New Bifi factory in Guben: 100 jobs and an economic turn!

New Bifi factory in Guben: 100 jobs and an economic turn!

On Friday, a new factory from the US company Jack Link’s opened in Guben, a city in the Spree-Neiße district. In the future, this facility will produce the popular mini salamis, better known as BIFI. Production started in September 2024, and today the topping -out ceremony is celebrated. Guben Mayor Fred Mahro (CDU) emphasized the importance of the project for the creation of new jobs, which are in high demand in the region.

Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke (SPD) also underlined the economic scope of the settlement, which Brandenburg's competitiveness is supposed to strengthen at international level. Around 100 people are currently working in the new factory, a significant part comes from Poland. This shows how closely the cooperation is across national borders.

structural change and investments

Jack Link’s invests up to 100 million euros in the factory, which serves as the second German production site in Ansbach. For the necessary infrastructure and development of the Deulowitz industrial area, Guben has received a funding of almost 300,000 euros in order to cover the planning costs for expanding the industrial area. In addition, the industrial area is enlarged by nine hectares, which offers a place for future companies.

Minister Kathrin Schneider emphasized the positive development of the city of Guben and the twin town of Gubin at the opening. The structural change in Lusatia, which is planned by 2038 and leads from coal power to sustainable jobs and renewable energies, is significantly supported by such projects. Brandenburg promotes the investment of Jack Link’s with 10.94 million euros from the guideline "Improvement of the regional economic structure".

pioneering role of the Lausitz

Despite the progress, the structural change remains a challenge for Lusatia, which was once a center of lignite mining. The coal phase -out by 2038 is considered necessary, but there are also concerns about the socio -economic consequences. The region experienced a strong emigration between 1995 and 2015, and many former employees of coal mining are faced with uncertain perspectives.

The political and social debate has now shifted from the question "OB" to "when". The experiences of the structure of the structure in the 1990s are decisive for current perception and reactions to changes. It is clear that a socially ecological transformation is necessary and Lausitz has the chance to align its structures to sustainability.

In addition, the Chinese company Botre Cycling plans to build a battery recycling system in Guben, while the start of the German-Canadian company Rock Tech for a lithium factory in the city is delayed. The production of lithium is planned for up to 500,000 electric cars per year, which contributes to strengthening electromobility.

Overall, it can be seen that the region is on the right path to new, sustainable workplaces, even if there are still some challenges to be overcome. The development in Guben could serve as a positive example of structural change in the entire Lausitz.