On Thursday, August 29, 2024, our 10-year ELA Offshore anniversary celebration took place. We celebrated together in the specially prepared production hall at our main location in Haren (Ems).
The offshore production hall was transformed into a party location with a lounge corner, candy bar, a large dance floor and many small and large food stands set up by the caterer. Another highlight was the newly designed video container developed for offshore. We were thrilled to welcome our colleagues on this special evening and to celebrate together with many long-standing national and international customers, partners and suppliers.
Günter Albers and Hans Gatzemeier opened the evening with a look back at the 10-year history of ELA Offshore.
It all began with the simple question “Do you actually do offshore work too?” at the bar of the Hotel Greive in Haren. The ship “Blue Giant” in the Gulf of Mexico sparked our ambition and led to the request to build offshore accommodation for 200 people on this ship. This ultimately became the first major order. The accommodation containers, which were originally planned for a rental period of five to six years, have now been in use for an impressive 16 years – proof of our good quality. Hans Gatzemeier looked back on how important the management's short-term commitment to financing the offshore rental park and the short decision-making processes in this initial phase were.
Finally, long-standing employees who have been part of ELA Offshore from the very beginning were invited onto the stage and thanked with recognition. The evening ended with a big party, where many memories were surely shared.
Together, we now look to the future with great anticipation. Here's to the next few years of shared success, challenges and unforgettable moments!