Wirtschaftsmagazin FORUM - The Economy Magazine for Eastern Brandenburg

The secrets of success: Entrepreneurs learn from boxing coach Ulli Wegner

Boxing coach Ulli Wegner announces entrepreneurs of the Business Network "Mitte" from East Brandenburg. Read More

The Strausberg company is awarded with the German Ludwig-Erhard-Award for its quality achievement.

ALLRESIST a small company from East Brandenburg gets Germany's biggest quality award. Read More

Family-owned enterprise looks back on a company history of 95 years.

Gustav Scharnau GmbH with a 95 year history won th Quality Award Berlin-Brandenburg. Read More

Company from Neuenhagen equips railways from all over the world

The RWS Railway Service GmbH from Neuenhagen makes railway trips safer. Read More

Ten companies honoured with the most important economy-award in Brandenburg

Ten companies from Brandenburg were awarded with the most important economy-award of the State of Brandenburg. Read More

The STEROES company is acting all over the world

The STEROS company, founded by Steffen Rosenbaum in 2006, is on its best way to become a global player. Read More

On the 16th of may firms provide an insight.

The participation affords several advantages for visitors an companies. Read More

The importance of clusters in the international competition will be the main topic of the expert conference.

The event will be supported by the German Federal Ministry of Research and Education. The agenda includes lectures, discussions, workshops and excursions to clusters in Central-Germany.  
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German companies of solar technology sign an eight million euro contract.

Two companies of East Brandenburg, MP-TEC GmbH and PVflex Solar, sign an eight million euro contract. Read More

German and Polish apprentices gather work experiences in German and Polish companies.

An apprenticeship not only focused on one country is more important than ever. To go "international" is wished by many adolescents.
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Wanted: Feedback of our readership.

Questionnaire to improve English News. Read More

The producer of telecommunication systems used in hospitals convinces with new solutions.

Meytec technology impoves health care conditions in sparsely populated areas. Read More

E.ON Energy from Waste builds new facility for combustion of refuse derived fuels on the company premises of the Leipa GmbH.

Initiation of the 160 million Euro facility is planned for 2010. Read More

To Discover the home waters of Brandenburg and Berlin.

Company offers trips using sloeps. Read More

Former Future Price Winner MP-TEC donates solar showers to pre-schools.

“Saving energy is a very important theme which should also be present in the minds and concerns of children." Read More

Colorpack GmbH from Rüdersdorf is sucessful with its packages/ company is looking for new employers

Success based on creativity: 235 employees are realising orders of more then 60 corporate clients.   Read More

Tourism industry noted an overwhelmingly good start in 2008.

More than 340.000 visitors in Brandenburg within the first two months of the year. Read More

5Pro Software is used in Europe, in Brazil and Indonesia.

The company 5Pro Software improved the worldwide use of mobile phones.
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The GreenWay Systeme GmbH is able to prevent traffic jams and accidents by using radio technology.

Successful alarm system for traffic jams Read More

Presentation of the "Crime Barometer 2007".

Topic of Security becomes more important for entrepeneurs in Berlin and Brandenburg. Read More

Company from Spreenhagen Brandenburg provides firms in 56 countries with its knives used for machines.

Major export offensive is planned for South America in 2008. Read More

5th entrepreneur-workshop held by the Guarantee-Bank Brandenburg.

E.U. money becomes more interesting for medium-sized companies. Read More

The IHK East Brandenburg has published an Image-brochure in order to promote the region.

Promotion brochure about East Brandenburg will be available in Englisch and Russian by the end of March. Read More

Press conference of the Brandenburg Economic Development Board GmbH reveals good numbers and prospects.

The Brandenburg Economic Development Board GmbH (ZAB) finishes 2007 with a record result and points out the future parttaking of the Oder Region. Read More

CCI East Brandenburg strengthens regional economy by organising travels abroad for entrepreneurs.

Travels to the Arab region and the Republic of Belrus are important to support export economy of East Brandenburg. Read More

Sauna- Park in Brandenburg attracts tourists.

Sauna-Park in Brandenburg attracts tourists. Read More

Brandenburg and Berlin register a clear increase of goods traffic on regional waterways.

4.2 million metric tons of cargo were handled between January and November 2007 in harbours and transfer points in Brandenburg. Read More

We would like to thank 140,000 visitors which clicked in since we started our website a year ago.

We appreciate your interest in our business news from East Brandenburg. Read More

New Energy inaugurates first modules of innovative biogas plant in East Brandenburg.

The New Energy GmbH invests about 12 million Euro in highly innovative biogas plant and produces electric power for 3,600 households. Read More

Choren: Decision falls in favour of Schwedt.

The Schwedt plant is expected to produce roughly 250 million litres of BTL fuel per annum, opening over 100 new jobs in Choren’s first facility and creating or safeguarding up to 600 further jobs in regional forestry, agriculture and recycling industries. Read More

Furniture makers from all over the world buy their lamination in Biesenthal.

A company in East Brandenburg manufactures high quality lamination for furniture makers around the globe. Read More

aleo solar AG is well equipped to handle growth in the coming years.

Germany remains the world leader in photovoltaic systems as far as annual newly installed output is concerned, although international demand also remains strong. Read More

The job is limited for a duration of three years but can be converted into an permanent employment after that period.

According to a new regulation enacted last October the German federal labor office does not check anymore if a company first considers German applicants for their vacancies. Read More

Now online: location data maps of East Brandenburg.

The “location data maps” offer you the possibility to compare different locations in East Brandenburg in a quick and simple way. Read More

East Brandenburg as a region of innovation and high economical standard.

The fourth Future Price East Brandenburg was awarded in Bad Saarow. Read More

Supply and co-operation agreement with GILDEMEISTER subsidiary a+f GmbH

aleo solar AG from Prenzlau has signed a supply and cooperation agreement with a+f GmbH. a+f GmbH is a subsidiary of the GILDEMEISTER technology group, the world's leading manufacturer of metal-cutting machine tools. Read More

The joy about learning: A language course for your job can be eventful.

English is the most common business language - world-wide. Firms expects adequate competence from their employeers. In Eastbrandenburg there are a few international working companies too, and a knowledges of English are stands in good stead there. – But where can  language skills be refreshed? A good choice, indeed, is Scotland. Read More

500 years of brewing tradition

Quality and innovative products are reasons for worldwide success of the Monastic Brewery Neuzelle.
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Progroup AG plans to build large paper mill in East Brandenburg.

Up to 200 direct and about 500 indirect workplaces should originate from it. According to company data the factory will become the biggest paper mill for corrugated paper in Germany. Read More

Marketing support for East German media enterprises.

The IHK-Projektgesellschaft mbH offers contacts to Canadian companies. Read More

International riding route officially opens.

On a length of about 300 kilometres riders can discover the beauty of the nature in Brandenburg and Poland. Read More

24 young people from both countries finish their unique training in hotel and catering industry.

In 2003 the young men and women started  their unique training in hotel and catering industry now they hold two certificates one from Germany and one from Poland. Read More

The First Solar location in Frankfurt (Oder) is evidence of successful environmental and economic policies in Germany.

“We are proud of the highly motivated and educated workforce we have recruited for our production plant,” said Heiner Eichermüller, Vice President of Global Manufacturing at First Solar. Read More

The “Ostrich farm am Liebenstein” got the Business Founder Award of the Barnim and Uckermark counties.

Steffen Krampitz started his business with thirteen ostriches in 2003 and has now 76 on his farm in East Brandenburg. Read More

Revenue forecast for 2007 raised to at least EUR 185 million - minimum of EUR 240 million expected for 2008

To implement the planned increase in production capacity, the current warehouse in Prenzlau will be emptied and four new state-of-the art production lines with 20MWp of capacity each will be set up in the building. At the same time, a new logistics centre with an automatic warehouse is planned in the immediate area of the present facility. Read More

Medical technicians repress aches using high-frequency waves and develop on this technology a standalone appliance for everyone.

The WeWoThom GmbH from Bad Saarow developed a unique appliance for pain relief in back and joints. The small device can be used by almost everyone. Read More

Former manager offers riding safaris in East Brandenburg.

Steffen Kukral knows what people like. His exotic horse ranch offers Safaris through the beautiful Schlaubetal region off the beaten track. Read More

East Brandenburg's ENERTRAG AG is contributing to emission free electric power generation.

In addition to electric power generation from renewable resources like wind or biomass now hydrogen is being developed as a basic for the production of fuels and heat. With ENERTRAG's power plant the „Worldwide first hybrid power plant for renewable energy sources“ started power generation. Read More

How to cook “Omas Bratapfelgruetze”.

Torsten Kleinschmidt’s cookbook “Culinary Brandenburg” contains more than 100 recipes from Brandenburg. For our readers Kleinschmidt has picked out a recipe, which can be prepared quite easy. Read More

The results of the traditional survey conducted by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Frankfurt (Oder)show that the positive impact for hotel and guesthouse owners from last summer season continued also in the winter.

“In Eastern Brandenburg the average length of a guest’s stay is 3,1 days, which exceeds average 2,6 days for whole Brandenburg“, illustrates Dr. Kuehne. Read More

With a very special product a company from Strausberg is successful at the global market.

It smells like in a dentist’s surgery. In the labs and production rooms gleams yellowish light. Here the Strausberg company produces lacquer for the global market. Read More

Newly developed pallett made out of polystyrene helps to save costs in transport and has no negative effects on the environment.

Currently 75 percent of all pallets are wooden. One and a half year ago Arinstein Maschinen und Anlagen GmbH stroke on the idea to use polystyrene for the production of pallets. Read More

The AquaCut GmbH in Buchholz near Altlandsberg cuts the noblest and hardest materials.

By a jet of water the AquaCut GmbH in Buchholz near Altlandsberg cuts the noblest and hardest materials and hurries from success to success. Read More

With 5N Plus comes a new investor. The Canadian enterprise joins on the investments of First Solar, Conergy and Odersun.

5N Plus Inc establishes a production plant in Eisenhuettenstadt and creates 75 new jobs. Read More

The Fredersdorf company “AUTEAM” researches with partners in crystal breeding.

The Fredersdorf company “AUTEAM” researches with partners in crystal breeding. “AUTEAM” has great experience with control systems for machines and plants. Engineers and inventors have set up the enterprise in 1990. Read More

Interested in East Brandenburg? As from now you can subscribe to the online magazine “FORUM Online” as an English newsletter.

The Chamber of Commerce (CCI) Frankfurt (Oder) offers newsletter for readers abroad. The English newsletter complements a German electronic weekly review which can be subscribed likewise: The weekly review informs every Friday briefly indicated about all topics that were published since Monday. Read More

A small company spoils with unusual ideas soul and body of its customers.

Martina Kabitzsch founded her company Manufaktur von Blyten ten years ago. By that time a story of success began. Read More

Economic climate index in 2007 reaches highest level since 1990, economic situation improves.

"The economy of East Brandenburg undergoes a strong and nice spring ", describes Klaus Kröpelin, responsible for regional economic policy at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (CCI) Frankfurt (Oder), the momentary state of business in the region. Read More

For about 150 million euros a new ship hoist is built on the Oder-Havel's Canal until 2012.

Capacity of that waterway will increase up to 10 million metric tons per year.
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aleo solar AG has announced revenue of approximately EUR 130.4 million for 2006.

aleo solar AG has announced revenue of approximately EUR 130.4 million for the fiscal year 2006, according to preliminary calculations. Read More

Growing economy in Berlin and Brandenburg

Berlin and Brandenburg economy gears up indicates the common report of the CCI’s on economic situation in the two regions Read More

Two companies are examples of how a region can profit from climate change

Unbelievable but true – despite of all negative consequences climate change seems to offer advantages for East Brandenburg. Read More

The EWG Eberswalder Wurst GmbH was awarded with Marketing-Prize 2007

The EWG Eberswalder Wurst GmbH was awarded with the Marketing-Prize 2007 of Pro-Agro Association for their outstanding product marketing. Read More

The Swiss company Zeppelin Europe Tours wants to erect an airship assembly hangar in East Brandenburg

The Swiss company Zeppelin Europe Tours Holding proposed a building application to erect an airship assembly hangar at Neuhardenberg Airfield Read More