The OLYMP Bezner KG in Bietigheim-Bissingen (district of Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany) was the destination on Friday, March 8, 2024, for Dr. Sandra Detzer (Member of the German Bundestag) and Tayfun Tok (Member of the State Parliament) from the party Alliance 90/The Greens. The purpose of the visit by the federal and state parliamentarians to the Ludwigsburg and Bietigheim-Bissingen constituencies is the keen interest in intensive dialogue and information exchange with significant and innovative companies. OLYMP Bezner KG is not only the leading shirt manufacturer in Germany but also a significant employer in the Stuttgart / Middle Neckar economic region. .

During a company tour with the Managing Partner of OLYMP Bezner KG, Mark Bezner, Dr. Sandra Detzer and Tayfun Tok were given interesting insights into the elaborate collection development, complex shirt production, and efficient OLYMP Logistics Center (OLZ). The policymakers were particularly impressed by the successful market strategy and praised the pronounced sustainability commitment of the responsible family business. .

Mark Bezner says: "In terms of sustainability, we have been steering a very consistent course in recent years and have already achieved a lot. Since 2021, we have been labeling products that stand out for ecological sustainability with the Green Choice label. The demanding strategy behind Green Choice is based on the use of more sustainable materials, environmentally friendlier production, and more sustainable product packaging. We verify our broad entrepreneurial commitment through independent certifications such as the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) or OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN. Our stated goal is to convert the entire range to Green Choice by 2025. Already today, over 80 percent of the product range meets these criteria." .

Dr. Sandra Detzer, economic policy spokeswoman in the Bundestag, comments: "As a sustainably successful company, OLYMP is an outstanding example of the textile and clothing industry in Baden-Württemberg. OLYMP is not only an important employer in our strong economic region of Stuttgart but also takes on social responsibility as a qualified training company in the fight against the skills shortage." .

"As one of the leading economic locations in Europe, the state of Baden-Württemberg must also take a visible leading role in climate protection. Sustainable entrepreneurship for OLYMP means being actively involved in reducing the carbon footprint at the company's headquarters in Bietigheim-Bissingen and transparently informing about the measures taken," adds state parliamentarian Tayfun Tok. .

The OLYMP Bezner KG from Bietigheim-Bissingen near Stuttgart is the leading shirt manufacturer in Germany. In addition, the high-quality clothing range, which includes shirts, knitwear, woven fabrics, and accessories, is distributed worldwide in more than 40 countries. In the past fiscal year, despite ongoing difficult conditions, OLYMP was able to slightly increase sales compared to the previous year. The generated revenues amounted to 229 million euros in 2023.