"The subject of the contract is a financial donation in the amount of CZK 130,000 for a project of improvised full-face masks for front-line physicians, which were created in cooperation with the COVID19CZ working group," said CTU Rector doc. Vojtěch Petráček.
"CTU in Prague approached the fight with coronavirus with incredible commitment and it deserves a big thank you for that. I am very pleased that we were able to contribute to the purchase of protective full-face masks for hundreds of front-line healthcare professionals, ”adds Ing. Filip Štětka, CEO of Schaeffler.
The Schaeffler Group is a leading global supplier to automobiles and other industries. The company's production lineincludes precision components and systems for engines, gearboxes and chassis, as well as a range of solutions in the field of rolling and plain bearings for various industrial applications. Through innovative and sustainable technologies applied in the field of electromobility, digitization and the "Industry 4.0" concept, the Schaeffler Group is already making a significant contribution to the implementation of the "Mobility of Tomorrow" strategy. In 2019, this technology company achieved a turnover of approximately 14.4 billion euros. With around 86,500 employees, the Schaeffler Group is one of the world's largest family-owned companies, with around 170 plants in more than 50 countries and a worldwide network of manufacturing, research and development facilities and distribution companies. With more than 2,400 patent applications from 2019, Schaeffler ranks second in Germany's ranking of most its innovative companies, according to the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA).
