy-xs">Editorial</p><h1 class="order-1"> "We are the home for entrepreneurs — that applies to our customers, business partners, and employees." </h1></section><section class="content text-module"><figure class="side-image"><div class="image-container"><img src="/fileadmin/_processed_/c/0/csm_01_Vorstand_92303e32f5.jpg" width="544" height="544" alt="" loading="lazy" /></div><figcaption class="copy-xs copy-xs"> Stephan Seifert, Chairman of the Group Executive Board of Körber AG </figcaption></figure><div class="outer copy-md"><p><strong>Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,<br> Dear Business Partners,</strong></p><p>A very successful collaboration with, and support of, our customers and business partners characterized the past year. Our technological focus on the future, our creation of innovative ecosystems, and our entrepreneurial thriving and responsible approach to the work we do were key for this success. Supporting our customers’ business development plus to reliably and sustainably strenghen their entrepreneurial and economic performance were – as always – our motivation.</p><p>This is how we are fulfilling our purpose and guiding principle: "<strong>Körber — the home for entrepreneurs</strong>" now and in the future. Moreover, our purpose applies equally for our customers, business partners, and employees.</p><p><a href="/en/we/annual-report-2019-editorial" class="more">Read more</a></p></div></section></div></div><a class="anchor" id="c3210"></a><a class="anchor" id="c3227"></a><div id="t3210" ><section class="teasers spacing-t-m"><div class="row image-text no-background"><div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-7"><div class="svg-image"data-width="690"><object data="/fileadmin/Media/Images/GB2019/Startseite/Startseite_Grafik-0_1.svg" ></object></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5"><div class="textbox copy-md "><h3 class="copy-md bold"> We make machines smarter </h3><p>Companies with a high degree of overall equipment effectiveness, or OEE for short, are more profitable than others. Körber ensures that machines operate optimally and provides smart products that help customers boost their OEE. Find out more about the role played by data in increasing OEE and the way Körber solutions work.</p></div></div></div></section></div><a class="anchor" id="c3224"></a><a class="anchor" id="c3228"></a><div id="t3224" class="spacing-t-m"><section class="teasers" ><div class="row equal-two"><div class="teaser"><a class="category" href="/en/we">We </a><a class="image-container" title="How we utilize the data treasure of machines" href="/en/we/annual-report-2019-how-we-utilize-the-data-treasure-of-machines"><div class="image-wrap"><img src="/fileadmin/_processed_/b/2/csm_Essay-1_15c0e8de53.png" width="562" height="562" alt="" /></div></a><div class="textbox "><h3 class="copy-md bold" itemprop="headline"><a title="How we utilize the data treasure of machines" href="/en/we/annual-report-2019-how-we-utilize-the-data-treasure-of-machines">How we utilize the data treasure of machines</a></h3><div class="copy-sm" style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><p>The digitization of industrial manufacturing is simultaneously a promise and a challenge for producers. Körber is ideally prepared for it.</p></div><a class="more" title="How we utilize the data treasure of machines" href="/en/we/annual-report-2019-how-we-utilize-the-data-treasure-of-machines"> Read more </a></div></div><div class="teaser"><a class="category" href="/en/pharma">Pharma </a><a class="image-container" title="Reconfiguring machines easily with Lion" href="/en/pharma/annual-report-2019-reconfiguring-machines-easily-with-lion"><div class="image-wrap"><img src="/fileadmin/_processed_/4/1/csm_KOERBER_Lion-meets-Disco_02_9d8248f60a.jpg" width="700" height="700" alt="" /></div></a><div class="textbox "><h3 class="copy-md bold" itemprop="headline"><a title="Reconfiguring machines easily with Lion" href="/en/pharma/annual-report-2019-reconfiguring-machines-easily-with-lion">Reconfiguring machines easily with Lion</a></h3><div class="copy-sm" style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><p>When medications are being packaged, no mistakes are permitted. The Lion augmented reality application from the Körber Business Area Pharma makes quality-relevant resetting…</p></div><a class="more" title="Reconfiguring machines easily with Lion" href="/en/pharma/annual-report-2019-reconfiguring-machines-easily-with-lion"> Read more </a></div></div></div></section></div><a class="anchor" id="c3211"></a><a class="anchor" id="c3229"></a><div id="t3211" class="spacing-t-m"><section class="teasers" ><div class="row equal-two"><div class="teaser"><a class="category" href="/en/we">We </a><a class="image-container" title="How we utilize the data treasure of machines" href="/en/we/annual-report-2019-how-we-utilize-the-data-treasure-of-machines"><div class="image-wrap"><img src="/fileadmin/_processed_/b/2/csm_Essay-1_15c0e8de53.png" width="562" height="562" alt="" /></div></a><div class="textbox "><h3 class="copy-md bold" itemprop="headline"><a title="How we utilize the data treasure of machines" href="/en/we/annual-report-2019-how-we-utilize-the-data-treasure-of-machines">How we utilize the data treasure of machines</a></h3><div class="copy-sm" style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><p>The digitization of industrial manufacturing is simultaneously a promise and a challenge for producers. Körber is ideally prepared for it.</p></div><a class="more" title="How we utilize the data treasure of machines" href="/en/we/annual-report-2019-how-we-utilize-the-data-treasure-of-machines"> Read more </a></div></div><div class="teaser"><a class="category" href="/en/pharma">Pharma </a><a class="image-container" title="Reconfiguring machines easily with Lion" href="/en/pharma/annual-report-2019-reconfiguring-machines-easily-with-lion"><div class="image-wrap"><img src="/fileadmin/_processed_/4/1/csm_KOERBER_Lion-meets-Disco_02_9d8248f60a.jpg" width="700" height="700" alt="" /></div></a><div class="textbox "><h3 class="copy-md bold" itemprop="headline"><a title="Reconfiguring machines easily with Lion" href="/en/pharma/annual-report-2019-reconfiguring-machines-easily-with-lion">Reconfiguring machines easily with Lion</a></h3><div class="copy-sm" style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><p>When medications are being packaged, no mistakes are permitted. The Lion augmented reality application from the Körber Business Area Pharma makes quality-relevant resetting…</p></div><a class="more" title="Reconfiguring machines easily with Lion" href="/en/pharma/annual-report-2019-reconfiguring-machines-easily-with-lion"> Read more </a></div></div></div></section></div><a class="anchor" id="c3212"></a><a class="anchor" id="c3230"></a><div id="t3212" class="spacing-t-m"><section class="teasers" ><div class="row featured"><div class="teaser"><a class="category" href="/en/digital">Digital </a><a class="image-container" title="Taking full advantage of production potential" href="/en/digital/annual-report-2019-taking-full-advantage-of-production-potential"><div class="image-wrap"><img src="/fileadmin/_processed_/f/5/csm_KOERBER_OEE_01_07d69b2409.jpg" width="700" height="699" alt="" /></div></a><div class="textbox "><h3 class="copy-md bold" itemprop="headline"><a title="Taking full advantage of production potential" href="/en/digital/annual-report-2019-taking-full-advantage-of-production-potential">Taking full advantage of production potential</a></h3><div class="copy-sm" style="margin-bottom: 8px;"> Körber focuses on added value for the customer: A whole range of smart digital solutions boosts the efficiency of production facilities. </div><a class="more" title="Taking full advantage of production potential" href="/en/digital/annual-report-2019-taking-full-advantage-of-production-potential"> Read more </a></div></div><div class="teaser mobile-carousel-item"><a class="category" href="/en/technologies">Technologies </a><a class="image-container" title="Reducing downtimes with the power of data" href="/en/technologies/annual-report-2019-reducing-downtimes-with-the-power-of-data"><div class="image-wrap"><img src="/fileadmin/_processed_/a/8/csm_KOERBER_Big-Data-in-Tobacco_01_417e4e71ae.jpg" width="700" height="700" alt="" /></div></a><div class="textbox "><h3 class="copy-md bold" itemprop="headline"><a title="Reducing downtimes with the power of data" href="/en/technologies/annual-report-2019-reducing-downtimes-with-the-power-of-data">Reducing downtimes with the power of data</a></h3><div class="copy-sm" style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><p>The Körber Business Area Tobacco systematically uses big data analyses to reduce unplanned downtimes and boost machines’ efficiency.</p></div><a class="more" title="Reducing downtimes with the power of data" href="/en/technologies/annual-report-2019-reducing-downtimes-with-the-power-of-data"> Read more </a></div></div><div class="teaser mobile-carousel-item"><a class="category" href="/en/pharma">Pharma </a><a class="image-container" title="Keeping machines running" href="/en/pharma/annual-report-2019-keeping-machines-running"><div class="image-wrap"><img src="/fileadmin/_processed_/2/4/csm_KOERBER_Obsoletely_01_161e574da2.jpg" width="700" height="700" alt="" /></div></a><div class="textbox "><h3 class="copy-md bold" itemprop="headline"><a title="Keeping machines running" href="/en/pharma/annual-report-2019-keeping-machines-running">Keeping machines running</a></h3><div class="copy-sm" style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><p>May we present: “Obsoletely”, an interactive portal for replacement parts. Our experts Lukas Jacob and Nizar Manzli from the Körber Business Areas Pharma and Digital explain how it…</p></div><a class="more" title="Keeping machines running" href="/en/pharma/annual-report-2019-keeping-machines-running"> Read more </a></div></div></div></section></div><a class="anchor" id="c3213"></a><a class="anchor" id="c3231"></a><div id="t3213" ><section class="teasers spacing-t-m"><div class="row image-text no-background"><div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-7"><div class="svg-image"data-width="690"><object data="/fileadmin/Media/Images/GB2019/Startseite/Startseite_Grafik-0_2.svg" ></object></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5"><div class="textbox copy-md "><h3 class="copy-md bold"> We work on the solutions of tomorrow </h3><p>New technologies — whether robots, drones or artificial intelligence — are the key to mastering the increasing complexity of logistics processes. Körber is a pioneer in this field.</p></div></div></div></section></div><a class="anchor" id="c3214"></a><a class="anchor" id="c3232"></a><div id="t3214" class="spacing-t-m"><section class="teasers" ><div class="row equal-two"><div class="teaser"> Annual Report 2019 <a class="image-container" title="We are shaping the supply chain of the future" href="/en/we/annual-report-2019-we-are-shaping-the-supply-chain-of-the-future"><div class="image-wrap"><img title="[Translate to English:] " alt="[Translate to English:] " src="/fileadmin/_processed_/3/1/csm_Essay-2_c5388cb236.png" width="562" height="562" /></div></a><div class="textbox "><h3 class="copy-md bold" itemprop="headline"><a title="We are shaping the supply chain of the future" href="/en/we/annual-report-2019-we-are-shaping-the-supply-chain-of-the-future">We are shaping the supply chain of the future</a></h3><div class="copy-sm" style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><p>Warehouse management is facing major upheavals. Körber relies on new technologies and agile forms of collaboration for its solutions.</p></div><a class="more" title="We are shaping the supply chain of the future" href="/en/we/annual-report-2019-we-are-shaping-the-supply-chain-of-the-future"> Read more </a></div></div></div></section></div><a class="anchor" id="c3215"></a><a class="anchor" id="c3233"></a><div id="t3215" ><section class="teasers spacing-t-m"><div class="row text-image flex-md-row-reverse no-background"><div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-7"><a href="https://www.koerber.com/en/we/annual-report-2019-out-of-the-cage"><img src="/fileadmin/_processed_/0/f/csm_KOERBER_Robots_01_021036e848.jpg" width="690" height="461" alt="" loading="lazy" /></a></div><div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5"><div class="textbox copy-md "><h3 class="copy-md bold"><a href="https://www.koerber.com/en/we/annual-report-2019-out-of-the-cage">Out of the cage</a></h3><p>Autonomous mobile robots are revolutionizing warehouse management. Software from the Körber Business Area Supply Chain is playing a key role.</p><a href="https://www.koerber.com/en/we/annual-report-2019-out-of-the-cage" class="more"> Read more </a></div></div></div></section></div><a class="anchor" id="c3216"></a><a class="anchor" id="c3234"></a><div id="t3216" ><section class="teasers spacing-t-m"><div class="row image-text no-background"><div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-7"><div class="svg-image"data-width="690"><object data="/fileadmin/Media/Images/GB2019/Startseite/Startseite_Grafik-0_3.svg" ></object></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5"><div class="textbox copy-md "><h3 class="copy-md bold"> We are entrepreneurial </h3><p>At Körber, our approach is always entrepreneurial. We systematically explore new directions, take advantage of opportunities, and expand our areas of expertise. And we always take on responsibility — for our employees, our customers, and our environment.</p></div></div></div></section></div><a class="anchor" id="c3217"></a><a class="anchor" id="c3235"></a><div id="t3217" class="spacing-t-m"><section class="teasers" ><div class="row square-rect"><div class="teaser"><a class="category" href="/en/pharma">Pharma </a><a class="image-container" title="No plastic needed" href="/en/pharma/annual-report-2019-it-doesnt-need-plastic"><div class="image-wrap"><img title="[Translate to English:] " alt="[Translate to English:] " src="/fileadmin/_processed_/9/e/csm_KOERBER_Ohne-Plastik_01_23064ec65d.jpg" width="825" height="825" /></div></a><div class="textbox "><h3 class="copy-md bold" itemprop="headline"><a title="No plastic needed" href="/en/pharma/annual-report-2019-it-doesnt-need-plastic">No plastic needed</a></h3><div class="copy-sm" style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><p>Packaging for the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors has to be compact, innovative, and environmentally friendly. The Körber Business Area Pharma is a pioneer in the field of…</p></div><a class="more" title="No plastic needed" href="/en/pharma/annual-report-2019-it-doesnt-need-plastic"> Read more </a></div></div><div class="teaser"><a class="category" href="/en/technologies">Technologies </a><a class="image-container" title="Entering the paper straw game" href="/en/technologies/annual-report-2019-entering-the-paper-straw-game"><div class="image-wrap"><img src="/fileadmin/_processed_/0/d/csm_KOERBER_Strawmaker_01_30261bc9c4.jpg" width="825" height="465" alt="" /></div></a><div class="textbox "><h3 class="copy-md bold" itemprop="headline"><a title="Entering the paper straw game" href="/en/technologies/annual-report-2019-entering-the-paper-straw-game">Entering the paper straw game</a></h3><div class="copy-sm" style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><p>A prime example of entrepreneurial spirit: The Körber Business Area Tobacco is opening up a new market with the Hauni Straw Maker.</p></div><a class="more" 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