Personnel Report

In 2019, the MAX Group with its Group companies responded to the requirement - as in previous years - to adjust the number of employees in line with business and operational developments in an appropriate manner.

As of December 31, 2019, the Group had a total of 2,023 employees including trainees (December 31, 2018: 1,977). Of these employees, 1,518 (December 31, 2018: 1,426) were active in the core business areas Process Technologies, Environmental Technologies and Evolving Technologies.

The average number of employees - excluding trainees – was up by 2.4% to 1,816 employees (previous year: 1,773). Of these, 1,321 employees were assigned to the core business areas (previous year: 1,223). The increase in the number of employees is mainly due to the recruitment of experienced engineers and software developers.

The strategic growth targets of MAX Group call for strong performance motivation on the part of our employees and qualified specialists. In order to counteract the expected shortage of skilled workers, almost all MAX companies engage in active training. At the same time, the respective personnel policy includes high training standards and the promotion of young talent. The MAX Group employed 140 trainees as of the 2019 balance sheet date (previous year: 137).

MAX Automation perceives its employees in the Group companies and in the holding company as essential resources for business success. Consequently, the company aims to create attractive and comprehensive opportunities for professional and personal development and thereby to promote the bond of qualified and committed employees to the MAX Group. Our employees have access to an extensive range of further training offerings and opportunities to develop their skills and abilities.