On 03.12.2024, an extensive fire drill took place on our company premises. The aim of the exercise was to train the processes and the interaction of the emergency services under realistic conditions.
A fire was assumed in the dispatch area of our company building. One person was reported missing, an additional challenge for the emergency services. The Singhofen fire brigade arrived with several units and received additional support from the Nassau fire brigade with their aerial ladder.
The focus of the exercise was not only on successfully fighting the assumed fire, but also on rescuing the missing person. During the operation, a team of breathing apparatus users also found themselves in a simulated emergency and had to be rescued quickly and in a coordinated manner.
Thanks to the high level of commitment and professional work of everyone involved, the exercise was successfully completed. Afterwards, the operation was evaluated together. Strengths were highlighted and possibilities for improvement were discussed in order to be able to react even more efficiently in an emergency. Of course, there was a relaxed get-together afterwards with sausage, rolls and cold drinks for all helpers and participants.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to the Singhofen and Nassau fire brigades for their commitment and valuable work. Exercises like these are of inestimable value.
Our society is often referred to as a ‘throwaway society’ because many things that are old or defective are simply replaced with new ones. The German Federal Statistical Office reports an impressive volume of waste of 399 million tonnes. A detailed breakdown of this figure, information on waste recycling and its development over the years can be found at www.destatis.de.
We at RIDDER have consciously decided to take a different path. Instead of disposing of things immediately, we focus on refurbishing and reusing them – wherever possible and hygienically justifiable. This sustainable approach applies not only to returns, but also to many other small and large items in our company.
One example is our pallets: instead of simply sorting out defective pallets, our employees collect them and regularly check whether they can be repaired. Damaged chocks are replaced, loose boards and nails are professionally fixed. The repaired pallets are then reused – whether for internal storage or as a means of transport for customer deliveries.
But what happens to pallets that can no longer be repaired? We don't just dispose of these either. Depending on the season, we find a new use for them: in summer, they become a safe and cosy barbecue and campfire for our summer party. Alternatively, we give them to our employees as gifts – be it for crafting or as firewood for the fireplace.
Sustainability is an essential part of what we do. By conserving resources and avoiding waste, we make a small but important contribution to our environment.
On 8 June 2024, RIDDER celebrated its 75th anniversary and looked back on an eventful and successful history. The celebrations began in the morning with guests from politics and business.
Our management opened the day with a speech about the origins and development of RIDDER. The milestones in the company's history were highlighted. Afterwards, some of our guests honoured us with words and awards, including Singhofen's mayor Mr. Detlef Paul, Mr. Richard Hover from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce and Mr. Matthias Lammert - Member of the Rhineland-Palatinate State Parliament. They emphasised the importance of Ridder GmbH as a reliable partner in the region and paid tribute to our commitment and innovative strength.
After the speeches, the guests were given an exclusive tour of our premises. Here they were able to take a look behind the scenes and be impressed by our modern infrastructure and production processes.
From noon, we opened our doors to local residents, former employees, friends and all interested parties for an open day. Visitors had the opportunity to take part in guided tours or chat to our employees while enjoying sunshine, bratwurst and cool drinks in our garden. The children in particular got their money's worth and enjoyed the large bouncy castle, which provided lots of fun and good humour.
In the evening, we had a private celebration. Together with our employees, their partners, close business partners and friends, we rounded off the day with live music and a delicious buffet. It was a wonderful end to a memorable day, during which both new and old friendships were cultivated. Once again, we would like to thank all 500 guests who made this day so special. We would also like to thank our dedicated employees, loyal business partners, the butcher's shop Lenz from Singhofen, photographer Horst Bauer from Koblenz, Ania and the band and everyone else who supported us in organising and realising the party.
The proceeds of the day went 100% to the DRK (German Red Cross) Ortsverein Singhofen e.V., whom we would also like to thank for their valuable work. We were able to welcome Dr. Hans Jäger and Mr. Dominik Klos to our premises just a few days later for the official handover of the donations.
We look forward to many more successful years and to continuing to be a reliable partner for our customers and the community in the future.
Everything is becoming more and more expensive and the average person can no longer afford good and, above all, healthy food? Many of our colleagues thought that way, until the AOK proved us wrong in a short cooking course on the topic of “Cooking well and cheaply”.
This course took place in Nastätten on October 11th, 2023. The kitchen studio “Küchenwolf” provided to us its location - many thanks again to the gentlemen Wolf.
The food was all organic or from a local farm. Priceless? Quite the opposite. It just depends on when you buy something. Of course the food range plays an important role.
But what is there anyway? As a starter, pumpkin soup, homemade baguette and two different dips.
The main course was whole grain spaghetti in mushroom sauce and a light berry tiramisu for dessert.
Everything was incredibly delicious and the portions cost a maximum of €6. We had fun, learned something and got stuffed. Of course, all of the recipes could be taken home.
The planning for the next event of this kind is already in progress and we look forward to a positive feedback and an active participation. At this point, of course, a very hugh thank you to the AOK, which continually supports us in our health campaigns.
Unfortunately, the 2023 company party is already over and we say “Thank you”!
Thanks to an amazing RIDDER team.
Thanks to an amazing live band.
Thanks to the weather gods.
We started the 2023 company party with a leisurely two-hour hike. With enough food we went to the Alteburg in Singhofen,
where we took a short coffee and cake break and enjoyed a great view.
Back at the well-known RIDDER Wies'n, we immediately fired up the grill and served ourselves with a rich salad selection. On top of that, original Chinese live cooking by our visitor from China provided us a lot of fun and fiery moments.
With our stomachs full and plenty of drinks, we welcomed a live band and listened to great rock music for two hours.
Until late at night the music continued playing with colorful music from our speaker box...
