Even rain and darkening September skies could not dampen the festive mood in Germany as Weber officially opened the doors of our third high tech manufacturing facility.

With expectations of more than 200 guests representing German government, industry leaders, Weber employees and the local community, a portion of our new facility was transformed into a banquet hall suitable to the festive occasion.

Those who know Weber's reputation for high-touch service will appreciate that CEO Guenther Weber and his wife Kristen were at the door to personally greet each arriving guest.

Traveling from America to participate in the Grand Opening festivities, Scott Scriven, President Weber North America, was happy to share a luncheon toast with Weber's Carsten Reisz.

Also representing Weber North America at the Grand Opening, Controller Rob Mogren was pleased to share time and with Weber executive team members, including Hartmut Bloecher, General Manager.

Weber distributors from throughout Europe were irresistibly drawn to the display of Weber's latest innovation, pairing Model 302 slicing system with a versatile interleaver.

On display at the Grand Opening-- for the first time ever--the new Weber 302 SLC slicing system will be manufactured within the new Gross Nemerow facility.

Master Distributors from throughout Europe were on hand in Gross Nemerow. Eager to learn from Weber executives like Sales Director Michel Anton about the positive affects Weber's new manufacturing capacity will have on their regional businesses.

Awaiting the luncheon and the Grand Opening program that followed, Weber North America representatives Controller Rob Mogren and President Scott Scriven were pleased to converse with other members of the enthusiastic crowd.

Anxious for their opportunity to demonstrate Weber's manufacturing precision and prowess, members of our Gross Nemerow manufacturing team attended the reception and patiently awaited their chance to show off their new equipment and skills.

Owner and CEO Guenther Weber took the stage precisely at 11:00 a.m. to welcome the Grand Opening celebrants and pronounce the 60,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility as officially open for business.

Representatives of German print and electronic media were eager to gather facts and spread the story of Weber's worldwide success.

Demonstrations of Weber's expanded capacity to manufacture proprietary blade designs became a popular attraction on the educational factory tour.

Engineered, manufactured, sharpened and coated all within the new Weber facility, our new SUPER STAINLESS blades provide customers longer total life and extended time between sharpening, saving processors valuable production hours over the expected life of each blade.

Now available from Weber in a wide variety of specifications, our proprietary blade designs include new SUPER STAINLESS blades with hardened edges that will extend blade life by 30 to 50 percent.