Podcast
Building a Manufacturing Legacy: Inside Egger's 40-Year Success Story
Podcast
Building a Manufacturing Legacy: Inside Egger's 40-Year Success Story

Building a Manufacturing Legacy: Inside Egger's 40-Year Success Story
Elfriede Bretterklieber-Taye, Director at Egger Hexham, shares how strong values and bold leadership have built one of the North East’s most respected manufacturers.
In this episode, we explore how Egger has built long-term success through strong values, sustainability, and investment in people.
In this episode you will learn:
- How family values and respect create a culture where generations choose to work
- Why Egger’s apprenticeship programme attracts over 1,400 applicants, with 20% of staff being ex-apprentices
- How long-term thinking and reinvestment drive lasting success
- Why sustainability has been at the heart of Egger’s strategy for decades
Listen for insights into how values, people, and sustainability power Egger’s continued growth.
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