pioneers in their field
Expertise. Pioneering spirit. And a healthy dose of passion. Since 2007, Ute and Johann Zimmermann have dedicated themselves to natural plastics. True to the family motto "whether my idea is really that good depends on who listens to me," Johann and his wife Ute Zimmermann founded the company NaKu to develop plastics that protect people and nature from the flood of plastics. NaKu is the alternative to conventional plastics!
All products are natural, renewable and compostable.
Get to know the NaKu team better!
Get to know the bioplastics team around Johann Zimmermann and Ute Zimmermann – pioneers in the field of natural plastics.
DI Mag. Johann Zimmermann
Technical management
Together with his wife Ute, Johann founded the NaKu company in 2007 in order to develop plastics that cause less damage to people and nature.
He carries out research work for NaKu. Anything that isn't nailed down is used for experiments and processed into natural plastic. It is not for nothing that he is called "The brain of the mission". He also knows how to motivate his team and keep them on track.
Mag. Ute Zimmermann
Like her husband, Ute is fascinated by biopolymers and inspires others with her enthusiasm for NaKu. She is our good mood doctor. With her cheerfulness, her humor and an inexhaustible supply of gummy bears, she ensures a pleasant and motivated working atmosphere.
Before she goes to work, Ute goes jogging along the Vienna River. Often accompanied by her husband or her dog Puck. This way she starts her working day relaxed and motivated.
Lizzy Weinert
Customer Support & Social Media
Lizzy has been employed at NaKu since January 2023 and supports the marketing team in the social media area. With her self-built reach on Instagram, as a brand ambassador, she has the opportunity to spread Naku products and educate people about sustainability.
Lizzy is very musical, which is why she likes to pick up her guitar to balance her work. In her free time, she also curiously explores the many facets of Vienna, as she has only recently been living in the cosmopolitan city.
Michael Rottensteiner
IT Manager
Michael Rottensteiner has been supporting the company with all IT issues since December 2018. His thirst for knowledge and his commitment keep driving him to new heights, which is why Michael is also studying business informatics.
So that he hasn't become a couch potato in the IT industry for more than 10 years now, he is also an enthusiastic runner and often accompanies Johann and Ute Zimmermann on their training sessions.
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You can find many interesting topics and news in our information center
- Plastic bags ban in Austria
In 2020, a ban on plastic bags came into effect throughout Austria. Very lightweight, biodegradable plastic carrier bags are exempt from the ban. You can easily purchase our solution via our webshop: NaKu lightweight carrier bag. - NaKu at ORF III - The plastic bag dilemmaOn March 1, 2021, at 20:15 p.m., ORF III broadcast a report on the topic of plastic bags. The camera crew had visited us in June 2020.
- Fraud with organic bags: How to protect yourself from counterfeits!The demand for environmentally friendly packaging is rising, but unfortunately, so is the number of counterfeit products. Biodegradable bags are meant to be a genuine alternative – but only if they deliver on their promises!
