PCCL Family Afternoon under the motto “Hands-on Research”
Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH (PCCL) invited the loved ones of its employees to an afternoon event on August 29 under the motto “Hands-on Research.” The turnout was huge, with visitors of all ages.
What is the purpose of “hands-on research”?
On August 29, 2025, Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH (PCCL) hosted its first afternoon event exclusively for the family members, friends, and acquaintances of its employees. The goal was to give the employees' loved ones a better understanding of their daily research work. Seventy family members, friends, and partners came by that afternoon to learn more about the work their loved ones do.
Visitors are very proud of the research their loved ones are doing in Leoben.
There were many exciting experiments and research results to see in various rooms at both locations in Leoben (Sauraugasse and Roseggerstraße). The research on display is used to develop important products and processes that can be used in a wide variety of fields, from medicine to aviation. It quickly became clear to all visitors that
“research is anything but boring!” and “plastics are not evil, they are important recyclable materials.”
The proud faces of our researchers and their loved ones were impossible to miss! Because these great research results are developed by “mom,” “dad,” “boyfriend,” “girlfriend,” or even “club colleague” in their work at the PCCL.
At the end, there was a delicious snack with soft drinks in the courtyard of the IZW building. Meanwhile, the little ones made research-related crafts at the craft table and made new friends. The parents were able to relax a little until young and old alike could finally enjoy Italian ice cream from the ice cream truck.
All in all, “Hands-on Research” was a very successful afternoon, and the entire company is already looking forward to the second edition next year!
