The 190th anniversary of Görlitzer Hanf- und Drahtseilerei GmbH & Co. KG was a very special occasion for us as the Marketing and IT team of ENO.

We have enjoyed a close collaboration with this long-established company for many years – all the more reason for us to be pleased to be able to cover this anniversary in the media.

The history of the rope factory dates back to 1836 and stands for craftsmanship, innovation, and regional ties. It was precisely this combination of tradition and future that needed to be made visible in the company's communication.

From idea to premiere

Together we developed a comprehensive communications package: an anniversary logo, invitation cards, and thank-you cards – designed by Katarzyna “Kasia” Krzyżanowska and subsequently produced. In addition, we created a press release to disseminate the anniversary message. 

The centerpiece of our project, however, was the corporate video. Christian Fietze faced the challenge of telling the story of 190 years of company history and its current capabilities in an engaging way, all within approximately six minutes. Since only a small amount of historical material was available, he decided to visualize the past using animated graphics – inspired by the few existing photographs.

The filming was as intense as it was unique: For the atmospheric opening scene, Christian, together with Ariane Archner and Ingo Goschütz, built a film set in an ice-cold warehouse at temperatures around freezing. Using a fog machine, lighting equipment, and several cameras, we staged an impressive scene with rope master Toni, depicting the cutting of a wire rope. A second day of filming took us to the production hall, where we captured modern work processes.

A film that connects – and looks to the future

After many hours in post-production , a film was created that impressively connects past and present. It premiered on March 10th at the grand anniversary event – ​​and the response was overwhelmingly positive. Particularly gratifying: Among the guests present was a partner company that is now also interested in its own film project and would like to realize it with us.

For us, this project is more than just a single assignment. It represents a long-standing partnership: from regular photo shoots for recruiting young talent, to involvement in formats like INSIDERTREFF and INSIDERATLAS, to previous anniversary films that we were privileged to support.

And the collaboration continues: In this anniversary year, we are jointly developing a new website. Kasia, Ingo, and Holger are already working on the initial concepts.

We are delighted to be part of this success story – and who knows: perhaps we will see each other again behind the camera for the 200th anniversary.

Last week in the district of Görlitz, everything revolved around the professional future of young people:

At the 2026 Apprentice Speed ​​Dating event, students and numerous companies came together to get to know each other quickly and make initial contacts for a potential apprenticeship. Intensive matchmaking took place over two days at three locations: Weißwasser, Zittau, and Görlitz. While the events in Weißwasser and Zittau took place on Tuesday, Thursday in Görlitz marked the conclusion of this year's speed dating program. All young people still looking for a suitable apprenticeship for 2026 had the opportunity to introduce themselves directly to regional companies. 

The speed-dating concept once again proved effective: In 15-minute conversations, the students were able not only to make a first impression, but also to ask specific questions, gain insights into various career fields, and directly hand over their application portfolios. This resulted in numerous valuable contacts being made in a very short time. 

Interest was high on both sides. At the Görlitz and Zittau locations, 22 companies presented themselves between 2 pm and 5 pm, while 11 companies were represented in Weißwasser. In total, over 300 conversations took place over the two days. Students were typically able to introduce themselves to up to three companies in a single day. 

We would like to thank all the companies that participated in this year's apprentice speed dating event and wish all students the best of luck with their applications for apprenticeships. Many thanks also to our cooperation partners: the Görlitz District Job Center, the Dresden Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Dresden Chamber of Skilled Crafts, and the Bautzen Employment Agency, who also provided us with personnel support for the events.

Last Friday (March 13, 2026), 15 employees were waiting at the Hotel Kreuzbergbaude in Jauernick-Buschbach for our ENO managing director Sven Mimus and colleague Wilhelmine Buscha, who also had ten laptops for the workshop in their luggage.

The day began with a short devotional service organized by the directors of various social service organizations. The workshop aimed to teach the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and its role in today's life and work, using practical and hands-on skills. A variety of AI tools, such as Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude, were used. Participants created their own texts, images, and even composed their own music. When discussing AI, it is always important to emphasize data protection, copyright, ethics, and the EU AI Act. Under the guidance of Sven Mimus, the Microsoft CoPilot was thoroughly tested.

The feedback was very positive; the participants were enthusiastic about the possibilities and unanimously agreed that they want to integrate these tools into their daily work as soon as possible. For many, the first contact with AI was very exciting, but under expert guidance, it was easily mastered, with fantastic results. A practical Friday the 13th – without any hiccups or disruptions. 

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At the beginning of 2026, the time had come: With “Out of love for the region – Z lásky k regionu”, we as the development company Niederschlesische Oberlausitz mbH (ENO) are bringing new momentum to cross-border cooperation between Saxony and the Czech Republic.

Through this major INTERREG project, we aim to strengthen Upper Lusatia and its neighboring regions – economically, culturally, and socially. In a time of profound structural change, we see this project as a catalyst for a sustainable, interconnected economy. Together with our Czech partners, the Jablonec nad Nisou Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OHC) and the Děčín Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OHC), we are creating a robust network of regional producers and entrepreneurs – from Germany, the Czech Republic, and, in the long term, Poland as well. 

Cross-border cooperation

From January 2026 to December 2028, this project will combine a wide range of activities to better connect companies in the border region and open up new opportunities. These include: 

• A market study on the Saxon-Czech economic situation
• A business handbook with practical recommendations for action
• Expert panels, networking events and business tandems
• as well as targeted public relations work that highlights successful examples.

In this way, we promote knowledge transfer, innovation and intercultural competence – as a strong foundation for long-term business partnerships and sustainable development.

A look into the future – Poland in focus

While the current phase prioritizes the Saxon-Czech border region, we are already thinking ahead: After the project's completion, the Polish side of the border region will be specifically included. This expansion will create new market access and strengthen the entire tri-border region – from Upper Lusatia to the Giant Mountains. We cordially invite companies and interested parties from the border region to become part of this strong network and to shape the economic future of our region together. 

The project is funded by the INTERREG Saxony-Czech Republic funding program in the amount of €549,309.47 and is being carried out jointly by the development company Niederschlesische Oberlausitz mbH, the OHK Jablonec nad Nisou and the OHK Děčín.