EBNER sponsors the first “A Nose for Science” nook

Supporting the urge to explore and promoting talent from an early age

“As a high-tech industrial company, we see every day how crucial technical professionals are. Unfortunately, we also see how rare they have become. It is for this reason that I am convinced of the value of the ‘Nose for Science’ nook, which will introduce children and young people to scientific and technical subjects at an early age. We are very pleased that the ‘Nose for Science’ project, the first ‘A Nose for Science’ nook in Greater Linz, could be implemented and hope every one of the children enjoys the fun of doing research,” stated Robert Ebner, CEO of the EBNER GROUP.

Thanks to continuous research and development, EBNER is a leader in eco-friendly and energy-efficient technologies. A large number of inventions and innovations have originated in Leonding, in EBNER‘s in-house technology center. Today, EBNER can proudly say that each and every one of us daily encounters products that are made of materials heat treated in an EBNER facility. Examples range from the aluminum foil used to package Mozartkugel candies to aluminum beverage cans, steel and aluminum automotive parts, YKK zippers, brass musical instruments and more.

“We are very pleased that, with this “Nose for Science” nook, EBNER has taken the first step toward actively combating the shortage of trained workers in technical fields. A central role was played by our intensive cooperation with educational institutions, in a shared effort to get children excited about STEM fields at an early age,” said Christiane Helm, Head of Human Resources at EBNER.

Children from the day care center in Hart have been visiting the “Nose for Science” nook since February, 2023, and have been thrilled by the 80 exciting experiments. Thanks to their natural urge to explore, and with the support of their teachers, they have been able to take their first steps into the world of scientific research.

Another EBNER project at its Leonding offices, also intended to promote and develop talent, is the construction of a “research site” known as the “WELab” (World of EBNER Lab). At the WElab, students between 7 and 14 years of age have the opportunity to investigate topics concerning technology, the natural sciences, digitalization and sustainability in a practically-oriented environment.