German firm engineering and consultancy firm Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Iloilo Waste Recovery Joint Venture Corp. for Iloilo’s waste management services.
In a statement, the company said that the MOU was signed during Fichtner’s announcement ceremony for the reopening of its Manila Office. The MOU is for Owner’s Engineering Services for the Iloilo City Integrated Solid Waste Management. IloiloWaste Recovery Joint Venture Corporation is owned by MET Power Venture Partners Inc. and the Iloilo Local Government Unit.
The reopening of their office in Manila was seen as a significant step to a return of German investors in the country.
German Ambassador to the Philippines Dr. Andreas Michael Pfaffernoschke, and more than 30 leaders from the energy sector as well as financial institutions that attended the announcement ceremony last Dec. 3, 2024 in Makati, highlighted the significant milestone in Fichtner’s commitment to expanding its footprint in Asia-Pacific region.
“This milestone marks not just the expansion of a distinguished German company but also again the strengthening of partnership between Philippines and Germany in our shared commitment in sustainability and innovation,” said Ambassador Pfaffernoschke, who expressed his support for the initiative, highlighting the strengthening of bilateral ties between Germany and the Philippines through such ventures.
The event also featured 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.
“As Consultants and Engineers by Heart we seek for sustainable solutions by means of listening and sharing,” said Theophil Laukemann, Managing Director of Fichtner, highlighting Fichtner’s Knowledge Exchange Approach through fruitful dialogues with the project partners.
The re-opened Manila office represents a significant step forward in Fichtner’s journey to enhance service delivery, drive operational excellence, and contribute to the sustainable development goals of the Philippines and the SEA region.
Fichtner, is more than 100-year-old Engineering and Consulting company focused on Energy and Infrastructure sectors with HQ based in Stuttgart, Germany with regional office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, besides subsidiaries having offices in Taipei, Hanoi, Sydney, Chennai. Fichtner supports their clients in the planning and consulting in all project phases from conceptualization to commercial operations.
