People of the region
Successful and well-known personalities are based in East Frisia/Papenburg. Some of these protagonists tell us their stories here.
What makes the region’s best-known logistics provider? How does a shy au pair become the self-confident mayor of Papenburg? What draws a globetrotter back to her parents’ company in Leer? Here you will also get to know the well-known family businesses Meyer, Thiele and Silomon.
These and other interesting stories are waiting for you. Have fun reading!

Merle Sandersfeld-Kelm
“The workforce must be as enthusiastic about the company as the customers are about the product.”







