With bright sun and blue skies, on 21 June, our TAKRAF team from Germany came together near Lauchhammer, the birthplace of TAKRAF Group, to celebrate our incredible milestone of 300 years of innovation and excellence.
The setting was nothing short of iconic – the legendary F60 overburden conveyor bridge in Lichterfeld. This engineering marvel, once a world-record-breaking machine and now an impressive industrial monument, perfectly reflects the legacy and innovation that define TAKRAF Group.
Just a few kilometers away, in 1725, Benedicta Margaretha of Löwendal started the region’s first blast furnace in Lauchhammer. This layed the foundation for what would become TAKRAF Group. That’s why this celebration meant even more – it brought us back to where it all began.
With over 900 guests – colleagues, their families and former employees – we enjoyed a day full of sunshine, food, music and fun. Activities included guided tours of the F60, archery, bubble soccer, Segway rides and even beer crate stacking!
Watch the video, which captures the energy and spirit of the day—a truly global celebration of our shared heritage.
Thank you to everyone who made this day so memorable – here’s to the next chapter of TAKRAF Group!