Analytik Jena was the 27th company to be entered in the commercial register after East and West Germany became one, something that is a matter of pride for its founder and chief executive, Klaus Berka, to this day. With initial capital of 6,000 East German marks and the help of two colleagues, Berka set up the measuring instrument company as soon as the Berlin Wall went down.
Today, Analytik Jena is a star on the world scene. After 25 years of research and development in the field of analysis technology it exports laboratory analysis to 90 countries. “I don’t see that growth coming to an end any time soon,” says Berka. “If we can invest intelligently in developing our structures, we’ll have an even greater share of the market.” About two years ago, Analytik Jena became part of Swiss group Endress+Hauser, which is providing a significant level of support as it grows. In 2011, Berka was awarded the prestigious Ernst Abbe Prize for his energetic efforts developing such a successful company. We wish him all the very best and continuing success. (td)
