Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG recently re-opened its office in Manila, Philippines with an announcement ceremony last 3 December 2024, at Makati Shangri-La.

The event was attended by His Excellency, the German Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr. Andreas Michael Pfaffernoschke, along with more than 30 leaders from the energy sector and financial institutions.

The ceremonial reopening marks a significant milestone in Fichtner’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region and reinforces its dedication to fostering sustainable growth and innovation within the local market.

“This milestone marks not just the expansion of a distinguished German company but also again the strengthening of partnership between the Philippines and Germany in our shared commitment to sustainability and innovation,” said Ambassador Dr. Andreas Pfaffernoschke said.

The Ambassador also expressed his support for the initiative even as he highlighted the strengthening of bilateral ties between Germany and the Philippines through such ventures.

Also featured during the event were insightful discussions led by key figures from sector leaders, focusing on future collaborations and the role of innovative technologies in shaping the energy landscape in the Philippines.

Additionally, financial institution representatives shared their perspectives on fostering sustainable investment and growth in the region.

Sustainable solutions

“As consultants and engineers by heart we seek sustainable solutions through listening and sharing”, said Theophil Laukemann, managing director of Fichtner, highlighting Fichtner’s Knowledge Exchange Approach through fruitful dialogues with project partners.

During the announcement ceremony, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Iloilo Waste Recovery Joint Venture Corporation and Fichtner Gmbh & CO. KG for Owner’s Engineering Services for the Iloilo City Integrated Solid Waste Management.

Iloilo Waste Recovery Joint Venture Corporation is owned by MET Power Venture Partners Inc. and the Iloilo local government unit.

Fichtner is a more than 100-year-old engineering and consultancy company focused on energy and Infrastructure. Its headquarters is based in Stuttgart, Germany with a regional office based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, besides subsidiaries with offices in Taipei, Hanoi, Sydney, Chennai.

The Fichtner Group has offices worldwide with some 2,200 employees and project experience in over 170 countries.