AboutMerz Packaging Machines GmbH
Mr. Eckhard Merz founded the family company initially as a design office named “Kobü Merz” in the year 1971.
In the year 1979 this design office was renamed into the company “Merz Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH”, which Mr. E. Merz and his wife Mrs. Maria Merz ran together successfully for more than 40 years.
In 2002 Mr. Bernd Kirchhof was appointed as further managing director and formed part of the management until 2016.
The 2nd generation is represented by Mr. Holger Merz who manages the company, now consisting of more than 75 highly qualified employees.
Our service includes the development, design, manufacturing and sale of packaging machines and special machines / constructions for Stickpacks (small tubular bags) and 3-/4-side sealed bags.Our customers are placed in the tobacco / pharmaceutical / cosmetics / food / chemicals industry. As our customers continue to trust in the reliability, flexibility and long life of our machines, the exports of our company have risen to more than 70 %.You can find Merz machines in more than 40 countries/nations throughout the world.
Merz Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH is a medium-sized family enterprise and embraces the ethical foundations of our society, their virtues and the positive values of the world religions. This means acting in an honest, open and tolerant manner.
The following guiding principles are derived from this:
GENERAL:
We adhere to all legal requirements, standards and provisions. How we act as a company is defined by our Code of Conduct. Furthermore, the following applies:
QUALITY:
The quality of the work we perform, the individual solutions we provide and the machines we build is outstanding and exceeds the expectations of our customers. Sustainability is ensured through the development and construction processes and is confirmed by the longevity of the machines and associated solutions we provide. Our commitment to quality is reinforced by the certification in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001.
FINANCES:
The Merz company places great value on building a cooperative and trusting relationship with its customers but also with its suppliers. We strive for clear and open communication and support our suppliers wherever possible. This includes our commendable payment practices which allow faster-than-normal invoice payment.
The Merz company does not engage in any money laundering.
Illegal payments, dealings or labour shall not be tolerated.
Merz shall under no circumstances offer bribes in order to receive an order, even in countries where this is common practice. Any employees who request such payments will be reported to their company.
Gifts are collected in the procurement department. These are then generally offered as raffle prizes at the year-end party, so as to avoid personal ties to suppliers.
The Merz company does not have its own budget for gifts. The giveaways offered at trade fairs for advertising purposes are worth less than 20 euros.
An invitation to dinner with customers, e.g. for acceptance tests on machines, shall only be for standard restaurants and is to be understood as hospitality.
Antitrust law is respected. In particular, there shall be no price-fixing.
It is expressly forbidden to offer benefits of any kind to civil servants and other public officials as well as to representatives of government institutions, including indirectly via third parties.
In the event of donations being made to parties and political organisations as well as to elected officials and candidates for political offices, the respective applicable laws shall always be complied with.
The hiring of consultants, agents and other mediators must not be used to sidestep anti-bribery laws.
EMPLOYEES, SAFETY AND HUMAN RIGHTS:
The employees represent the potential of the Merz company. They shall be encouraged, supported in their tasks and deployed in accordance with their individual strengths.
The guiding principle in dealing with employees is as follows:
Satisfied, healthy and happy employees are efficient and motivated employees. As a result, the well-being of its staff is very important to the company. Great value is therefore placed on mutual appreciation and respect in our interaction and communication.
We provide training for staff as we are aware of the significance of dual training for our company. Providing regular further qualification courses and support in the personal development of its staff is a fixed part of the services offered by the company.
Occupational health and safety are important components of the organisation and are financially supported by the company beyond the minimum standards required by law. This also includes a trustful relationship with industrial inspectorate and trade association. Merz offers its employees free membership in a fitness studio and height-adjustable desks are available at the workplace. In the case of disputes, one female and one male representative, appointed by the employees themselves, are available to offer advice.
Human rights and labour rights are respected and complied with. In particular, no forms of discrimination or harassment are accepted.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity to our employees.
Child labour and the exploitation of employees is strictly forbidden and does not take place.Merz seeks to protect the physical and mental integrity of its employees in the field, in particular, by allowing business trips to regions or countries for which the German Department of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel warning only to take place in absolute emergencies and with the consent of the affected employee. Postings without consent do not take place.
