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ELK GmbH and BAPPU are on holiday
25 November 2024
Dear business partners and customers,
our company is taking a company vacation over the holidays - from 23.12.2024 to 03.01.2025.
We would like to thank you for the successful cooperation in the past year and wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Or to put it a...
Successful appearance at Arbeitsschutz Aktuell 2024
11 November 2024
From 5 to 7 November 2024, the BAPPU team was represented at Arbeitsschutz Aktuell in Stuttgart. Together with numerous visitors and occupational safety specialists, we were able to share exciting insights into the world of workplace analysis.
Our focus: solutions that sustainably facilitate and...
Important information on BAPPU calibration
17 October 2024
We send our reference devices to the manufacturers for calibration at the beginning of November. As a result, there may be delays of around two weeks in the calibrations.
We ask for your understanding and thank you for your patience.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact ...
Trade fair news: ARBEITSSCHUTZ AKTUELL 2024
02 August 2024
We are looking forward to the Arbeitsschutz Aktuell in Stuttgart!
The trade fair for occupational health and safety will take place from 5 to 7 November 2024. Our BAPPU team is looking forward to exciting encounters and interesting discussions.
Find out how workplace analyses lead to success: W...
Old for new: "Exchange promotion" Secure up to € 200,- bonus now!
08 July 2024
The BAPPUclassics are still in use and still doing their job reliably. But the age of technology is now catching up with them. Unfortunately, the maintenance and servicing costs for us are not getting any cheaper and this results in higher costs for our customers. So now is the ideal time to swit...
Welcome to the ELK-team ...
19 April 2024
..., Steffen Müller Started: January 2024 Area of responsibility: Software development
My physics studies at the University of Greifswald began with the clear goal of "bringing the sun's energy to earth!" However, I quickly realised that this path would rather burn me out. I therefore opted for ...
Easter greetings 2024
25 March 2024
We would like to thank our customers and business partners for the successful cooperation and wish spring-like Easter days.
On Tuesday, April 02, 2024, we will be available for you again, as usual.
Or in other words; Vrolijk Pasen (NL), Happy Easter (UK), Joyeuses Pâques (FR), Wesołych Świąt (P...
ELK GmbH presents BAPPU measuring devices at the Magdeburg-Köthen Fire Protection and Safety Conference
20 February 2024
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg will open its doors on 14 and 15 March 2024 for the top-class Magdeburg-Köthen Fire Protection and Safety Conference. ELK GmbH will be part of this important event as an exhibitor with BAPPU measuring devices for workplace analysis. BAPPU systems, pioneers i...
Green mission: ELK actively helps shape the forest in Ratingen.
31 January 2024
ELK's tree planting tour in Ratingen was more than just a campaign - it was an impressive experience that connected us with nature and the pressing issue of climate change. Experiencing the forest in the morning dew refreshed our senses and revitalised our spirits. "It's so nice to enjoy the morn...
Fantastic highlights and beaming winners: our event sets standards!
21 December 2023
After four breathtaking days at the fair, our spectacle reached its climax on the fourth day when a lucky fairy took to our stage to choose the best of the best. Unfortunately, we missed her name, but we hope she will get back to us and we can add it.
Immediately after the draw, the winners rece...
That was A+A 2023 in Düsseldorf - full of new impetus and successful updates.
10 November 2023
Under the motto "A+A 2023 in Düsseldorf - New Impulses", the trade fair opened with an exciting and forward-looking event. Our BAPPU team entered the trade fair with a breath of fresh air and an inviting stand adorned with a beautiful wooden table. This table was not only an aesthetic eye-catcher...
ELK GmbH presents smart solutions for indoor climate.
08 August 2023
And on top of that, there is a "VOCOO+" to win.
October 2023, the trade show A+A, the International Trade Forum for Personal Protection, Occupational Safety and Health at Work, takes place in beautiful Düsseldorf, Germany. A+A maps all relevant aspects such as Personal Protection, Occupational S...
ISO 9001:2015 certification for ELK.
26 January 2023
ELK have been certified according to ISO 9001:2015 in order to document our high quality standard "letter and seal" and to make it visible to the outside world.
We are very pleased that in December 2022 we received ISO 9001:2015 certification, an internationally recognized standard that ensures ...
Measuring parameters of a different kind. BackCheck® at ELK
17 January 2023
Together with the Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), ELK GmbH will focus on the back for a day. With the BackCheck® device, muscle weakness in the back muscles and the balance of power in these muscle groups can be measured.
The modern working world has it all. The number of desk jobs has increased ra...
Congratulations on the award.
23 December 2022
ELK's first participation in the competition for the "most family-friendly company in Krefeld" was honored with a 3rd place. A total of 23 companies threw their hats in the ring. In addition to the award, there was prize money of 1,000 euro for ELK GmbH.
The award was ceremoniously presented at ...
ELK has been nominated for this year's "most family-friendly company in Krefeld".
02 December 2022
The competition, launched in 2015 on the initiative of the WFG Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft Krefeld mbH, is now being awarded the title “Most family-friendly company in Krefeld” for the fourth time. And ELK made it among the last three finalists. With this award, the city of Krefeld wants t...
Room climate at workplaces and gas savings; how does that fit together?
01 December 2022
The federal government is reacting to the current situation on the energy markets and is initiating an ordinance to secure the energy supply via short-term effective measures (EnSikuMaV). The ordinance came into force on September 1 and is valid until February 28, 2023. Specifically, it is about ...
ELK at the "Arbeitsschutz Aktuell 2022" in Stuttgart.
18 August 2022
From October 18th to 20th, 2022, the "Arbeitsschutz Aktuell" will take place in the Stuttgart Exhibition Center. This is where the international occupational health and safety community meets to exchange specialist knowledge and learn about innovative solutions.
One of three trade fair highlight...
Krefeld is becoming smart - ELK is part of it.
12 August 2022
On August 17, the city of Krefeld will present its "Smart City Strategy".
The focus is on integrated, sustainable urban development in the digital age and the intelligent networking of systems. That's where VOCOO+, the "room air monitor" from ELK, fits in perfectly: It monitors the room air in o...
New BAPPU sensor IRevo: now it strikes 13!
12 July 2022
With the additional sensor IRevo, the proven BAPPUevo now records a thirteenth measured variable. With this, the manufacturer ELK is once again expanding the possibilities of its tried-and-tested measuring system.
IRevo was developed for the fast, non-contact measurement of surfaces and ...
A+A 2021: Our “guardian of indoor room air” is garnering attention
16 November 2021
We had waited a very long time for our next "in the flesh" trade fair appearance - and now it's behind us. So what made the A+A 2021, the leading international fair for occupational safety and health, so special? Taking into account four extremely intense days, 1,204 exhibitors from 56 nations an...
Finally, we will be LIVE again: BAPPUevo at A+A Dusseldorf
08 September 2021
Last year, a multitude of face-to-face trade fairs were either cancelled or postponed as a direct result of Corona. Now, everything is springing back to life again: The entire BAPPU team is looking forward to participating in the A+A Dusseldorf.
From the 26th to 29th October 2021, we are going t...
The guardian of indoor room air: VOCOO+
03 September 2021
VOCOO+ The IAQ-CO2 sensor for indoor room air (IAQ) - Our "guardian" of IAQ is the perfect solution for the continuous measurement of office, school, and residential rooms. Using this stand-alone measuring device, the CO2 concentration in rooms can be detected easily. This unit can det...
Cecil Wiest - Welcome to ELK!
20 July 2021
Age: 26 Started: May 1st, 2021 Task area: software development
“I've had an interest since the computer science class at the school on the programming of software. After that I graduated in IT and then went looking for a job. ELK caught my eye straight away, as I dealt with the topics covered as...
ELK offers its employees the chance to use a Job-bike.
08 July 2021
Getting to work the fit & smart way at ELK - with a company leased bicycle -
ELK has always been known for making attractive offers to its employees. Take for example our cosy company canteen, film evenings for all employees or even the company bus and train ticket for travelling. Now we are...
focus: website - Fresh, functional and without any compromises!
07 June 2021
It is said that time passes much faster on the Internet than in the "normal world". That could ring true because we thought it was about time that we brought our own website up to date.
In typical ELK fashion, we have put a great deal of effort and know-how into this project. elk.de and bappu.de...
Elk says: „Thank you for your patience“
11 May 2021
Dear customers, dear businesspartners, even if life seems to stand still right now and corona seems to hold us tightly in its grasp– life does go on.
So we also took some precautions in regard of COVID-19 to ensure the healthiness of our employees, businesspartners and customers. Because of that...
Enrico Eickelkamp - Welcome to ELK!
05 May 2021
Started: March 1st, 2021 Task area: software development
“Already during my physics studies at the University of Duisburg-Essen, I became interested in the development of all kinds of programs. During my studies I was able to look into various programming languages and thus gain my experience.
...
Strengthening the development team in 2020
03 December 2020
ELK would like to welcome ...
... Rui Sun to its ranks. Started: April 1st, 2020 Department/task: software development Age: to be given shortly Motto: stay hungry, stay foolish – you should always be prepared to learn new things and accept challenges.
"Since my time at university, I have bec...
Corona aerosols: CO2 concentration proves to be an indicator for the risk of infection Scientific study shows our BAPPU-VOCOO in a new light.
24 November 2020
The corona pandemic - and the changes and dangers associated with it - have become part of our everyday lives. The virus has raised a host of questions which scientists around the world are attempting to answer. However, one thing is certain: the corona virus can spread rapidly and efficiently as...
Suisse Public 2020 in Bern is postponed.
11 November 2020
The BERNEXPO GROUPE is reacting to the developments in the coronavirus crisis and postpones Suisse Public to June 8th-11th, 2021.
Aware of there responsibility and after careful consideration and assessment of the current situation, BERNEXPO has decided to take this protective measure.
We were ...
Bappu-evo and electric vehicles
27 October 2020
Having been primarily developed for workplace analysis, our BAPPU-evo multimeter has proven its versatility time and time again – and now in a slightly different field of application: emovum, the Hamburg-based development service provider, is using the BAPPU-evo to analyse the interaction between...
Experience digitalization: ARBEITSSCHUTZ AKTUELL fair from 6th to 8th of October 2020.
18 August 2020
Thomas Alva Edison, the famous inventor, was once quoted as saying: “There’s a way to do it better - find it!” And the ARBEITSSCHUTZ AKTUELL has done just that: with its all new digital exhibition concept, they have put together an event that we consider to be both bold and forward-looking. There...
Our ELK trainees introduce themselves
14 January 2020
My name is Ellen Kirsch, I am 21 years old and just started my apprenticeship as an industrial business management assistant in September. Before I started my apprenticeship at ELK GmbH I did an internship at a joinery in Krefeld, and tried myself in studying business mathematics and electrical...
That was the A + A with "BAPPU, it´s as simple as that."
18 November 2019
A total of 2,121 exhibitors from 63 nations, with more than 78,000 square meters and over 73,000 trade visitors, of whom every second traveled from abroad to Dusseldorf, set the world's leading trade fair for safe and healthy work in all disciplines.
As an innovation, we presented the extension ...
Trade fair participation: with "BAPPU. it´s as simple as that"at the -A+A
28 August 2019
On 05.-08. November 2019 BAPPU-evo goes under the banner "BAPPU. it´s as simple as that" on the A+A in Düsseldorf. Internationale guests will find there for the largest trade fair for occupational safety and health.
With the ELK GmbH visitors can expect the specialists for electronic systems, so...
Working in the green area
02 August 2019
Companies are investing more and more for a good working atmosphere. At ELK, even hand was made when it came to reshaping the existing company garden. Managing Director Axel Stamm gave the starting signal for the new oasis in everyday working life by selecting plants and grasses. As soon as it w...
ELK is making space for the future
18 July 2019
We started our new kitchen in the company's conservatory last summer. ELK is continuing its organic growth – also spatially. Our expansion started at the latter end of summer with our new kitchen which is situated in our garden conservatory. Cooking and eating together is an integral part of ELK'...
BAPPU-evo becomes a partner at Prenne 50 / on 13.06. in Leuven, Belgium
06 May 2019
The Prebes network is the address in Belgium for advanced training and congresses on occupational safety and ergonomics. Prebes regularly holds network meetings on the most important changes in occupational safety and provides appropriate training. In order to present ourselves and our products ...
BAPPU-evo – live on the „Tag der Arbeitssicherheit in Fellbach“
21 March 2019
he DGUV German Social Accident Insurance, organiser of the „Tag der Arbeitssicherheit in Fellbach“, has invited us to their trade fair for occupational health and safety 2019.
Between exciting lectures, workshops and discussion forums on occupational health and safety, workplace regulations and ...
ELK employees visit the blood bank.
06 February 2019
... of course, all for a good cause!
Under the slogan "I can't stand the sight of blood – but I will donate it", ELK employees visited the Helios Hospital in Krefeld to have their blood taken. Offering the A, B and O blood groups, we would like to draw attention to the importance of donating blo...
ELK celebrates its premiere at the maintenance 2019 in Dortmund
24 January 2019
ELK GmbH will be exhibiting at the leading trade fair for industrial maintenance in Dortmund. At the fair, from 20.-21. February 2019, you will have the opportunity to learn about the advantages and special features of the technical solutions we have developed.
These include in particular:
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That was the Arbeitsschutz Aktuell trade fair 2018 in Stuttgart
15 November 2018
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During this time, we presented our news about the "Swiss Army Knife" of metrology and above all discussed it with our customers, as well as taking their suggestions and criticism home. So we got a new motivation boost, to continue working on improving BAPPU. But we also noticed, that we seem t...
The BAPPU-evo will soon be showcasing its measurement prowess at the Arbeitsschutz Aktuell trade fair in Stuttgart
15 August 2018
Our impressions of the ArbeitsSicherheitSchweiz trade fair, which took place in Bern, are still fresh in our memories. Now, we are in the midst of a seamless transition to the next trade fair, which is not only keeping the BAPPU-evo team on their toes and at the cutting edge, but also ensures we ...
New additions to the ELK construction- and software development team
20 June 2018
Luckily our transfers are not called Grindel, Löw or Bierhoff, because our new additions Tim Heussen and Dieter Steuten shoot real technology and software goals which ELK will actively support in the championship of technology and software specialists with further know-how and certainly bring us ...
Experience the BAPPU-evo at the BERNEXPO Switzerland 2018!
30 March 2018
For the first time ever, we will be presenting the BAPPU-evo at the Arbeitssicherheit Schweiz 2018, the 7th trade fair for occupational safety, health protection and health promotion in the workplace. It is the only trade fair in Switzerland that focusses exclusively on the subject of occupatio...
Live in Betzenberg: BAPPU-evo is going to be measuring football fever!
06 March 2018
The DGUV German Social Accident Insurance, organiser of the Rhineland-Palatinate’s trade fair for occupational health 2018 ["Pfälzer Arbeitsschutztag 2018"], has invited us to their fair which is taking place on May 24, 2018 in Kaiserslautern. Of course, it goes without saying that this “passion ...
Trade fair participation: Spotlight on the BAPPU-evo
15 November 2017
The A + A 2017 in Dusseldorf provided ELK with the perfect setting to cultivate customer relationships, to make new contacts as well as listen to our customers’ practical experience, which we will take into account for future (further) developments.
The main advantage of the BAPPU is the fact th...
Particulate matter sensor from manufacturer
14 October 2017
It is that time again: On this years A+A in the time from 17th to 20th October 2017 we present our new particulate matter sensor for the first time to the professional audience.
The A+A in October 2017 will once again be the largest international trade forum for safety, security and health at wo...
Time to pass on the baton
04 July 2017
In 1981, Norbert Esch, Horst Kremer and Udo Lieser had an idea: it resulted in the foundation of ELK - a company where professionalism and know-how are just as important as having flat hierarchies and active employee participation.
Now, 35 years later, co-founder Udo Lieser is withdrawing from h...
New member at ELK: Mehmet Parmak
30 June 2017
After a long search, BAPPU has strengthened its team: Mehmet Parmak has joined the ranks in the marketing and sales team. We are very pleased to have found a competent and open-minded employee. To tell you the truth, he actually found us.
As the new member, Mehmet Parmak will give us the opportu...
Trade fair participation: BAPPU-evo at the “Port of Antwerp”
30 May 2017
ELK’S participation in the trade fair came about following the personal invitation from Willy Tuymans, Manager of Partner Safety Care, a Belgium-based company. Mr Tuymans had been looking for reputable exhibitors from Germany and abroad, who would like to present their work safety products at t...
Seeing electronics from their "green side"
31 March 2017
As a specialist for measurement technology, ELK focusses on a sustainable product strategy
In today’s world, modern electronic devices are becoming ever more powerful. However, at the same time, we are seeing that product life-cycles are becoming shortened - in many cases it has become impossibl...
As of March 2017, BAPPU-Vocoo will be available with VOC and CO measurement capabilities
24 January 2017
The BAPPU-Vocoo is a supplementary IAQ sensor (Indoor Air Quality) for the BAPPU system, and is used for assessing indoor air. Up until now, the BAPPU-Vocco has only been able to measure the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in room air. As of March, BAPPU-Vocco will be augmented with supplem...
ELK is making space
18 October 2016
The time finally arrived when we decided it was high time to make some space and modernize our "old walls".
Last year, the production facilities had been expanded. Now it was time to create more space for our administration, purchasing and management.
With the support of architect Sandra Hufnag...
Extending the development team
05 September 2016
Having already strengthened our development team by taking on Jan Consbruch in the software development department in February of this year, we are pleased to announce that we will be getting additional assistance in the form of Jannis Sommer. Starting in September, his responsibilities will focu...
The 2016 Safety & Health - Conference & Trade Fair (Arbeitsschutz Aktuell 2016)
08 August 2016
It is with great pleasure that we have the opportunity to once again take part in this “northerly situated” event. As a matter of fact, we are looking forward to this little diversion as it gives us the chance to get away from tinkering around in our cellars and workshops to get a breath of fresh...