Our Social Commitment

In Wohlen, Switzerland, we have introduced the fascinating world of thermal spray on Swiss National Future Day to children aged between five and seven. After learning about the various operational processes, they were offered the chance to mask up, grit blast and spray a drink bottle as a souvenir of this fun and educational day.

In China, the Oerlikon team hosted its first School Open Day, welcoming college students from Xi’an Jiaotong University and Jiangsu University of Technology. Through in-depth discussions with our colleagues, the students were offered the opportunity to understand Oerlikon’s businesses and experience the day-to-day operations at a world-leading technology and engineering company.

In the US, our Westbury colleagues sponsored a local organization that provides school supplies for children to begin their fall semester. In Lake Orion, Michigan, we joined forces in a fundraiser organized by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, which achieved a notable collection of USD 100 000.

Continuing their good work of the past years, team members in Italy further engaged in regular fundraising activities to support I Bambini delle Fate. This community organization provides economic support to help people who are living with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

In Brazil, a team of Oerlikon employees in São José dos Pinhais donated computer and video equipment to the “Amélias” social project, initiated by the local NGO Respeito Não Tem Cor. These devices provide vulnerable women and victims of domestic violence digital access to resources, such as legal support, counseling, curriculum development, craft courses and more.

In India, we organized a tree plantation drive and planted over 600 saplings of native tree species to address local environmental needs and preserve biodiversity. We also distributed educational materials to underprivileged children and established a mini science center in a school in a tribal area.

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria in February 2023, we ran a Group-wide fundraising campaign. This resulted in a donation of CHF 36 000 to AHBAP, a local charity organization that was established to provide all kinds of help to those in need, working with a value system based on solidarity, sharing, caring and belonging.