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    Contact media: Heidi Stopfer-Wilterius, marketing (at) novem.com
    Contact Investor Relations: Mareike Völker, investor.relations (at) novem.com

    <p>We recently had the pleasure of welcoming the teaching staff from Eschenbach Gymnasium to our facility. During their visit, our guests gained valuable insights into our model construction and showroom. We especially appreciated the engaging exchange on innovative manufacturing processes and forward-looking materials that shape our daily work. As one of the largest employers in the region, we are grateful for the interest shown in our company and look forward to future encounters. In addition to traditional vocational training, we also offer dual study programs – a key contribution to nurturing young talent in the region.</p>

    We recently had the pleasure of welcoming the teaching staff from Eschenbach Gymnasium to our facility. During their visit, our guests gained valuable insights into our model construction and showroom. We especially appreciated the engaging exchange on innovative manufacturing processes and forward-looking materials that shape our daily work. As one of the largest employers in the region, we are grateful for the interest shown in our company and look forward to future encounters. In addition to traditional vocational training, we also offer dual study programs – a key contribution to nurturing young talent in the region.

    29 | 09 | 2025
    <p>Strong partnership: Marquardt supports Novem as a reliable partner for mechatronic switch and control elements.</p> <p>Luxury meets technology: The centre console refined with genuine stone by Novem, combined with Swarovski’s Crystal Rotary, sets new standards in design and user comfort. Innovative user experience through sensing technology: Intuitive control, haptic feedback and premium materials come together to create a holistic user experience.</p>

    Strong partnership: Marquardt supports Novem as a reliable partner for mechatronic switch and control elements.

    Luxury meets technology: The centre console refined with genuine stone by Novem, combined with Swarovski’s Crystal Rotary, sets new standards in design and user comfort. Innovative user experience through sensing technology: Intuitive control, haptic feedback and premium materials come together to create a holistic user experience.

    06 | 09 | 2025
    <p>Kick-starting an international career: Novem offers young talents global opportunities through apprenticeships and dual study programmes – including in the USA and Asia.&nbsp;</p> <p>Growing together: With mentoring programmes, team-building activities, and highlights like the crime trail in Bamberg, starting a career becomes a fun and connected experience.</p>

    Kick-starting an international career: Novem offers young talents global opportunities through apprenticeships and dual study programmes – including in the USA and Asia. 

    Growing together: With mentoring programmes, team-building activities, and highlights like the crime trail in Bamberg, starting a career becomes a fun and connected experience.

    02 | 09 | 2025
    <p>A new benchmark for efficiency, transparency and customer focus.</p> <p>Make ideas real: A place where visions become reality. The new Prototype Shop, spanning 4,000 m², creates space for forward-looking technologies and robotics. Moodboards visually and transparently illustrate the component development process.</p>

    A new benchmark for efficiency, transparency and customer focus.

    Make ideas real: A place where visions become reality. The new Prototype Shop, spanning 4,000 m², creates space for forward-looking technologies and robotics. Moodboards visually and transparently illustrate the component development process.

    04 | 08 | 2025
    <p>Novem brings innovation to the road: Launch of the beta showroom.</p> <p>A mobile showroom for maximum customer proximity. Rapid deployment, global reach. Appreciation for teamwork and creativity.</p>

    Novem brings innovation to the road: Launch of the beta showroom.

    A mobile showroom for maximum customer proximity. Rapid deployment, global reach. Appreciation for teamwork and creativity.

    03 | 07 | 2025
    <p>Novem supports FC Vorbach on its 60th anniversary.</p> <p>Promoting community and social cohesion: Local sponsorship and partnership. Appreciation for young talent: Trophies and medals as recognition for their dedication. 60 years of FC Vorbach: Anniversary celebration with youth tournament from 4 to 6 July.</p>

    Novem supports FC Vorbach on its 60th anniversary.

    Promoting community and social cohesion: Local sponsorship and partnership. Appreciation for young talent: Trophies and medals as recognition for their dedication. 60 years of FC Vorbach: Anniversary celebration with youth tournament from 4 to 6 July.

    01 | 07 | 2025
    <p>A strong team in Pilsen: Commitment, expertise and loyalty as the key to success.</p> <p>25 years of growth: From a sapling to a firmly rooted part of the group.</p>

    A strong team in Pilsen: Commitment, expertise and loyalty as the key to success.

    25 years of growth: From a sapling to a firmly rooted part of the group.

    01 | 07 | 2025
    <p>Novem Querétaro was honoured by Ford with the prestigious Q1 Award – a special distinction granted by Ford to its top-performing suppliers. During a formal ceremony, the automotive manufacturer celebrated the exceptional achievements of Novem’s Mexican site.</p>

    Novem Querétaro was honoured by Ford with the prestigious Q1 Award – a special distinction granted by Ford to its top-performing suppliers. During a formal ceremony, the automotive manufacturer celebrated the exceptional achievements of Novem’s Mexican site.

    30 | 06 | 2025
    <p>Novem showcases design highlights at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg.</p> <p>Premium materials for mobility. Reaching new market segments. Turning visions into reality.</p>

    Novem showcases design highlights at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg.

    Premium materials for mobility. Reaching new market segments. Turning visions into reality.

    27 | 05 | 2025
    <p>A combined 1,230 years of service.</p> <p>Together, we've achieved so much. A moment of reflection. Loyalty, dedication and commitment as our strength.</p>

    A combined 1,230 years of service.

    Together, we've achieved so much. A moment of reflection. Loyalty, dedication and commitment as our strength.

    24 | 12 | 2024
    <p>Novem and UltraSense systems collaborate on advancing premium decorative materials for SmartSurfaces.</p> <p>Groundbreaking InPlane sensing technology. Touch interaction for refined materials. Haptic feedback.</p>

    Novem and UltraSense systems collaborate on advancing premium decorative materials for SmartSurfaces.

    Groundbreaking InPlane sensing technology. Touch interaction for refined materials. Haptic feedback.

    23 | 12 | 2024
    <p>First Novem IP Award presented by management.</p> <p>Inventive spirit is rewarded. Attractive prizes await the winners. Innovative solutions pave the way to the future.</p>

    First Novem IP Award presented by management.

    Inventive spirit is rewarded. Attractive prizes await the winners. Innovative solutions pave the way to the future.

    29 | 10 | 2024
    <p>SPE Central Europe honours the ‘Inlight’ lighting solution.&nbsp;Innovation Award for Novem.</p> <p>International recognition for award-winning decorative trim element. Solution underlines a clear trend towards sustainability. Strong for the future through innovation.</p>

    SPE Central Europe honours the ‘Inlight’ lighting solution. Innovation Award for Novem.

    International recognition for award-winning decorative trim element. Solution underlines a clear trend towards sustainability. Strong for the future through innovation.

    20 | 08 | 2024
    <p>Changes in Management Board. Dr. Johannes Burtscher to step down from his role as CFO. Benjamin Retzer appointed CFO. Florian Sandner assumes newly created position of COO. ir.novem.com/Financial News</p>

    Changes in Management Board. Dr. Johannes Burtscher to step down from his role as CFO. Benjamin Retzer appointed CFO. Florian Sandner assumes newly created position of COO. ir.novem.com/Financial News

    01 | 08 | 2024
    <p>Recently our leadership team in Querétaro/Mexico welcomed the head of the Secretariat for Sustainable Development (SEDESU), Marco Antonio Del Prete Tercero at our plant in Mexico. The reason for this meeting was the announcement of the expansion of our plant in Querétaro/Mexico, a project that represents a three-digit million investment along with the creation of 180 new jobs.</p>

    Recently our leadership team in Querétaro/Mexico welcomed the head of the Secretariat for Sustainable Development (SEDESU), Marco Antonio Del Prete Tercero at our plant in Mexico. The reason for this meeting was the announcement of the expansion of our plant in Querétaro/Mexico, a project that represents a three-digit million investment along with the creation of 180 new jobs.

    22 | 07 | 2024
    <p>Trainees are committed to sustainability projects. At the location in Vorbach / Germany, an insect hotel was designed and built with a lot of commitment and creativity. Sustainability is a matter of teamwork.</p>

    Trainees are committed to sustainability projects. At the location in Vorbach / Germany, an insect hotel was designed and built with a lot of commitment and creativity. Sustainability is a matter of teamwork.

    22 | 05 | 2024
    <p>Novem shows team spirit: Over 55 employees from the Novem sites Vorbach and Eschenbach took part in the 12th North Upper Palatinate company run for Novem. With full sporting enthusiasm, we made it to the finish line together and we think that was a great achievement.</p>

    Novem shows team spirit: Over 55 employees from the Novem sites Vorbach and Eschenbach took part in the 12th North Upper Palatinate company run for Novem. With full sporting enthusiasm, we made it to the finish line together and we think that was a great achievement.

    14 | 05 | 2024
    <p>Corporate Video: Discover just how much attention to detail and technical expertise goes into each Novem trim element. https://novem.com/en/company/about-novem</p>

    Corporate Video: Discover just how much attention to detail and technical expertise goes into each Novem trim element. novem.com/en/company/about-novem

    06 | 11 | 2023
    <p>Novem supports the soccer club in Vorbach. Company commitment is rewarded with promotion to the district league.</p> <p>Local sponsorship and partnership. Social commitment an integral part from the start. Important and strategic communication tool for Novem.</p>

    Novem supports the soccer club in Vorbach. Company commitment is rewarded with promotion to the district league.

    Local sponsorship and partnership. Social commitment an integral part from the start. Important and strategic communication tool for Novem.

    14 | 08 | 2023
    <p>Novem Group S.A.: Markus Wittmann as new CEO appointed. ir.novem.com/Financial News</p>

    Novem Group S.A.: Markus Wittmann as new CEO appointed. ir.novem.com/Financial News

    01 | 08 | 2023
    <p>Novem is premium partner at DENK.summit, the career and startup event on 10 July 23, at the Innovision Center in Weiherhammer.</p>

    Novem is premium partner at DENK.summit, the career and startup event on 10 July 23, at the Innovision Center in Weiherhammer.

    27 | 06 | 2023
    <p>4,500 trees for over 10,000 square metres of forest. Novem is committed to sustainability: the focus lies on CO2 neutrality.</p> <p>Corporate goal: CO2-neutral production in Germany by 2025. Experience from existing cooperation: afforestation project develops successfully. Strengthening regional forests to combat climate change.</p>

    4,500 trees for over 10,000 square metres of forest. Novem is committed to sustainability: the focus lies on CO2 neutrality.

    Corporate goal: CO2-neutral production in Germany by 2025. Experience from existing cooperation: afforestation project develops successfully. Strengthening regional forests to combat climate change.

    21 | 12 | 2022
    <p>IMSE®-Technologie.</p> <p>Licensing agreement with Finnish company as foundation for further excellent cooperation. Milestone for the automotive industry: IMSE® technology (In-Mould Structural Electronics) opens up new possibilities. Seamlessly integrated functionality combined with lighting solutions offers an outstanding customer experience.</p>

    IMSE®-Technologie.

    Licensing agreement with Finnish company as foundation for further excellent cooperation. Milestone for the automotive industry: IMSE® technology (In-Mould Structural Electronics) opens up new possibilities. Seamlessly integrated functionality combined with lighting solutions offers an outstanding customer experience.

    28 | 11 | 2022
    <p>Novem Group – awarded with Volvo Cars Quality Excellence Award 2021.&nbsp;</p> <p>Long-standing partnership as a foundation for good cooperation. Excellent assessment of performance parameters: service level, customer satisfaction, quality target. Novem site Eschenbach among the best in the industry</p>

    Novem Group – awarded with Volvo Cars Quality Excellence Award 2021. 

    Long-standing partnership as a foundation for good cooperation. Excellent assessment of performance parameters: service level, customer satisfaction, quality target. Novem site Eschenbach among the best in the industry

    06 | 06 | 2022
    <p>3,500 trees for over 8,000 square meters of forest. Novem supports Waldjugend Eschenbach youth group.</p> <p>Corporate commitment to sustainability. Novem takes responsibility. Choosing tomorrow’s trees today. A regional appreciation. Focus on Carbon neutrality.</p>

    3,500 trees for over 8,000 square meters of forest. Novem supports Waldjugend Eschenbach youth group.

    Corporate commitment to sustainability. Novem takes responsibility. Choosing tomorrow’s trees today. A regional appreciation. Focus on Carbon neutrality.

    01 | 02 | 2022
    <p>First Prize Enabler Technology "FIAM Centre Console".</p> <p>International recognition for smart trim element. Sustainability through reduced space, weight and assembly steps. Strong future through innovation.</p>

    First Prize Enabler Technology "FIAM Centre Console".

    International recognition for smart trim element. Sustainability through reduced space, weight and assembly steps. Strong future through innovation.

    01 | 09 | 2021
    <p>Novem Group presents its first sustainability report.&nbsp;</p> <p>Report complies with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. Innovations for sustainable functional elements in vehicle interiors. Defined topics are strong pioneers for new standards.</p>

    Novem Group presents its first sustainability report. 

    Report complies with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. Innovations for sustainable functional elements in vehicle interiors. Defined topics are strong pioneers for new standards.

    01 | 07 | 2021
    <p>Novem Group awarded with “Supplier of the Year Award” by Hyundai.&nbsp;</p> <p>South Korean car manufacturer honours Novem Group with the Supplier Award for the first time. The products convinced with quality and competitiveness. &nbsp;Novem scored points for speed in development phase.</p>

    Novem Group awarded with “Supplier of the Year Award” by Hyundai. 

    South Korean car manufacturer honours Novem Group with the Supplier Award for the first time. The products convinced with quality and competitiveness.  Novem scored points for speed in development phase.

    04 | 01 | 2021
    <p>Novem Interior World makes a strong statement about design, customer orientation and the power of innovation.&nbsp;</p> <p>Novem Interior World offers 1,600 m² of space for trends, developments, visions and innovations. Showroom, material library and demonstrators put the customer further in the centre. „For our customers we are and remain a global leader in high-end interiors and a partner for creative and technological concepts”.</p>

    Novem Interior World makes a strong statement about design, customer orientation and the power of innovation. 

    Novem Interior World offers 1,600 m² of space for trends, developments, visions and innovations. Showroom, material library and demonstrators put the customer further in the centre. „For our customers we are and remain a global leader in high-end interiors and a partner for creative and technological concepts”.

    01 | 07 | 2019