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Glashütte Original on Growth Path - Watchmaker inaugurates new production facility in Glashütte Glashütte, September 2012 Under the motto „Glashütte Original on Growth Path“, the Saxon watchmaker invited media and business representatives along with partners and friends of the company to an official opening ceremony, held in the atrium of the Manufactory. Glashütte Original’s two managing directors, Günter Wiegand and Yann Gamard, who is also a member of the extended executive management team of Swatch Group, informed the guests on hand of the most recent developments at the German luxury watchmaker and presented a positive outlook for the years ahead. Given the ... >>> more >>> More space for watchmakers - A. Lange & Söhne expands its premises in Glashütte Glashütte, September 2012 The ground-breaking ceremony on 5 September marked the start of construction on the Manufaktur’s new annex. The new building provides more than 11,000 square metres of additional space for more improved processes. The global demand for A. Lange & Söhne's exquisite timepieces is constantly growing. Accordingly, the successful Saxon watch brand has constantly expanded in the past years. It is the largest employer in the town of Glashütte, providing jobs for more than 500 people. Their workshops are spread across several buildings. The new annex will accommodate the movement assembly ... >>> more >>> Behind the Scenes of A. Lange & Söhne Eight International Young Watchmakers to Apply for the F. A. Lange Excellence Award Glashütte, July 2012 The task for the participants of the F. A. Lange Excellence Award 2012: To discover the art of fine watchmaking with curiosity and enthusiasm. Eight young watchmakers from Austria, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the USA line up for the 10,000 euros prize money. In return, they have to construct a date display on the basis of an ETA 6498 movement. A. Lange & Söhne is sponsoring the award for the third time in a row. From 16 to 20 July 2012 the participants used the opportunity for getting exclusive insights ... >>> more >>> Miracles keep happening - Masterpieces of Engineering from Saxony Glashütte, June 2012 The Loschwitz Bridge over the River Elbe in Dresden, commonly referred to as the “Blue Wonder”, is a masterpiece of engineering from Saxony, one of the 16 German states. The bridge has formed a link between the Dresden districts of Loschwitz und Blasewitz since 1893. The clear span of 280 metres caused a world sensation when the it was built. Around 100 years later, Dresden ... >>> more >>> HD3 Wins Innovation Award at Couture Las Vegas, June 4, 2012 In front of a packed house, representing every corner of the watch and jewelry industry at the 2012 Couture Design Awards, HD3 won the Couture Time Award for Innovation with their HD3 Slyde. The show took place at Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas last week, at the end of the Couture trade show. Accepting the award on behalf of HD3 was Johnny Wizman, CEO of Luxury Montres, North American distributor for the brand. HD3 Senior Designer & Founder, Jorg Hysek said ... >>> more >>>