Leadec has won a new contract with a truck manufacturer in Brazil. Around 200 employees will provide an efficient service management concept for technical cleaning and janitorial services at both the customer’s production facility and logistics center. The customer was looking for an integrated solution – and found it with Leadec. By combining technical and janitorial cleaning into a seamless concept, our team ensures consistent quality, cost savings, and increased productivity. With the support of state-of-the-art technology, digital tools and proven processes, Leadec creates measurable value for the customer. Behind this success is the great collaboration between our safety, HR, quality and operations teams. Together, they demonstrated our experience and expertise in executing services – and strengthened Leadec's presence in the heavy trucks and buses sector in Brazil.

Safety is more than compliance – it’s a culture that must be built brick by brick For years, we have considered safety as one of our core values. In an interview, Aline Zanon , Safety Manager at Leadec Brazil, emphasizes the importance of protecting our employees and explains how safety, which is often viewed as an administrative matter, can become a part of the everyday practice. We help to raise awareness among our teams and foster a consequent safety culture by proactively identifying potential hazards to the physical and mental health of our employees as well as offering targeted training. This approach not only benefits our employees but also aligns with our clients’ expectations for reliable and responsible service provision. In the full interview, Aline shares how Leadec Brazil is translating this philosophy into concrete actions – and why true safety begins with a right mindset: https://lnkd.in/e5Vg4Xi8 #brazil #interview #safety

The first diesel engines rolled off the production line at the Volkswagen plant in Polkowice in 1999. Leadec has been present from the very beginning. Now, the teams have celebrated a special milestone together: The 15-millionth engine has been produced. 'Congratulations to the entire team at Volkswagen Motor Polska! Producing 15 million engines is more than just a number. It is a reason to be proud because it represents thousands of hours of collaboration and daily commitment from the teams on site,' said Dariusz Kowalski, head of the Leadec branch in Polkowice. Leadec presented a trophy for this major milestone to Stefan Kiendl, the CEO of Volkswagen Motor Polska, and Jacek Rostkowski, the production manager. 'We look back on over 25 years of successful cooperation and are delighted to celebrate this important day together. Thank you for letting us be part of your story,’ added Przemysław Pendrowski, Managing Director of Leadec Poland. A Leadec team is responsible for production maintenance and technical facility management at the Polkowice plant — two areas that complement each other and are optimally integrated. The team supports the 1,200 employees who manufacture diesel engines, crankshafts, cylinder heads, and other components. To the full press release: https://lnkd.in/e9jSd6Zk #productionmaintenance #facilitymanagement #engines #polkowice

Leadec has expanded its collaboration with a global tire manufacturer and has been awarded its first project in India. The customer, who has so far produced tires for trucks and buses at the site in southern India, is expanding its production to include passenger car tires for the Indian market. To support this, our team is taking care of the installation of new production equipment for the prefabrication of tires. This includes unpacking, shifting, marking, and commissioning the equipment in the expanded area of the plant. This project is a great success for Leadec India: it strengthens our footprint in the tire industry and shows how we grow alongside our customers while delivering trusted services across regions. With a dedicated team of over 4,000 employees across the country, we are proud to support the manufacturing industry on its growth journey. #installation #commissioning #tireproduction

“Making Your Mark” in Manufacturing For the fourth time, our Leadec colleagues in the US came together for the annual Women in Manufacturing Summit. This year, the event took place at the historic Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN. Under the theme "Make Your Mark," the summit focused on challenges that professionals often face, such as self-sabotage and blurred boundaries – and explored strategies for transforming these challenges into opportunities for resilience, clarity, and growth. Through open discussions and shared experiences, the women highlighted that grit and courage are key not only for overcoming obstacles, but also for achieving for long-term success and leadership. We are proud of the strong community that our female Leadec colleagues have built, and of the many inspiring stories of resilience and determination that were shared at this year's WiM Summit. #womeninmanufacturing #makeyourmark #community

Turning waste into value – while keeping costs in check A UK manufacturer asked Leadec to take over waste handling at the production line, allowing the company to fully focus on its core business. The goals were clearly defined: maximize loads, reduce waste collections, improve waste quality, and cut costs. Together with the logistics partners at site, Leadec redesigned the process and coordinated all parties involved. Our team set up and manages dedicated segregation hubs, where different waste streams such as cardboard, polymers and general waste are processed efficiently. At the same time, logistics drivers collect waste directly while delivering parts. This ensures that no vehicle runs empty and improves overall waste quality. The key benefits for the customer: ✅ 5S in the production area and increased lineside space ✅ Focus on production with less distraction from non-core tasks ✅ Improved segregation quality, e.g., polymer purity increased from ~95% to ~99% ✅ Higher returns from recycled materials at zero extra cost ✅ Reduced CO2 footprint through less transportation, as polythene can now be reprocessed in the UK Overall, a holistic approach including process redesign, smart logistics, and precise segregation, that turned waste handling into a lean, higher-value, and more sustainable operation. #wastemanagement #recycling #logistics

Workshop: Quality assurance in the battery industry How can the highest quality standards be ensured along the entire battery value chain, from laboratory testing to series production? This was the focus of the BatterieMD workshop at Leadec in Hoyerswerda. Together with Fraunhofer IKTS, Gunnar Grohmann , Battery Expert at Leadec, shared insights into practical quality assurance methods, testing procedures, and concrete examples from Leadec’s service portfolio. A highlight was the tour at the Leadec competence center for batteries in Hoyerswerda. Participants were able to see live how traction and stationary batteries are repaired, compare different battery generations and learn how quality is ensured at every stage of the process. For Leadec, quality assurance in the battery sector is not just one step in the production process, it is a decisive factor for sustainable and reliable e-mobility solutions. In this regard, we put a special focus on our people: well-trained employees are the key to stable quality. Many thanks to ACOD Automotive Cluster Ostdeutschland , Fraunhofer IKTS , and all participants for the inspiring discussions. We are happy to contribute our expertise and foster a platform for exchange between research, production, and service. #battery #quality #workshop

Leadec reduced its global carbon footprint by 8% In 2024, we achieved an 8% reduction in total greenhouse gas emissions – covering all three relevant scopes of the internationally recognized Greenhouse Gas Protocol: ➡️ Scope 1: Direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by Leadec ➡️ Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased energy ➡️ Scope 3: Other indirect emissions across the value chain To accurately assess emissions, Leadec conducts a comprehensive analysis of its entire value chain and collects environmental data from all global business units, such as water consumption, energy usage, fuel consumption or waste generation. The 8% decrease compared to 2023 corresponds to more than 14,000 tCO₂e. This achievement is the result o, targeted energy-saving measures, along with continuous improvements in how we monitor and track CO₂ emissions. Since calculating our corporate carbon footprint for the first time in 2019, we have consistently implemented decarbonization initiatives to support a more sustainable industrial future together with our customers, suppliers, and partners. #carbonfootprint #emissions #sustainability

Turning old into new – in just 3 weeks! Is it possible to transform an outdated production line into a modern, efficient, and more sustainable operation – without stopping production for long? Our colleagues at Elmleigh , part of the Leadec Group, demonstrated in a project for a food manufacturer: Yes it is! At a potato chips facility in the UK, they dismantled outdated production equipment, installed state-of-the-art machinery spanning 200 meters, and integrated cutting-edge control systems – all within just three weeks. The results: ✅ Reduction of 700 tons greenhouse gas emissions per year ✅ Increased production efficiency ✅ A flexible setup for future products A big shout-out to the 15-strong Elmleigh team for working day and night shifts to make this ambitious upgrade possible. This is proof that teamwork, technical expertise, and precise planning are key to the success of such a complex project. #installation #automation #retrofit

Team spirit on the running track: for the 6th time, the Leadec team started at the B2Run company run in Stuttgart. 26 sports-loving colleagues from various departments – like purchasing, IT or HR – finished the 5km course through the Neckarpark successfully. The highlight was the finish line in the MHPArena 👟💪 With around 5,200 participants from 300 companies, the B2Run once again proved to be one of the largest and most popular company runs in the region. A big shoutout to all our runners – thanks for representing Leadec so strongly! #b2run #finisher #teamspirit

“Löhn Award” for the project #NewMittelstand : Digital Platform Transport (DPT) How can logistics processes be digitally transformed in a scalable, practical, and value-adding way? This demonstrates the "Digital Platform Transport (DPT)" project, which has now been honored with the Löhn Award 2025 for outstanding technology transfer to industry. Leadec is part of this pioneering cooperation project led by the Ferdinand-Steinbeis-Institut . Together with our partners Liebherr Group and SICK , we have developed a scalable, digital business model based on digital twins of forklifts for internal transportation. The award recognizes the successful transfer of research into industrial practice and shows that the "New Mittelstand" (small and medium-sized companies) is not just a concept, but a lived reality. Thanks to all the project partners for the excellent collaboration! #logistics #digital #award

Our team in Poland reached a significant milestone: they have assembled 1 million wheels for the MAN truck plant in Niepołomice. A reason to celebrate and proof of our expertise in logistics. Since August 2022, Leadec has taken over wheel and tire assembly for Europe’s largest truck assembly plant. The wheels are assembled in a 24-hour system at the Leadec assembly shop in nearby Kokotów. There, a team of 90 dedicated employees assembles approximately 1,700 wheels each day. The close collaboration across operations, quality, and logistics allows us to meet MAN's high requirements, ensuring just-in-time and just-in-sequence deliveries every single day. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eNkDrd6g #wheel #assembly #logistics

Fasten your seatbelts – we’re ready for takeoff! Our US team has kicked off operations at one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers. At one of the customer’s sites, we’re responsible for production equipment maintenance. This includes developing and implementing maintenance schedules, both preventive and condition based. Our technical specialists will also carry out corrective maintenance measures as needed, whenever issues arise. This new contract didn’t come out of the blue. Leadec is already successfully supporting three other sites of this customer in the US. Choosing Leadec as a partner shows our strong and trusted relationship and that our work is valued and recognized. A big thank-you to everyone involved for their commitment, great teamwork and professional execution. #aerospace #maintenance #weloveyourfactory

"We need more trust in businesses." With this clear statement, Markus Glaser-Gallion, CEO of Leadec, emphasized the importance of entrepreneurial freedom during his conversation with Member of the European Parliament Prof. Dr. Andrea Wechsler . The visit to our company headquarters focused on key future topics: competitiveness, innovation, and reducing bureaucracy from the perspective of a globally active industrial service provider. But the conversation extended beyond Europe as Leadec is a globally active service provider for the factories. This global outlook enriched the exchange and underscored how crucial practical political frameworks are for sustainable economic success. Many thanks for the open dialogue and your interest in the challenges and opportunities shaping our industry! #europe #innovation

🔋 Battery logistics are key to the energy transition — but only if done right A recent study identified three urgent priorities for establishing a resilient and scalable battery logistics infrastructure. 1️⃣ A clear, secure, and scalable logistics framework Battery logistics must combine economic viability with the highest safety standards. This requires clear definitions of battery condition, standardized risk assessments, and simple yet enforceable rules that are easy to apply in day-to-day operations. Only then can the sector safely and efficiently handle everything from brand-new to damaged or end-of-life batteries. 2️⃣ Standardization of procedures Processes such as permits, fire protection, and insurance must follow uniform guidelines. This increases transparency, reduces risks, and makes logistics processes more predictable, especially across regions and companies. Standardized procedures also simplify cooperation between logistics providers, insurers, and authorities, which is critical for growth. 3️⃣ Expansion of training and qualifications Safe handling of high-voltage batteries requires ongoing investment in training. This includes everyone along the chain, from warehouse workers to public officials. A qualified workforce is the foundation for operational safety, regulatory compliance, and ultimately, customer trust. 🚛 Practice proves the point: Since 2023, Leadec has operated a state-of-the-art battery logistics center in Hoyerswerda, Germany. The site features modern fire safety systems, real-time monitoring, and export capabilities. It shows how industrial service providers can meet tomorrow's standards today. Battery logistics is more than just transport and storage. It's a strategic component of the shift towards sustainable mobility. To unlock its full potential, cooperation, clarity, and competence are necessary. #battery #logistics #emobility

Leadec has been present in Slovakia since 1998. Today, we operate at 16 locations with more than 360 employees, offering customized industrial services that help our customers focus on their core business. With Katarina Vrabcova as new Managing Director, we are setting the course for further growth. Backed by her international experience and deep knowledge of the local market, she brings a clear ambition: opening up new industries, expanding sales and building strong teams. In an interview, she shares her perspective on the Slovak market, the current challenges and opportunities, and her vision for Leadec's future in Slovakia: https://lnkd.in/e5askA9E #slovakia #interview #development

Our team in Poland decided that office life could use a bit more excitement – and built a countdown clock that tracks the days to almost anything: from Hot Dog Day to International UFO Day and even the boss’s vacation. What started as a quirky idea quickly became a team favorite. It might not change the world, but it gives each day its own absurd mission – and sometimes that’s exactly what we need in between deadlines and meetings. #funatwork #countdown #office