Industrial Mechanic Apprentice
About the job
- A mittlerer Schulabschluss with good results is required.
- Interest in and enjoyment of mathematics, physics, and chemistry are required.
- Interest in technical and mechanical processes and equipment is required.
- Technical understanding and manual dexterity are required.
- Curiosity, reliability, and teamwork are required.
- Good Microsoft Office skills are required.
- Assemble, install, repair, and commission technical devices, machines, and systems.
- Monitor operating processes for systems and production processes, and identify and eliminate causes of disruptions.
- Maintain and service machines and systems, and plan and optimize them.
- Perform responsible duties on production lines and manufacturing equipment.
- Manufacture components using hand tools and machines.
About the company
Pfeifer & Langen is a European sugar producer that processes sugar beets into refined sugar and related products. The company operates across about 25 sites in Europe and generates around 1.4 billion euros in revenue. Its products come from beets grown locally; sugar is extracted and refined through industrial processes and then packaged for sale to customers across various markets. Compared with rivals, Pfeifer & Langen emphasizes a long-standing tradition (founded in 1870), a broad European footprint, and a culture of teamwork and shared growth, aiming to responsible, steady expansion rather than rapid, flashy changes. The company’s goal is to sweeten daily life worldwide by leveraging community, responsibility, and persistent progress to grow together with its employees and partners.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Cologne, Germany
Founded
1870
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The 16 June 2026 Könnern biogas plant carries roughly 40 million euros of investment.
- EU clearance on 25 July 2024 enabled Pfeifer & Langen's Rügenwalder acquisition.
- Euskirchen's post-2021 flood rebuild and 20 July 2026 minister visit validate resilience spending.
What critics are saying
- The 11 September 2026 campaign is 90 days, signaling drought-hit beet supply.
- Agrarheute reported 19 May 2026 contract cuts around Lage, straining farmer relationships.
- A 25 September 2025 antitrust investigation and past sugar cartel history threaten trust.
What makes Pfeifer & Langen unique
- Pfeifer & Langen runs integrated beet processing, sugar, feed, and biomethane at Könnern.
- The 16 June 2026 Könnern biogas project reuses waste heat and beet byproducts.
- Its 2026 campaign spans Lage, Könnern, Jülich, and Euskirchen, preserving regional industrial footprint.
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Company News
Groundbreaking ceremony in Könnern: biogas plant expands sustainable use of sugar beets. June 22, 2026 On June 17, 2026, a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony was held for the construction of a biogas and biomethane plant at the Könnern site of sugar producer Pfeifer & Langen. This tailor-made project sends a clear signal in favor of an overall concept that is both sustainable and economical, with the consistent use of existing resources. The plant is designed to process up to 150,000 metric tons of sugar beet pulp and approximately 20,000 metric tons of beet by-products directly from production each year. The raw materials are fermented into biogas through a controlled fermentation process, yielding approximately 150,000 megawatt-hours of biogas per year. In a second step, the biogas is processed into high-quality biomethane and fed into the gas grid. Energy consumption is optimized by utilizing existing waste heat from the sugar factory. The remaining fermentation products are returned to agriculture, closing the material cycle. Krieg & Fischer Ingenieure GmbH is proud to be providing the engineering services for the biogas plant and to be part of this ambitious project. Following the groundbreaking ceremony, construction is now underway: Its engineering firm will continue to support, coordinate, and oversee all phases of construction through to commissioning, drawing on its many years of experience in biogas and energy technology.