On January 14, 2025, Federal Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil and Member of the Bundestag from Pforzheim, Katja Mast (SPD), visited the companies OBE GmbH & Co. KG and MIMplus Technologies GmbH & Co. KG in Ispringen. They were accompanied by Mayor Thomas Zeilmeier, members of the municipal council, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Carlo Burkhardt, and representatives of the IG Metall trade union.
The management team, represented by Peter Specht, Erik Schäfer, and Harald Böck, presented the two companies, which achieved a turnover of 50 million euros in 2024 and employ 550 staff at four locations worldwide. The focus was on innovative technologies for eyewear, smart glasses, magnet manufacturing, and metal 3D printing. Particular emphasis was placed on the CO2 neutrality of the Ispringen site.
During the tour, visitors explored the new heat recovery system, screw manufacturing, and magnet production. In discussions with the Minister, key topics included innovation support, reducing bureaucracy, lowering energy costs, and securing skilled labor. Hubertus Heil highlighted the importance of medium-sized businesses and the need to keep Germany competitive.
A successful exchange between business, politics, and employee representatives!
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