40 Years Spunlace Technology - A Reason to Celebrate!
Four decades ago, we set a milestone - the first large-scale spunlace plant in Europe went into operation at VEB Technotex Thermalbad Wiesenbad, near Mildenau, and revolutionized the production of technical nonwovens.
Today, we can look back with pride on 40 years of innovation, growth and partnerships that have established us as one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality specialty nonwovens.
We would like to celebrate this anniversary with you!
From June 16th to 18th, 2025, we cordially invite you to a very special event that will not only offer you exciting insights into the world of Norafin - from then to now - but also industry- and company-specific presentations and an exciting supporting program of culture and entertainment in the winter sports and World Heritage Mining Region Erzgebirge. In between, of course, there will be plenty of time for personal discussions and individual advice.
We look forward to celebrating 40 years of spunlace technology with you!
Here's what you can look forward to - Our anniversary program
Monday, June 16th, 2025
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
| 8:15 a.m. | Departure shuttle bus from Hotel Landgasthof Wemmer | Großrückerswalde |
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome by André Lang, CEO Norafin |
| 9:15 a.m. | Interview with Dr. Ing. Joachim Hendler, inventor of the 'FINORA' water jet technology in the former socialist economic area | together with Kevin Fiedler, Sales Manager Norafin |
| 9:45 a.m. |
Digitalization at Norafin |
| 10:15 a.m. | Coffee break |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Norafins Way to Sustainability |
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11:15 a.m. |
Beyond the Jet - Spunlace Evolved |
| 11:45 a.m. |
Lunch break |
| 12:30 p.m. | 1st opportunity for a plant tour | time for conversation |
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1:00 p.m. |
EXTRA ORGANIC® Materials for Life - How Norafin transforms natural fibers to high performance materials |
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1:30 p.m. |
PFAS - A bond forever? Katharina Maria Ernst, Technical Manager Finishing, CHT Germany GmbH |
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2:00 p.m. |
2nd opportunity for a plant tour | time for conversation |
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2:45 p.m. |
departure shuttle bus ski jumping complex Oberwiesenthal |
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3:30 p.m. |
departure shuttle bus visitor mine "Markus-Röhling-Stolln" |
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6:30 p.m. |
The evening buffet will be opened, followed by live music and small, entertaining surprises. |
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approx. 10:00 p.m. |
Return by shuttle bus to Hotel Landgasthof Wemmer | Großrückerswalde |
If the weather permits, our event will also take place outdoors. You can check the forecast right here.
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
You are welcome to arrange individual meetings with your sales and product management team at Norafin for this day.
Important addresses for your stay
Norafin - Anniversary Celebration June 17th, 2025
Norafin Industries (Germany) GmbH
Gewerbegebiet Nord 8
09456 Mildenau
Please note that our celebrations will take place opposite our main building, at Gewerbegebiet Nord 8. Parking spaces are available in front of the building.
Four charging points for electric cars are available at the marked location on our company premises.
Do you have any organisational questions about our anniversary event? Then please contact our marketing department directly:
+49 3733 5507 312 | marketing@norafin.com
Landgasthof Wemmer - Welcome Dinner & Overnight Stay
Landgasthof Wemmer
Marienberger Straße 171
09518 Großrückerswalde
+49 3735 90510 | info@landgasthof-wemmer.de
https://www.landgasthof-wemmer.de/
For our overnight guests, we have reserved comfortable rooms including breakfast at Landgasthof Wemmer.
On Monday, 16 June 2025, the Welcome Dinner for all our guests will also take place here at 6:30 p.m.. Your sales contact will be there to welcome you.
Check-in is from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you will arrive after 6:00 p.m., please inform the hotel in advance.
Visitor mine "Markus-Röhling-Stolln"
„Markus-Röhling-Stolln“ Frohnau e. V. | visitor mine
Sehmatalstraße 15
09456 Annaberg-Buchholz | OT Frohnau
+49 3733 5 29 79 | info@roehling-stolln.de
Further information on the 90-minute tour can be found on the website.
Important note: We recommend that you wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing. The temperature in the mine is 8 - 10 °C.
The shuttle bus departs from Norafin at 3:30 p.m..
Ski jumping complex Oberwiesenthal
Bundesstützpunkt Oberwiesenthal
Dr.-Jaeger-Strasse 2
09484 Oberwiesenthal
Further information about the Oberwiesenthal ski jump complex can be found on the website.
Important note: For the 90-minute guided tour, we recommend sturdy shoes and - depending on the weather forecast - weatherproof clothing. The ascent to the ski jumps requires a good level of physical fitness.
Our shuttle bus departs from Norafin at 2:45 p.m..
Good to know
A donation instead of flowers and presents
We aren't the only ones with something to celebrate — the Spatzennest pre-school here in Mildenau is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, too.
The kindergarten's sponsor, "Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V.", wants to celebrate by giving the children a special treat: a new slide tower that looks like an ambulance. To make this project a reality, the association needs financial support. A total of around €14,000 is needed. "Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. Kreisverband Erzgebirge" can issue a donation receipt (postal adress: Kantstraße 1, 08280 Aue-Bad Schlema / email adress: Michael.Siegel@johanniter.de).
Donations can be transferred to the following account:
Bank: BfS Köln
IBAN: DE85 3702 0500 0004 3313 01
BIC: BFSWDE33XXX
account owner: JUH e. V., KV Erzgebirge
purpose: Norafin 40 Jahre Kita Mildenau
