ESN German Table Tennis Technology GmbH

ESN DTT – The (Secret) World Market Leader for Innovative Table Tennis Rubbers

Almost everyone has held a table tennis paddle at some point – whether on the playground, in school sports, or on holiday. But did you know that table tennis professionals like Hugo Calderano play with incredible spin rates and top speeds of up to 150 km/h? In addition to a lot of training and skill, this requires the optimal paddle rubber – and we produce exactly that for over 60% of organized table tennis players worldwide. In Hofheim, as the world market leader, we at ESN develop and produce innovative premium table tennis rubbers for nearly all major brands, making us a true ‘Hidden Champion’ of the Mainfranken regiopolitan region.

The Digital Future of Table Tennis Made in Germany

Since our founding in 1991, we have combined table tennis and technology expertise at the highest level. Many of our 290 employees are former or still active players who shape the future of table tennis with their know-how and a lot of passion. As part of the ESN Technology Group, we are particularly proud of our talent forge ‘ACE ESN SPORTS’ and the innovative subsidiary ‘SPINSIGHT ESN Digital’, with which we have introduced the digital dimension in table tennis. Our self-developed ‘Spinsight’ app and the associated ‘Elite’ system enable digital real-time measurements for the first time. This allows table tennis players to analyze the parameters of each stroke down to the smallest detail and thus take their training to a new level.

“I particularly appreciate how open everyone here is to technology and the long-term perspectives that result from this for me as a Data Scientist. It’s important to me to work on topics that interest and challenge me. That’s why I find it extremely exciting to be able to work on a project with AI soon, and I’m already looking forward to contributing my ideas.”

Piyush Kulkarni
Data Scientist

Sustainable Innovation Leader – Not Just in Table Tennis

However, we don’t just want to be innovation leaders in table tennis, but also pioneers in terms of sustainability: As a ‘Common Good Economy’ certified company, we are committed to an ethical economic culture where the well-being of people and the environment is the top priority – starting with the use of fair trade natural rubber for our rubbers, through the development of innovative packaging concepts made from recycled materials, to our big goal of making our end products recyclable as well. Of course, we also take sustainable approaches in terms of energy and mobility: Since 2019, our employees have had access to free e-charging stations, which were initially powered by green electricity. Since last year, we have even been generating our own electricity via a PV system.

“What excited me about ESN from the beginning was that sustainability here is not just a marketing buzzword, but is really lived down to the smallest detail in everyday work. As a product manager for sustainable materials, this topic is particularly close to my heart, and I find it incredibly exciting and fulfilling that I can actually change and make a difference through my work in this regard.”

Lisa-Cathrin Leitner
Product Manager “Sustainable Materials”

Teamplay in Perfection: Shaping Together, Growing Together

Are you a sports and technology enthusiast who shares our values and wants to make a difference? Then we would be very pleased if you were to ‘serve’ with us here in Hofheim soon! Because we know that our employees are crucial to our success. That’s why, in addition to individual development opportunities, we offer them the necessary creative freedom to bring in new ideas and visions that we work on and grow together as a team.

“I started here as an intern almost 10 years ago and am now the Head of Product Strategy. For an active table tennis player like me, it is, of course, fantastic to turn my hobby into a profession. However, what has always been more important to me is the ability to continuously develop myself, and an innovative, constantly growing company like ESN offers the optimal conditions for that.”

Patrick Forkel
Head of Product Strategy

The Benefits at ESN

In our modern office building, you can expect more than just a job – here you’ll find a workplace for life with long-term prospects and numerous benefits: from company pension schemes to mobile working and flexible working hours to childcare subsidies. By the way, you’ll also receive a subsidy for your lunch, which you can conveniently order and pay for daily via our employee app. In addition, there are free organic soft drinks and fresh fruit from the regional Demeter farm. You can work out anytime in our company’s own fitness studio and table tennis hall, while back fitness courses and massages provide well-deserved relaxation after a productive workday.

Are you excited about the prospect of shaping the future of table tennis sport with us in a more technically sophisticated and sustainable way? Then make your first move and apply to us!

Unser Sommergarten

Wenn die ersten Sommerstrahlen locken, ist unser Sommergarten the place to be: Dann wird häufig nicht nur die Mittagspause, sondern mitunter auch mal ein ganzes Meeting nach draußen ins Grüne verlegt. Besonders voll wird es im Sommergarten, wenn unsere gute Seele "Rentner Karl" den Grillmeister gibt und die gesamte Belegschaft mit leckeren Brat- und Veggie-Würstchen vom Grill verwöhnt.

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Das "Raatsch"

Unser legendäres “Raatsch” ist das Herzstück von ESN: Der stylische, Bistro-ähnliche Aufenthaltsbereich ist perfekt, um sich – wie es der Name schon verrät – in gemütlicher Atmosphäre mit den Kollegen auszutauschen. Da wir regelmäßig von unseren regionalen Partnern mit einem reichhaltigen Sortiment an Bio-Obst und Bio-Essen beliefert werden, ist dort übrigens auch für das kulinarische Wohl unserer Mitarbeitenden stets bestens gesorgt.

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Unsere Tischtennishalle

Wer wie wir Tischtennis lebt und liebt, kommt natürlich nicht ohne eigene Tischtennishalle aus. Während sich die erfahreneren Spieler dort oft ein heißes Match nach dem anderen liefern, nutzen viele Neulinge das Angebot der Kollegen und lassen sich von ihnen langsam in die Geheimnisse des Spiels einführen. Und so viel sei verraten: Früher oder später packt dabei fast jeden das Tischtennisfieber…

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