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Delegation from the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economic Affairs at LAUDA DR. R. WOBSER. From left to right.: Regional chairman of the Main-Tauber FDP Benjamin Denzer, managing director Dr. Gunther Wobser, state secretary Richard Drautz, partner and advisory board member Dr. Gerhard Wobser and Dr. Siegfried Jaumann, deputy head of the Life Sciences Department at the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economic Affairs. Following an invitation from managing director Dr. Gunther Wobser, the secretary of state from the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Baden-Württemberg, Richard Drautz, was briefed on the current situation and future perspectives of LAUDA. Dr. Gerhard Wobser, longstanding managing director and currently a member of the advisory board also took part in the meeting held at the company’s premises. Richard Drautz was accompanied by Dr. Siegfried Jaumann, deputy head of the Life Sciences Department at the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Also joining the discussions was Benjamin Denzer, regional chairman of the Main-Tauber FDP. Under the motto “Extending our lead“, Dr. Gunther Wobser presented the solid medium-sized company’s successful journey to its current position as global market leader in the manufacture of thermostatic equipment and systems, before then going on to elucidate the promising future perspectives. Dr. Gunther Wobser explained that although LAUDA has been growing constantly for years, the company is currently undergoing a particularly strong course of expansion. The uninterrupted flow of incoming orders requires an outstanding degree of flexibility, maximum diligence and genuine team spirit from the approximately 300 employees. LAUDA is represented with its product groups in important growth industries and is the only supplier worldwide that offers optimal temperature throughout the entire value chain. Six subsidiaries with a total of 22 employees support the 100-plus LAUDA representatives abroad. Moreover, the booming LED business segment offers excellent long-term prospects for LAUDA. According to Dr. Gunther Wobser, “Efficient thermostatic equipment has a great future. As such, we must generate creative scope for development and seek out research cooperation partners, all of which will require courage and a watchful eye in equal measure. We also need more room to expand our manufacturing capacity.” As a result of the sustained growth, the LAUDA plant area is scheduled to undergo further expansion in the near future. During the meeting, Dr. Gerhard Wobser, board member of the industry association SPECTARIS, drew attention to the significance of analysis, bio and laboratory technology in the Main-Tauber region. Dr. Gunther Wobser expressed his desire for a better rail link to the regional capital, which would also be of interest to the company due to the high-speed train to Paris. In addition, more university places for technical courses of study would benefit the Main-Tauber region in particular. Once youth moves away from the area, it is doubly difficult to win them back. In the course of discussion, state secretary Drautz and Dr.