Thuringian Minister President Prof. Dr. Mario Voigt visits LAYERTEC GmbH

Mellingen, September 5, 2025

As part of the 2025 summer tour of the Thuringian Minister President and the Erfurt Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Prof. Dr. Mario Voigt, Minister President of Thuringia, visited LAYERTEC GmbH in Mellingen. He was accompanied by Erfurt Chamber President Peter Zaiß, CEO Dr. Cornelia Haase-Lerch, and other representatives from politics and administration.

The visit focused on two ceremonial occasions: the presentation of the certificate for LAYERTEC’s renewed participation in the Sustainability Agreement Thuringia (NAThüringen) and the recognition of the company’s 35^th anniversary. In addition, LAYERTEC received the “Green Heart of Thuringia” award.

After a tour of the optics production and coating facilities, Managing Director Alexander Ancsin presented the company’s development and strategic direction in the company restaurant. This led to an intensive exchange, centered on the conditions under which medium-sized high-tech companies can advance research and development. Discussions emphasized the role of targeted funding instruments, long-term investments, and the balance between strong regional roots and global competitiveness.

“This visit is an important sign of recognition for us. At the same time, it was an opportunity to communicate the concerns of medium-sized enterprises in Thuringia directly to policymakers,” emphasized Managing Director Alexander Ancsin.

The company’s management would like to thank the Minister President, the Erfurt Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and all participants for the valuable exchange.