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On 26th of January the Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) officially started series production of lithium-ion cells at its Thuringia plant. The production facility in the "Erfurter Kreuz" industrial…

It was a successful end for a huge project: Familux resort “The Grand Green Oberhof”, a hotel that plays in a league of its own, opened its doors in the last quarter of 2022. Its 110 suites, up to 15 luxury chalets and attractive athletic,…

Good news from the “Erfurter Kreuz” industrial park: Shortly before we went to press, N3 Overhaul Services announced that it would be significantly expanding its capacity at the LEG site in central Thuringia. N3, a joint venture between…

It’s a confident move that expresses a deep commitment to Thuringia as a place to do business: Auto parts supplier Marquardt is making its third investment in four years at LEG’s “Erfurter Kreuz” industrial park. The manufacturer of battery…

Before we start the new year with fresh momentum, let's take a look back at the results of 2022. Despite the difficult situation worldwide due to war, the energy crisis and restrictions still caused by the pandemic, Thuringia was able to…

We wholeheartedly support Thuringian companies in their internationalization efforts – and that includes company and delegation trips. Last autumn, we took delegations to places such as Chile, India, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. Next…

The State of Thuringia has summarized its plans to support companies in crisis in the form of a three-point program. “This is essentially a three-pronged approach consisting of grants, loans and investments aimed at decarbonizing, improving…

It’s another step on the journey to establishing an e-mobility competence cluster in Thuringia: LION Smart, a subsidiary of Swiss holding company LION E-Mobility AG, is relocating its production line for series production of battery packs…

This technology benefits anyone who takes the train and spends time in European railway stations: Funkwerk AG, based in Kölleda in northern Thuringia, develops communication and information systems for rail transportation that everyone has…

A new invention from Jena has put a smile on the faces of scientists all over the world: An innovative microscope allows gentle three-dimensional imaging of living cells and thus provides deep insights into the basic workings of life.…