IKA Việt Nam

IKA is a world leading manufacturer of laboratory, analytical, and processing equipment for research, pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetic industries. Based in Staufen, Germany, IKA employs 900 people at 10 locations, and sells products in more than 160 countries. Personal exchange with employees and customer input are highly valued at IKA, which is a family owned business in operation since 1910. IKA- Designed to work perfectly.

IKA has gained a leading position in the world market with its innovative magnetic stirrers, mixers, overhead stirrers, shakers, homogenizers, mills, rotary evaporators, calorimeters, laboratory reactors and specially developed software for laboratory and analysis applications, as well as temperature control products such as circulators, baths and chillers.

Skills: Commitment creates success.

IKA employ some 300 members of staff at head office in Staufen, and over 800 worldwide. Both divisions of business – laboratory and analysis technology and process technology – enjoy an excellent reputation across the world for product quality, functionality, technology and design. Commitment to continued innovation and product development is reflected in regular patent registrations, honors such as the coveted iF Product Design Award, the red dot Design Award, just as different quality certification that underline ambition for excellence.

Vision: Guide families with a vision.

They are determined to continue building on strengths as a family-run company. A lot of things changed since they started out as a small-scale supplier to pharmacists and hospitals over 100 years ago. Just one thing remains: They are still family-owned after all this time. And intend to retain this status in the future.

IKA offer employees the opportunities they need to help secure future as a business. As an international provider of laboratory, analysis and process technology, IKA is a global market leader and innovator in many product areas.

They’re a family-run company with an international outlook

Employees benefit from working for an outward-looking international company with subsidiaries all over the world, but they also appreciate the advantages and values of family business. They have been family-owned and managed for over 100 years.

As such, IKA offer a pleasant, friendly and caring atmosphere with social values, opportunities for personal and professional development, an excellent work-life balance and above-average pay and other rewards. Employees also benefit from excellent reputation as a world market leader and innovator, and high level of investment in research and development. Thanks to the global nature of operations, staff interacts with some of the world’s biggest companies on a daily basis.

Employees are carrying them forward

That’s why their staff is first priority. Who finds its’ way to IKA, notices a strong emphasis on teamwork, and an open, friendly and informal relationship right away. As a family business, they cherish and encourage this special atmosphere.

Respectful treatment and rewards are reflecting the appreciation, IKA show employees. They make decisions on the assumption that if something is good for employees, it’s also good for business.

The foundation of business are shared values

IKA believe it’s important that employees identify with values. This is essential if they are to promote an open and friendly corporate culture and ultimately safeguard success as a business. They’re proud that over 800 employees worldwide share and respect values and that they are all working together to achieve the same goals.

The personal approach

They are committed to flat hierarchies, short reporting lines and a company-wide open-door policy.

Looking after the family

IKA closely monitor the number of employees at each site so that they are able to foster employee relations. Employees know their colleges and encourage staff to interact professionally and personally with their colleagues both locally and in other countries. They have a large number of employees who have been with them for a long time, because they know they can count on for support. Whether they experience personal problems or are affected by natural disasters such as those in China and Japan, At IKA, they are all part of the same family.

Fairness

Employees are the main reason for success, because their hard work allows them to remain competitive. Company reward above-average performance with above-average pay and benefits, including comprehensive conditions and offers. Furthermore they award a wide range of additional incentives that are not based solely on quantifiable performance criteria. They promote career development at every level of the organization, and offer excellent training opportunities and job prospects.

Continuity

IKA has been family-owned ever since the company was founded over 100 years ago. IKA intend to stay that way. The next generation is already preparing to manage the company’s future in Staufen and around the world.

International outlook

Over 800 people work at six production sites and sales offices on three continents, and all of them share IKA’s values. Company encourage them to interact personally and professionally with their counterparts in other subsidiaries, and provide overseas training placements for youngest employees.

Recognition motivates.

Company reward above-average performance with above-average remuneration. That is how they encourage that staff are motivated and committed to making the business a success. But it isn’t just about providing attractive pay and other benefits. It goes without saying that if people perform well, they should be paid well. IKA offer a host of other incentives. Such as a program providing vacations in China and the United States for particularly hardworking staff at all levels of the organization, and the IKA summer camp, also in the US, for all employees’ children. Company also express appreciation in the form of an annual profit-sharing bonus if the company’s finances permit.

IKA have many other ways of giving people the recognition they deserve. They offer subsidized lunches. And social fund helps staff affected financially by death, illness or injury in the family. They give monetary gifts and additional vacation days to staff who get married, have children or celebrate their anniversary with the company, and hold farewell parties for those who retire.

Life is not just work.

IKA believe very strongly that staff should enjoy a good work-life balance. Not at least because this is good for their health and makes them more likely to stay with them. So they operate a very attractive flexitime system. This means family-friendly shifts and days off in lieu, and encourage employees to enjoy their leisure time – whether that means spending time with the family, pursuing a hobby or engaging in voluntary activities.

Company encourage staff to stay healthy and fit by supporting organized fitness activities and have fun participating together.

IKA KIDSCAMP

With the IKA KIDSCAMP, company give employees’ children aged 12 to 16 an opportunity to get to know the children of colleagues at other subsidiaries around the world. For the children, this means delving deep into other cultures, discovering the delights of the local and regional cuisine, and a chance to visit fascinating historic sites. A particular highlight in the USA is “Turtle Island”, where the children learn how to cope with living without smartphones & co. with only the most basic necessities of life.