How does it feel to become part of a company whose products are found in countless everyday objects—yet hardly anyone is aware of them?
This question hung unspoken in the air as new employees of Amberger Kaolinwerke gathered for their information day. The goal: to gain a deeper understanding of our raw materials kaolin, quartz, and feldspar—and what they make possible.
For decades, quartz sands from Haltern have stood for the highest quality in the foundry industry. However, with increasing requirements – such as new binding systems and complex casting molds – the need for tailor-made solutions has grown. The answer: ready-made sands.
Our site in Haltern am See was dedicated to occupational safety for two days. Nine supervisors from the German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the raw materials and chemical industry (BG RCI) accepted the invitation of the MIRO industry association’s occupational safety committee to delve deeper into the world of quartz sand extraction.
Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming the SME network of the Cologne Chamber of Industry and Commerce to a special summer get-together at Quarzwerke in Frechen.
The new name was introduced for the first time at the K plastics trade fair in 2010 and has since established itself internationally as an independent brand.
Berlin, Berlin – we were in Berlin! From June 16 to 18, 2025, our trainees took part in the final round of the nationwide IHK “Energy Scouts” competition in the capital as finalists.
On Tuesday, June 3, an important event took place at Quarzwerke: the ceremonial presentation of the new guide to the conservation of excavation amphibians.
During an informational visit, Bavaria’s Minister of Finance and Home Affairs, Albert Füracker, gained insight into the current developments and strategic investments of Amberger Kaolinwerke.
