Glashütte Original on Growth Path - Watchmaker inaugurates new production facility in Glashütte

Glashütte, September 26, 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 very positive situation with regard to orders worldwide and the growing awareness and popularity of the brand in key markets such as China, North America and the Near East, Glashütte Original is systematically enhancing its production capacity, thereby laying the groundwork for continuing, long-lasting growth.

Official Inauguration at the Frühlingsweg site in Glashütte

Following the reception in the Manufactory, the new building in the Frühlingsweg, just a few minutes walk from the main building, was officially inaugurated. Under sunny skies Yann Gamard, Günter Wiegand, UNION Managing Director Adrian Bosshard and Markus Dreßler, the Mayor of Glashütte, cut the ribbon and declared the production facility officially open. The symbolic handover of the keys took place shortly afterwards, when project leader Björn Griemberg presented Günter Wiegand a large golden key.

After the official opening all guests were given the opportunity to take a close-up look at the new workspaces and working conditions. Yann Gamard, Günter Wiegand and Adrian Bosshard led the guests on the tour and took advantage of the occasion to assure themselves of the high quality of the work undertaken.