MATCH - Evonik Industries

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a period of several days. Chen is relaxed. After
all, he often receives visits from officials. For
example, the week after our visit controllers
from Beijing were expected at the site to check
on the implementation of ESH standards.
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Evonik received three awards as a model
employer in 2009 alone.
The first plants in the MATCH complex started
operating in late 2008 and the last came onstream
in November 2009. However, the operatives
have been part of the MATCH family
for far longer. In conjunction with Shanghai
Petrochemical Academy, Evonik ran a threeyear
technical training course for production
operatives, including practical work experience
at other Evonik facilities in China. Opting to
take this training course was a key decision in
the life of these young people. For many, it was
the first time they had left their home town.
Moreover, the concept of personal responsibility
was completely new to many of them. These
days, they appreciate the fact that they are
called on to think for themselves, not simply
following their supervisors’ instructions. Many
of them see it as an opportunity. For example
Yanfei Sun, whom we meet in the laboratory at
the PMMA plant where she monitors product
quality. “It’s an opportunity for development,”
she explains.
Back in Shanghai, we drive to Xinzhuang
Industrial Park, where Evonik has its Chinese
headquarters. Here we meet the company’s regional
president Dr. Dahai Yu. In 2009 he accepted
three awards honoring Evonik Industries
as a model employer. The company also has a
good reputation when it comes to corporate
responsibility. “We are perceived as making an
important contribution to many significant economic
and social forums in the region,” says Yu.
“There is no doubt that the competition has become
tougher. Our task is to survive in this
market and at the same time to live up to
Evonik’s standards.” ◂ ◂ ◂
Personal protective
clothing, goggles …
… and a safety helmet are mandatory
for all production operatives.
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