Erfurt has now become the company’s third-largest location after its head office in Munich and its US office outside New York City. From the Europaplatz office park, 15 Retarus employees now assist customers all over the world. The firm already plans to expand its Erfurt branch. In the foreseeable future the number of employees is expected to double. Among its customers are large corporations like Bayer and IBM, traditional Thuringian companies like Schott and Zeiss, and many medium-sized firms. (maa)