The management of KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH, a well known Berlin-based manufacturer of high-tech laboratory instruments, had the respect of welcoming Berlin’s Senator for Economic Affairs, Ms. Franziska Giffey (SPD), and State Secretary Michael Biel to the corporate’s headquarters on June 14. The visit was a part of the “Made in Berlin” event series initiated by Ms. Giffey’s predecessor Mr. Stephan Schwarz.
Continuing this tradition of visiting manufacturing corporations, Senator Giffey is searching for dialogue with the managers and their employees as a way to make Berlin’s dynamic and modern economy more visible and to debate its needs and development in talks on site. Ms. Giffey used the visit to acknowledge KNAUER’s commitment and innovations and in addition to have interaction directly with the workforce. She was given an insight into the strategies and production processes that enable the corporate to bring cutting-edge technologies to the market.
Thomas Müller, head of production at KNAUER, gave an interesting insight into mechanical production and instrument assembly during a tour, while Dr. Ulrike Krop, application expert at KNAUER, informed the visitors concerning the instruments and applications within the laboratory. Cutting-edge technology and support for many who develop it further must go hand in hand to achieve success within the competitive laboratory market.
“It’s a fantastic honor for us to welcome Senator Giffey and State Secretary Biel here at KNAUER,”
Carsten Losch, Managing Director at KNAUER
They added,”We’re pleased to have the chance to point out our company and refer to the Senator about our challenges and successes.”
The visit began with a round of talks, during which the senator and her state secretary were informed by the managing directors and the founding couple concerning the company’s growth, product range and latest business field. For her part, the senator spoke about her priorities in her recent office and was particularly inquisitive about the IJM systems developed through the Corona pandemic for the production of lipid nanoparticles, that are essential for mRNA vaccines. BioNTech’s Corona vaccine Comirnaty is produced using these novel systems from KNAUER. KNAUER was honored for its modern achievements as a “Vorsprung” award winner on the East German Business Forum in Bad Saarow on June 11.
Surprisingly for Senator Giffey, many KNAUER employees were waiting in the corporate courtyard when she left. She enthusiastically praised the staff: “Great example of Berlin’s economy, with modern strength and the good products that represent Berlin on this planet.” For the finale, there was still a joint photo.
The visit provided a perfect opportunity for a productive exchange concerning the current challenges not only by way of decarbonization and skills shortages but additionally concerning the opportunities and strengths of Berlin’s SME sector and underlined KNAUER’s commitment to innovation, quality and native production.
Based in Berlin-Zehlendorf, KNAUER develops and manufactures laboratory equipment for the life science, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, environmental and food industries. The corporate is best known for liquid chromatography systems and components, but additionally played an important role within the production of lipid nanoparticles for mRNA corona vaccines with its newly developed equipment. Company owner Alexandra Knauer manages the family business along with Carsten Losch. Each are committed to sustainable and responsible corporate governance with a deal with the users, the 190 employees and society.
More about KNAUER at www.knauer.net