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Die Unternehmensgruppe Gollan is a traditional, owner-managed, medium-sized family business with over 65 years of experience and around 600 employees at eleven locations in Northern Germany. Gollan operates in a versatile manner in the areas of recycling, demolition, real estate, crafts and automotive service. The group sees itself as a reliable regional partner that enthusiastically and energetically pursues the goal of improving people's lives through innovative and sustainable solutions[3][4][7].
At its core is Gollan Recycling GmbH, which operates recycling centers at several locations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Schleswig-Holstein. The company processes a wide variety of waste types such as plastic, paper, metal and biological waste such as green waste. Particular attention is paid to sustainable recycling management: waste is treated in such a way that it can be returned to the recycling loop as substrates, granules or building materials. For example, green waste is composted and processed into potting soil, incineration ash is converted into building materials and construction waste is recycled into granules[1][2].
Sustainability is an integral part of the corporate philosophy and is actively implemented. The company relies on environmentally friendly technologies, such as converting the car fleet to electric vehicles and piloting corresponding solutions for trucks. In addition, Gollan uses solar energy at almost all locations, which significantly reduces the CO2 footprint and makes operations much greener[1].
The values of the group are based on long-term, controlled growth, proximity to the market and a corporate culture characterized by energy, diligence and courage. The history of the family business and the personality of the late company founder Gerhard Gollan continue to shape the philosophy to this day, particularly with regard to reliability, innovation and social responsibility[3].
In addition, the group offers a special cultural venue in Lübeck with the Kulturwerft Gollan, which enriches the social and cultural life of the region. Art, culture and events find a modern setting in historical industrial halls, with which Gollan shows its regional ties even beyond the classic business areas[4][8].
In summary, the Unternehmensgruppe Gollan is a versatile, sustainably oriented service provider with a strong regional focus. The combination of recycling expertise, construction and real estate services, automotive services and cultural engagement makes Gollan a forward-looking partner for environmental protection, business and society in Northern Germany.
