The ground-breaking ceremony for our long-planned extension at the Großer Forst site took place at the end of October 2024. In order to meet the growing demand for our high-quality services, we are expanding our laboratory area and adding to the rear part of our hall aisle. This will double our floor space from the current 2,300 m² to more than 4,500 m² - an enormous increase in space that will benefit both logistics and our specialist departments. The latter in particular have grown significantly in terms of equipment and personnel in recent years. The highly frequented logistics area has been given more space and at the same time benefits from numerous technical innovations that ensure smooth delivery and collection of your test pieces. A particular focus is on the spatial expansion of the Materialography and Chemical Analysis laboratories, which will have their own new hall sections and new analysis systems. The new departments of Microbiology, Pharmacy and Medical Technology are also in the starting blocks - the future can come!

As part of our extension, we have launched an exciting project: Workplace Gardening. We are transforming 500 m² of our outdoor space into a green retreat that not only provides relaxation, but also delivers fresh vegetables directly to the office door!

Twelve spacious raised beds are being created, each 300 cm long, 100 cm wide and with a comfortable height of 85 cm – perfect for back-friendly working. Protected by dense hedges and framed by planting islands, berry hedges, shady trees, benches, bee and insect hotels and two heated greenhouses with their own composting facilities, the beds not only offer an idyllic view, but also the opportunity to spend lunch breaks, the end of the working day or even the weekend in the office garden.

In 2024, we once again supported projects close to our hearts with our Christmas donation. Together, we promote commitment and helpfulness that really make a difference. We donated € 1,500 each to the following projects:

Kirchheim Children's and Youth Hospice – For families in difficult times.
The project: Supporting children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

eva Stuttgart, “evas Tisch” project – A warm meal. A safe place.
The project: daily meals, encounters and help for people living in poverty.

German Child Protection Foundation Hansel and Gretel – Protect children. Strengthen children.
The project: Protection from violence and empowerment through prevention for children and young people in Germany.

World Vision, Project “Donation for Education” – Education creates a future.
The project: Supporting children in need through education to open up long-term prospects.

Thank you to everyone who makes these projects possible and supports them. Together we make the world a better place.