27.07.2026

A summer party full of encounters, fun and wonderful moments

Sometimes it’s not the big events that make a day special. It’s the many encounters, the conversations we share, the laughter and the relaxed atmosphere. That’s exactly what made our 2026 summer party so special.

We look back on a wonderful afternoon and evening and, most of all, want to say thank you!

A summer party like this doesn’t happen on its own. Many team members helped out, organised, set things up, and made sure everything went smoothly. We truly appreciate your commitment. Without your hard work, this party wouldn’t have been possible.

Every year, we put a lot of effort into our summer party. This year, it was especially nice to see how relaxed and friendly the atmosphere was.

To celebrate the start of the big funfair on Düsseldorf’s Rheinwiesen, we hosted our own small but special funfair here on Höherweg. There was something for everyone—games, activities, and great conversations with team members, family, and friends. Everywhere you looked, you could feel the joy of spending time together.

This mix of fun, socializing, and a light-hearted mood is what made the day so special for us.

Memories that will last

To help us remember and relive these wonderful moments, our favorite photographer, Christian Köster, was there with his camera to capture the summer party. The photos really capture the special feeling of the day and already have us looking forward to our next summer party together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day so lively. We can’t wait for the next one!

Two people are posing side by side for a photograph: an elderly man with grey hair, glasses and a light blue shirt has his arm around an elderly woman wearing a green and pink sari with gold trim and a gold bangle.
A child with blonde hair slides down an inflatable slide; a yellow sunflower covers their face, and their hair is blown upwards by the movement.
Two people wearing name badges in front of a drinks fridge: on the left, a woman (Evangelista) with short grey-blonde hair, tattoos and a black top, making a victory sign; on the right, a man with dark hair (Jonny), wearing a black Gymshark T-shirt and sunglasses on a chain around his neck.
Fishing game: A child with colourful face paint and a woman in a striped dress are leaning over a table covered with blue and turquoise rubber figures; to the left is another woman in a white dress, pointing at the figures with a wooden stick.
A bald man wearing sunglasses, a name badge and carrying a shoulder bag is throwing a dart at a target.
The two managing directors are applauding
A child wearing a black T-shirt and dark shorts is performing a bicycle kick on an inflatable yellow-and-blue court, hitting a blue-and-white volleyball. In the background, a second person is standing behind a net.
Two tacos and a falafel bowl in a black cardboard box printed with ‘chidonkey’. The tacos are filled with diced avocado, pieces of red pepper, chopped red onion and coriander; the bowl contains falafel balls, rocket, mango, sweetcorn and a white sauce with black sesame seeds.
A middle-aged man in a dark polo shirt with a name badge is gesturing as he speaks; to his left is a smiling younger man with a beard; on the far left is a woman with a shoulder bag.
In the centre of the picture, Dr Klaus Schulz is smiling, wearing a red cap and dark sunglasses; on his black shirt is a name badge bearing the inscription ‘Dr Klaus Vitalis’. To his left, a woman with dark hair is smiling; other people are visible, some partially obscured, in the foreground and background.
Julia Kötting with her husband. He is holding a bag of colourful lollipops; she is carrying a shoulder bag and holding some documents
Mark Sethe and his wife are posing with smiles on their faces in an outdoor setting: a woman with curly hair and a blue top, wearing blue floral face paint; a man in a white T-shirt with pink flamingo face paint