Polysax Bautzen: New paths in plastics education and research

Polysax Bautzen: New paths in plastics education and research

The plastics industry in Bautzen is innovative and future-oriented. With Polysax e.V. on Edisonstrasse, the region has an important educational institution that specializes in the training and further education of skilled workers. This non-profit organization, which belongs to the Bautzen District e.V., focuses on practical educational offerings and emphasizes the importance of skilled workers in a rapidly changing industry. As bautzen.de reports, there was recently a meeting between economic development officer Doreen-Charlotte Hantschke and Dr. Thomas Schmidt, who acts as Polysax's new business partner.

Dr. Schmidt, a doctor of chemistry with extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, medical technology and plastics processing, will support Polysax in further expanding its training offerings. The organization receives valuable input from him to deepen its collaboration with industrial companies and the dual university in Bautzen. He is supported by Marko Krsek, which indicates a strong team committed to the future of plastics education.

Diverse training offerings

The trainees at Polysax have good prospects for their professional careers. Four trainers are currently employed to supervise 70 trainees in various professions. The apprenticeships include, among others:

• Kunststoff- und Kautschuktechnologe (ehemals Verfahrensmechaniker)
• Maschinen- und Anlagenführer Kunststofftechnik
• Werkzeugmechaniker
• Seminare und berufliche Weiterbildung, inklusive Qualifikationen für den Gabelstaplerführerschein

Polysax stands out not only through its training offerings, but also through its extensive services. The spectrum ranges from sampling and laboratory services such as DSC analyzes to measuring the melt index and the production of small quantities. This keeps you up to date in an industry that is constantly evolving.

Focus on securing skilled workers and further training

An important goal of Polysax is to support initiatives to secure skilled workers in the region. In addition to the classic apprenticeships, inter-company training offers and courses are offered in the plastics industry. The focus here is on specialist training and seminars in order to optimally prepare engineering staff for future challenges. Polysax.de offers numerous offers, which also include cooperation with research institutions.

A look at the further training trends in Germany also shows that more and more skilled workers throughout Germany are seeking in-depth training in plastics technology. The Süddeutsche Kunststoffzentrum (SKZ) has established itself as a leading institution in further education since its founding in 1961 and offers over 13,000 participants every year the opportunity to deepen their skills in special courses and seminars. With its own technical centers at several locations and a strong practical focus, the SKZ remains an indispensable partner for the further training of engineers and specialists.

The “Bautzener Spätschicht” event, which takes place on September 12th, 2025, is particularly interesting and offers insights behind the scenes at Polysax. Interested visitors will be able to find out more about the possibilities and offers here. So if you want to take a look at the future of the plastics sector, you shouldn't miss this event.

With a clear focus on education and further training, Polysax is driving the development of the plastics industry in Bautzen and securing the foundations for future challenges. Future-oriented initiatives and partnerships promise positive developments in the coming period.