Bank Sparkasse Bottrop awarded 'Extended Family Certificate': Progress in balancing work and family life
In the vibrant city of Bottrop, Germany, there are two significant updates that have caught the attention of its residents and visitors.
Firstly, the ELORIA Erlebnisfabrik & Eventlocation is expanding its popular EXPLORIA escape room. On August 1, 2025, a new seventh mission called "Das Verschwinden der Isabella Strauß" ("The Disappearance of Isabella Strauß") will be launched. This new mission promises an intriguing fictional crime story and introduces a second floor to the escape room, making it possible for individual play for the first time. This expansion is part of a continuous growth plan to establish Europe's largest escape room[1].
Secondly, Panther Packaging's RRK Wellpappenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG site in Bottrop is undergoing a substantial expansion. In July 2025, the company acquired approximately 30,000 sqm of neighbouring land to build a new corrugator and warehouse. Around €40 million will be invested to modernize and increase production capacity to over 300 million sqm annually, with efforts to reduce relative CO2 emissions[2][4]. The investment timeline depends on economic developments and will be finalized in 2026.
It's worth noting that there were no significant earthquakes reported near Bottrop or the wider North Rhine-Westphalia region on August 1, 2025[5].
These updates reflect the growing business investment and cultural activities in Bottrop as of mid-2025. Additionally, a dog population count is scheduled to start in August in Bottrop.
Regarding other news, there has been no mention of a warehouse fire, water pipe bursts, dementia consultation hours, or any issues with the on-ramp to A2 in Bottrop.
- The ELORIA Erlebnisfabrik & Eventlocation, a popular attraction in Bottrop, is extending its EXPLORIA escape room, focusing on health-and-wellness, as the new mission, "Das Verschwinden der Isabella Strauß", includes a second floor for individual play.
- In the realm of science and finance, Panther Packaging's RRK Wellpappenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG is expanding its business, investing €40 million to construct a new corrugator and warehouse, aiming to increase production capacity and reduce CO2 emissions.
- With the growing business investment and cultural activities in Bottrop, the city is also focusing on aspects of health-and-wellness and community, as indicated by the upcoming dog population count in August.
