Joint commitment to health
Fourth DRK Blood Drive at Goldbeck and nicos Sees High Turnout Once Again
High turnout at the fourth DRK blood drive at rob17.a
In Germany, approximately 15,000 units of blood are needed every day. At the same time, the German Red Cross expects an age-related decline of up to 275,000 donors in the coming years.
To raise awareness of the importance of regular donations, the Münster branch of Goldbeck, the network specialist nicos, and the DRK Blood Donation Service West have initiated a joint blood drive for the fourth time at the rob17 office complex. They called on all local companies to participate.
Münster, May 5, 2026 – On Wednesday, April 29, the office location on Robert-Bosch-Straße once again served as a drop-off point for dedicated donors. Goldbeck and nicos encouraged around 30 employees to donate blood right at their workplace. The initiative highlights the role that low-barrier opportunities in the workplace can play in encouraging participation.
“A blood transfusion can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why it’s important to us to make a tangible contribution here—and we’re doing so for the fourth year in a row with our joint blood drive,” says Christian Terwey, manager of the Goldbeck branch in Münster.
As the new managing director of nicos GmbH, Martina Balewski is pleased to continue the successful collaboration with Goldbeck on the blood drive: “For me, taking responsibility for our employees and society is an integral part of our corporate culture. This also includes fostering a sense of commitment in the workplace,” Balewski emphasizes. “Donating blood takes only about 30 minutes. The high level of participation among our employees once again shows how deeply rooted this cause is at the rob17 campus.”
Goldbeck sales engineer Philipp Horstmann (left) participated for the fourth time in the joint blood drive organized by Goldbeck and nicos. Christian Terwey, head of the Goldbeck branch in Münster, and Martina Balewski, managing director of nicos GmbH, are delighted with the high turnout once again. (Image copyright: Goldbeck GmbH)
Blood donation right at the workplace
A team from the German Red Cross Blood Donation Service West conducted the blood drives on site. A selection of iron-fortified beverages and snacks was available for the donors; as a small token of appreciation, they received a versatile fitness band.
“In theory, many more people could donate blood regularly,” says a representative of the German Red Cross Blood Donation Service on site. “Men can donate up to six times a year, and women up to four times. In reality, only a small fraction of registered donors take advantage of this opportunity. Consequently, recruiting first-time donors remains a key component of the blood supply.”
Focus on serving the region
Recent data from Münster shows that the number of blood donations has been declining for several years. Following 12,273 whole blood donations in 2023 and 11,875 in 2024, only 11,358 whole blood donations were recorded last year—a further decline of nearly 500 donations compared to the previous year. This trend underscores the importance of local initiatives to stabilize the trend and attract new donors. The decline is particularly pronounced among younger age groups under 30.
The donated blood units are used in regional hospitals and clinics. Individual components such as plasma, platelets, or red blood cells are used to treat cancer patients, accident victims, or people with autoimmune diseases, and are also essential for the production of life-saving medications. Each individual donation can thus potentially help up to three people.
An employee of the German Red Cross Blood Donation Service assists donors at the joint blood drive organized by Goldbeck and nicos. In total, around 30 employees donated urgently needed blood. ( Image copyright: Goldbeck GmbH)
About nicos GmbH
Nicos specializes in secure, global data communication. As a managed services provider, it connects the offices and production facilities of medium-sized companies worldwide via WANs (Wide Area Networks). The company handles everything from planning and setup to secure 24/7 operation, and its managed services guarantee maximum availability and the highest possible security in data communication—even in the face of rising cybercrime: With its skilled cyber defense experts, nicos offers its customers the best possible protection against cyberattacks and other online threats.
Over the past 25 years, nicos has implemented more than 4,300 customized network solutions at over 2,300 locations in 130 countries. Today, nicos is an internationally positioned group of companies with over 170 employees spread across three continents, with locations in Germany, Australia, and the Philippines. As a member of the Xantaro Group, nicos is part of an international network for innovative high-performance network solutions.
Further information:
www.nicos.group
www.nicos-cdc.com
About GOLDBECK
Goldbeck develops forward-thinking real estate projects across Europe. The company views buildings as products and offers its clients a full range of services under one roof: from design and construction to operational support. Guided by its “Building Excellence” philosophy, this family-owned company delivers real estate projects cost-effectively, efficiently, and sustainably, ensuring they are perfectly tailored to their intended purpose.
Goldbeck is a partner to small and medium-sized businesses, large corporations, investors, project developers, and public sector clients. Its range of services includes logistics and industrial facilities, parking garages, office and school buildings, sports facilities, emergency and security buildings, and residential buildings. In addition, Goldbeck is active in the construction of data centers. Renovations and building-related services round out the portfolio. In the 2024/25 fiscal year, the company completed approximately 600 projects with a total value of 6.3 billion euros. Goldbeck currently employs around 14,000 people at over 100 locations across Europe.
Further information:
www.goldbeck.de.