Once again this year, PCH is using the Christmas season to take responsibility and support people facing difficult situations. Five selected projects will receive our help through financial contributions as well as the voluntary commitment of our employees. Together, we want to create positive momentum and share some of the warmth of this time of […]
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From 4–7 November 2025, Düsseldorf once again hosted A+A – the world’s largest trade fair for occupational safety and health. For PCH, it was another special week filled with personal conversations, new contacts and valuable inspiration for the future of workplace safety. Under this year’s motto, “People matter”, we presented modern solutions in occupational safety, […]
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Around 35,000 standards govern how products, processes and work equipment function safely and reliably in Germany. On 14 October, World Standards Day draws attention to their importance. Standards are the invisible building blocks that ensure safety, health and quality in everyday life, and even small deviations can have major consequences. Standards in Every Area Standards […]
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We are delighted to announce that PCH is receiving funding from the Free State of Saxony along with the European Union. The funds will be used for the further expansion of our plastics production and the purchase of new, energy-efficient machines for plastics processing. Specifically, this means: We are modernising our production facilities by adding […]
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Leipzig was buzzing again at the end of June: aiming high – and doing so safely! PCH extended invitations to the Petzl Expert Days 2025 – a practical, two-day seminar on personal protective equipment for fall protection that attracted numerous participants from the trades, industry and height access technology sectors. Together with Petzl, MSA – […]
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EcoVadis has once again awarded us its bronze certificate in May 2025. We are delighted to receive this award and consider it an incentive to continue improving. This award represents the next step in our journey towards becoming a more sustainable company. This article explains the background to bronze certification and how we will be […]
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The sun will remain a double-edged sword in 2025: While it plays a part in our outdoor leisure activities – walking, hiking, picnicking or trips to the countryside – it not only provides light and warmth, but also poses a health risk that shouldn’t be underestimated. UV radiation affects our skin every day – silently, […]
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We had the privilege of playing host to a special event together with 1. VfL Potsdam on May 13th, 2025: the Adler Talk at the Prinz Eisenherz event restaurant in Filmpark Babelsberg was all about the question of how brands can remain visible, clear and relevant in a world that is becoming increasingly digital and […]
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The ALTAIR io™ 4 is more than just any old gas detector – it represents a milestone in the development of portable gas detection devices. MSA Safety is unveiling a cutting-edge, networked system that combines real-time monitoring, precise gas detection and intelligent cloud-based networking in one compact device. It provides a reliable warning of hazardous […]
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The rising temperatures not only herald the start of the outdoor season, but also the peak season for ticks. People who work outdoors a lot – for example in forestry and agriculture, in gardening and landscaping, on construction sites or in the utilities sector – are particularly susceptible to ticks. The small parasites are capable […]
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An EU directive has mandated that used textiles be collected separately since January 1st, 2025. The objective of this is to stop incinerating clothing and fabrics and instead reuse or recycle them. Clean separation and collection does, however, pose a challenge. Clothing that can be worn can be donated, but there is no comprehensive recycling […]
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We spent an exciting afternoon at the MBS Arena at the end of January together with the players of 1. VfL Potsdam. The focus of this afternoon was on the combination of occupational health and safety and team spirit, not forgetting the exchange of ideas and socialising. It was a wonderful opportunity to experience the […]
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This year’s Arbeitsschutz Aktuell, which was held in Stuttgart from November 5th to 7th, 2024, was themed „Networking in occupational safety: Working safely now and in the future“. More than 230 exhibiting companies presented their latest innovations in the field of occupational health and safety to over 9,000 visitors at the exhibition. PCH was represented […]
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1. VfL Potsdam literally celebrated the start of its first season in the 1st German Handball League in style: Fans and supporters converged on the Volcano at Babelsberg Film Studios on 25.08.24 to welcome the team. Of course, a backdrop like this is bound to produce an action-packed performance: the Babelsberg crew drove the players […]
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Employers failing to protect their employees‘ hearing risk high downtime costs and possibly even legal repercussions. So it’s high time we got to grips with this issue. Allow us to briefly summarise the most important facts so that in future you will know exactly what is important when it comes to occupational hearing protection. When […]
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When IFAT Munich 2024 opened its doors on 13.05.2024, it goes without saying that PCH was present. We showcased the latest trends and technologies from the world of occupational safety to all those interested at the largest trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management. Taking as its theme „Adapting to the consequences […]
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Over the past few years, occupational protection against sunlight has become an important topic in the field of occupational health and safety. Employers are obliged to provide appropriate sun protection measures if employees work in an area where they are exposed to UV radiation. The simplest method is to avoid working exposed to the sun. […]
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As is well known, prevention is the best medicine – especially when it comes to protecting our skin in the workplace. Whether it’s on the construction site, in the laboratory or while cleaning, different activities require different protective measures to keep heavily stressed skin healthy. A skin protection concept therefore represents a comprehensive approach to […]
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Our PCH store in Berlin opened its doors for a special event on February 21st, 2024: the VfL Potsdam construction get-together. This was the first time we were able to host this exclusive meeting and enjoyed the honour of welcoming representatives from various sponsors from the construction industry. We not only wanted to give our […]
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Füchse Berlin and 1. VfL Potsdam organised a double match day full of events on 26.11.23, which was all about promoting young talent and was celebrated as the ‘’Handball Day‘’. Together with various partners from its colourful network, the handball day was held in the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin. It was clear to us as a […]
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PCH finally attended A+A again! The trade fair in Düsseldorf was the place to be for everyone interested in occupational health and safety during the last week of October. Themed „Impulses for a better working world“, the event attracted 2,200 exhibiting companies from 58 nations and 62,000 visitors. The atmosphere created at A+A 2023 was […]
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High visibility clothing is absolutely essential for all workplaces in which the visibility of employees is of great importance – regardless of whether they work in the construction industry, road construction or waste management. It helps to avoid being overlooked and ensures that employees are recognised by others in good time. This means that high […]
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Ergonomic chairs may not always be the right solution for every workplace. Yet ergonomics can provide the right solution for every workplace. Is that a bit confusing for you? Take a look at the different working environments with us and uncover the meaning behind both statements. Office vs. production The average office workplace is characterised […]
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PCH Industrietechnik together with the manufacturer Loctite welcomed our customers to Potsdam on September 29th, 2022 for the workshop „Possibilities of bonding technology“. Participants to this event learnt about different designs and developments that are only possible with the use of modern bonding technologies. In doing so, PCH addressed independent companies from the fields of […]
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PCH has its headquarters in the state capital of Potsdam and has deep roots in this region. That’s why social commitment in this area, in particular sponsoring sports clubs, is something that is very close to our hearts. We place particular emphasis on sponsoring innovative approaches and active youth work. Let’s take a look at […]
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We were recognised as a ‘climate-neutral company’ by ClimatePartner for the first time back in May 2022. Having calculated our company’s carbon footprint, we were given the opportunity to offset the greenhouse gas emissions we generated. This is yet another significant milestone in our sustainable corporate strategy to conserve valuable resources. This article explains more […]
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EcoVadis awarded us the bronze certificate in August 2022. How pleased we are to receive this award and see it as an incentive to improve further. This award heralds the next stage of our journey towards becoming a more sustainable company. This article explains the background to the bronze certification and how we will deal […]
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