Economics Seminar Trip to Natur Produkt In Havířov | 2011-05-15

 

Our second trip in the Economics Seminar took place on Friday, the 5th of November, 2010. We went to HavíÅ™ov to the Natural Products Company.


We were made welcome in the first building of the company by Mr. Bartsch, a very funny and friendly person. He first told us basic things about the company and what they produce. Natural Products, in co-operation with Dr. Theiss, sell products such as:

 

  • Dolivia: creams for all type of skin made from olive oil.
  • Lacalut: Dental mouth water,
  • Bübchen: Oils and creams for skins, especially good for children.

 

 

The whole day was very fun and I was never bored. After Mr. Bartsch told us everything important about the business, it was the pharmacist´s turn. She told us everything about the law and rights of the products, about how they are made, packed, and used. We learned many things about what is important to write on the package of a product and how the products are tested before they can be sold to the public. The pharmacist told us a lot of things and was a very smart person with a lot of experience. After the pharmacist finished speaking, we were shown the rest of the building: the marketing apartment, accounting, and so on.


We then went to the new pharmacy, which will open soon. Again, Mr. Bartsch told us first the basic things about the pharmacy, and then the pharmacist spoke about the history and use of a pharmacy. We were shown all the areas of the pharmacy and the things which have to be done there. For example, there was a room for mixing medicine, or shelves where the medicine could be found. It was very interesting to know how such a pharmacy works.
After that we went to the second building of the company, where the products are packed and sent away. It was very nice there because they prepared a room with food and drinks for us. It was such a nice atmosphere and we were really surprised by how friendly the people are.

 

We were then shown an English film about Dr, Theiss and what the company is doing. It was interesting—definitively not boring like maybe most of us had expected. After the film it was our turn. We were shown TV commercials of some products of Dr. Theiss and had to score them. After that we had to draw our own idea of how a commercial could look to make it interesting for our group of age.


It was again a funny exercise and we were surprised of how creative we are☺.The company heads were also pleased that they had some new ideas and gave us a present: a bag with some products of Dr. Theiss.
Finally, we were shown the rest of the company: how the packages come with the products how they are packed and then sent further on.


As I already mentioned, the trip to the Natural Products Company in HavíÅ™ov was definitely interesting, and, in addition, we had a lot of fun. I am now thinking about maybe buying one of the products because they made it interesting for me. It was a great trip and I hope we will make such trips lots of times. The people in the business were especially nice and friendly they made the whole morning creative and interesting for us. I have not often had the chance to meet such nice people.


Linda Ohnheiser

grade 13B

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