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Valuing Innovation and Creativity of Diverse Minds

We are a global organization and feel proud of our diversity in gender, age, sexual orientation, appearances, abilities, religions, and cultures with a workforce belonging to around 80 different nationalities. Get to know some of our global, regional and local D&I Stories!

Teamwork and Inclusion in Trebechovice

Robert Myslivec has been an integral part of our Trebechovice plant since 2019 where he works as an operator. Ten years ago, while working for his previous employer, he had a serious work accident that left him with a tremor – a form of Parkinson’s disease. We spoke with Robert to find out more about his experiences and team spirit and learnt that he never let that stop him!

Robert’s primary role is ensuring the plant remains clean, which he diligently performs in coordination with the HSE Manager throughout his six-hour days.

“I often find it difficult to stand in one place for long, and my hand mobility and fine motor skills limit the type of work I can do. Fortunately, I have found ways to contribute in a meaningful way, thanks to the support of my colleagues here,” explains Robert and he adds: “We have a great team here and I really enjoy interacting with them each day. I used to work as a waiter in a pub, so being able to talk with people is wonderful. I couldn’t isolate myself after the accident, I needed that daily contact with people – happily, my colleagues here are really fun, and that need is absolutely fulfilled.”

Inclusive Network | Women@Vibracoustic

There is no more powerful force for Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) than initiatives led from within. A meaningful change has been the launch of our Women@Vibracoustic Network. Women@Vibracoustic is aimed at promoting gender diversity within the organization and to empower women.

Zehra Ucak, Vice President SCM, Business Unit Air Springs and network leader explains:

“It is something of a modern corporate trap to speak extensively on diversity and inclusion without actually implementing meaningful change. I am proud to say that Vibracoustic is different. The launch of Women@Vibracoustic is not only connecting and enabling women, but also building support and visibility from across the entire organization.”

Business Unit team-building – establishing stronger connections across a diverse team

International Women’s Day activity in Wuxi – engage an open dialogue

China: Driving Excellence in Engineering

Our team in China continues to build an inclusive work environment and a more diverse team. Since 2020, the number of women in engineering roles has increased by 20 per cent in the Application Teams, Product Engineering and Tech Center – a significant achievement given the long-standing gender imbalance in technical jobs within the automotive industry.

Successful efforts to promote Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) have been made by the regional Human Resources department and managers, by creating special activities, and bringing about changes to internal processes in our Chinese plants in Chongqing, Yantai, and Wuxi.

It starts during the hiring process, with equal opportunities provided to both male and female candidates. During the interview phase, increased attention and weight are placed on the professional skills and qualifications of candidates applying for engineering roles, effectively avoiding making decisions based on their gender or age.

In addition, workshops and activities have been held to promote D&I and awareness across the entire Chinese team. This includes regular D&I training, ‘Lunch & Learn’ sessions, International Women’s Day activities, ‘Family Day’ activities, and more. Continuation of these efforts will help Vibracoustic grow the number of women working in the site’s technical and senior roles.

Jin Han, Vice President, Regional President APAC, comments: “We are thrilled to see more women joining technical functions and managerial positions within Vibracoustic’s Asia Pacific organization. We appreciate the different perspectives that women bring to our engineering teams. Diversity is a cornerstone of innovation and idea generation, so this shift has greatly contributed to the effectiveness and success of our teams.”

Mary Zou, Head of HR, APAC, remarks: “With the progress of D&I sessions and efforts from the entire team, we are creating a more inclusive business. On the ground, this is enhancing our decision-making and providing us with a more robust understanding of engineering challenges and how to overcome them. With the benefit of greater diversity, we will be able to improve the functioning of our business and achieve sustainable growth.”

Creating Opportunities for all: Vibracoustic Hamburg Supports Elbe-Werkstätten as a Reliable Partner

For more than 20 years, our site in Hamburg, Germany, has actively partnered with Elbe-Werkstätten. This sheltered workshop provides a wide range of educational and work opportunities for people with disabilities in close cooperation with local companies. As many as 3,100 people in Northern Germany currently use the services of Elbe-Werkstätten. Vibracoustic has taken on a pioneering role in this initiative. As one of the first companies to collaborate with Elbe-Werkstätten, we have inspired many other enterprises in the region to follow our example.

An all-round win-win situation
The partnership brings clear advantages for all those involved. Employees of Elbe-Werkstätten are integrated into the labor market through the work they do for our company, and we benefit from having a reliable team on our side. Some 35 employees of Elbe-Werkstätten are currently assigned making products such as clamping rings for us, assisting in the assembly of jounce bumpers and bearings, or making cardboard packaging.

Neuenburg’s Inclusive Partnership

Our Vibracoustic team in Neuenburg, Germany, has partnered with Christophorus Gemeinschaft, a local NGO (Non-governmental organization) supporting people with special needs to enable participation and belonging. Since the collaboration began, two colleagues from the association have been actively involved in product packaging for isolators and dampers, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as quality, logistics, and surface treatment.

Site leadership highlights the positive impact of the collaboration on the entire team.

“The cooperation is a win‑win for all of us, and it’s about more than just work. Their dedication and spirit enrich our workplace every day,” says Frank Hofhansl, Plant Manager in Neuenburg.

The initiative demonstrates how inclusion can strengthen collaboration, enhance workplace culture, and contribute positively to the local community.

Understanding Accessibility at Work

At our site in Nantes, France, employees participated in a workshop developed with APF (Association of Paralyzed Persons of France) France Handicap to strengthen understanding of inclusion and accessibility at work. The session focused on real experiences and concrete actions teams can take to support an inclusive workplace.

Through guided discussions, personal testimonials, wheelchair route exercises, and training on assisting colleagues with visual impairments, participants gained clearer insight into everyday challenges and how perception shapes inclusion. The workshop helped teams build awareness, empathy, and practical skills they can apply in their daily work.