The qualified trades – an underestimated local economic force When people talk about “the commercial sector”, they often mean major, publicly listed company groups
Spring 2009 – Optimism in spite of “crisis” Everyone is talking about “crisis”: the property crisis, the banking crisis, the finance crisis, the motor vehicle industry cr
At the Martha-Maria Hospital in Halle-Dölau, the focus is on caring for people, that is on their physical and spiritual well-being. This is the reason why this modern hos
As the only maximum care provider in southern Saxony-Anhalt, the University Clinic in Halle (Saale) is responsible for providing medical care – including special top-leve
Halle is a city of many unique features. The house where Georg Friedrich Händel was born, the Sky Disc of Nebra, Martin Luther’s death mask, the biggest surface architect
The art museum is housed in a late 15th century castle which used to be the residence of the Magdeburg Archbishops. During the Thirty Years’ War, the Moritzburg suf
The Zoologische Garten in Halle was inaugurated in 1901 with 196 animals. Its flair, which is characterized by winding pathways and its charming hillside location of th
What makes Wiesbaden such an attractive economic location? – In its July edition, the business magazine Capital provides an up-to-date answer: In a scientific comparison
It is a long journey. One is therefore naturally confronted with the question of whether the way towards the furthest corner of Saarland will be worthwhile. Yet, if
Compared to other regions, Saarland started relatively late in encouraging the development of tourism as a sector of the economy. Thus, about ten years ago, efforts
“We want to offer a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to aff
With the Saarlandhalle and the Congress Hall, the Congress Centrum Saar GmbH operates the largest event halls in Saarland. The potential of Saarlandhalle ranges from
The Olympiastützpunkt Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland (OSP), a central support and service institute for top athletes of both federal states, has its head office at the Herman
With a 260-year coherent company history, which began in Lorraine in 1748, Villeroy & Boch counts as a European industry icon. The basis for the market position of
Whether solar, wind or hydropower, Stirling engines, electric vehicles, heat pumps, fuel-cell heaters, intelligent power meters or complete energy management: VSE and i
URSATEC stands for innovative developments in preservative-free pharmaceutical, cosmetic and medical products such as oral and nasal sprays. Safe protection against co
In the minds of most people, craft is synonymous with tradition, although craft has always been and remains to be an innovative affair. Here, two terms collide that app
Saarland lies between Germany and France – for a long time the bone of contention and now the connecting link between both EU core states. Due to Saarland’s geographic lo
IDS Scheer, part of the Software AG group, develops solutions for Business Process Management (BPM) in private companies and public authorities. With the ARIS platform fo
Even if no one is aware of it today anymore, already during the founding of IDS Scheer in Saarbrücken in the year 1984, the idea of a business process stood centre-fiel
Broadband networks such as DSL or cable are used more and more widely for accessing the internet. Over 158 million people worldwide use these networks. By 2011, this nu
In Saarbrücken the Max Planck Society offers talented scientists and academics an excellent research and work environment at a top international level. At th
Computer systems increasingly influence our lives. They not only form the basis for practically all business processes, but for a long time have also played a signifi
More cutting-edge research in Germany should facilitate the Excellence Initiative of the federal government and federal states in the coming years. Funds of 1.9 billi
Saarland is a location with sophisticated competence in the automotive industry. According to a study of Institut der Deutschen Wirtschaft (German Institute of
Both Saarhütten (Saar iron and steelworkplants) in Völklingen and Dillingen have found niches over the past few years, in which they are “top” of the hard to come by gl
With its locations in Völklingen, Burbach and Neunkirchen and together with the Roheisengesellschaft Saar in Dillingen (Saarstahl and Dillinger Hütte each with 5
The steel and iron trading company Meiser, founded in 1956 by Edmund Meiser, is today an internationally operating and leading company in the field of gratings. MEISER cl
Without a doubt: If nanotechnology in Germany is mentioned abroad today the term “Nano-Valley-Saar” is heard on a regular basis. Thus the appreciation is expressed, whi
To extensively document the world-wide diversity of animals has been an ongoing challenge for science and a responsibility for future generations. In the 19th century, th
With 30 departments and 20 institutes, the Saarland University Hospital (SUH) holds a top position as health centre in south-west Germany. Over 5,300 employees care for t
Over 1,400 motivated employees follow the same aim in all areas of the kohl Group: gaining a functioning health system from an ethical/human and economic point of
For more than 30 years now, the name URSAPHARM has stood for the consistent transfer of innovative pharmaceutical concepts into successful medicinal prod
Saarland’s university of applied sciences was founded in 1971 and renamed the University for Applied Sciences of Saarland (HTW) in 1991. Considering its forerunner
Break down barriers is the signum of Saarland University – borders between cultures just as barriers between disciplines or traditional dividing lines between sci
Did you know? When the tennis star Roger Federer strikes out for an all-decisive hit, Saarland is a part of the success of this world sportsman. Federer uses a Wil
juris can be relied upon: Over 30 years of experience vouch for quality. The company situated in Saarbrücken leads the German market in the field of electro
Sparkasse Saarbrücken is the largest savings bank in the Saarland. Its operating area includes the state capital Saarbrücken and the regional association. 20 consultancy
The state capital of Saarbrücken is the regional centre of Saarland and one of the authoritative centres of the SaarLorLux region. The metropolis, with its near to 180,00
The Saarland is known as a classic industrial location. The secondary industry such as the metal and electrical industries as well as the car part suppliers are particu
Here are some facts to give you a first idea of the importance and size of this tertiary education institution. Over 14,000 students are currently enrolled at the Univers
The county of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen is one of the southern regions of the Munich Metropolitan Region (MMR) and its economy is based on a strong commerce and industry
The Swiss National Museum in Zurich was inaugurated in 1898. This project by Gustav Gull, a young architect from Zurich, had asserted itself in a contest for the location
For over twenty years, Cinerent OpenAir AG has successfully prepared and organized open-air cinema events. The company offers cinematic experiences in spectacular setting
As early as 1935, Josef Stöckli laid the foundation for the success of the family business brand. What began with the production of skis is now a sporting goods company w
Gruyère AOC, acclaimed as the food of the gods from Romandy’s mountain region, has been appreciated by cheese connoisseurs for centuries. Production is still carried ou
The Feldschlösschen company stands for over 130 years of brewing culture and employs a staff of about 1,300 throughout Switzerland. With its large assortment of beverag
The NOTZ group is a consortium of the metal-working industry. The focus of Notz Metall AG lies on the processing of quality and stainless steels, non-ferrous meta
Although Switzerland is not the birthplace of watchmaking, it still has a worldwide reputation of being the location for a top-quality watch industry. This is not without
Bystronic is a globally active supplier of advanced solutions for the economical processing of sheet metal and other sheet materials. Our customers benefit from applicat
Metall Zug is an internationally active group of companies. The household appliances business unit (V-ZUG AG, SIBIRGroup AG and Gehrig Group AG) – number one in the Swiss
The Swiss engineering, electrical and metal industry is a key branch of the Swiss economy. With exports surpassing 80 billion Swiss francs (CHF), which is equivalent to 8
Software AG has built a blue-chip customer base in Switzerland over twenty-five years including the most important Swissbased companies. Now in 2010, Software AG and ID
Switzerland is characterized by its cultural diversity. Another characteristic of the Swiss Confederation is direct democracy, which is rooted in an old traditio
It is no coincidence that the German government recommends for companies to use Swiss software for their salary analyses. Swiss quality is something foreign non-professio
Silicon Valley, Redmond, Walldorf, software makers in India as well as the mostly Eastern European and Asian nearshore and offshore software development regions – these a
Dräger Safety Schweiz AG is a subsidiary of Dräger – an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology. Founded as a family-run business in Lübeck
Experience, compliance ability, and innovative energy: Brenntag Schweizerhall AG applies its strengths to continually offer its customers novel and efficient sol
Switzerland’s 150-year-old chemical and pharmaceutical industry is the country’s largest export sector. This branch of industry employs approximately 70,000 people
The cantonal hospital Liestal, founded in 1962, is a central hospital that fulfils an extended primary-care mission for the northern and central part of the canton with e
For 123 years, the Kantonsspital Aarau hospital has been combining excellent nursing care with innovative medical treatment. In the modern healthcare centre amidst an idy
Despite our outstanding position as the largest hospital in the canton, we must move forward. For, who pauses today will be overtaken tomorrow. I stress this point at eve
Respectful treatment of people lies at the core of our endeavours. Day in and day out, the entire staff of the UniversityHospital Zurich, one of the largest and most impo
OM Switzerland is a branch of the international Christian relief organization OM. We motivate and support churches to spread God’s love to all people of the world. We are
Enormous know-how, instinct and a steady hand are among the most important qualities of a good surgeon. However, even the best physician may accidentally score a blood ve
At the root of the “Bethesda Spital AG” hospital and “BethesdaBildung AG” school in Basel are the deaconesses, who have passionately devoted themselves to taking care
About 175 employers from central Switzerland active in the fields of urgent care, long-term care and out-patient care (Spitex) united in 2003 under the umbrella of “ZIGG”
The BioAlps cluster plays a driving role in the Swiss economy, not only by its economic weight (about 500 companies, more than a billion investments in the public researc
Stryker Corporation is a worldwide leading provider in the orthopaedics and medical device market. The company offers innovative products that reconstr
Nobel Biocare is the global market leader in innovative, restorative and aesthetic dental solutions. The company provides dental professionals with advanced, evidence-bas
Do you earn enough? Looking at one’s own wage, it could, of course, always be better. Yet, Switzerland has the reputation of a classic high-wage country. Wages are unde
The subprime crisis has plunged the Swiss big banks into a deep crisis. However, the Swiss real estate market is barely affected by it. In particular, constru
Mobimo Holding AG has been listed at the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 2005. The Mobimo group has a widely diversified portfolio. Some 70% are invested in fixed assets gener
AMGEN, the largest biotechnology firm worldwide, develops, produces, and distributes biopharmaceutical products that are manufactured using recombinant DNA
The goods inspection company “Société Générale de Surveillance” (SGS) is one of the multinational firms based in Switzerland. With its fields of business, SGS covers m
Since the global financial and economic crisis erupted more than two years ago, the Swiss financial centre has been under substantial pressure. Keywords such as rescue
Suva, founded in 1918, is the largest accident insurance company in Switzerland. For more than 110,000 businesses employing a total of two million people in industry and
HDI-Gerling is a leading insurer for domestic as well as international enterprises. We offer a comprehensive range of insurance products: • property/business inter
Switzerland is an attractive economic location. In the latest Global Competitiveness Report of the World Economic Forum, Switzerland comes in second behind the USA, mak
The increasing internationalization of the division of labour on the Swiss labour market has lead to a growing proportion of superior jobs requiring high skills in
The offer at the University of Bern meets the highest demands: It is characterized by top performances at an international level in select fields such as climate research
Public transportation in the canton of Zurich is booming. More and more people take the train, bus or tram for their business and personal trips. The Zurich transport n
In the age of computers and the World Wide Web, information can be processed and utilized much faster – in government offices as well. Nowadays, contact with authorities
Osec, the official Swiss foreign trade promoter, informs, advises and assists companies with international business projects. To that effect, Osec interconnects compa
Siemens Schweiz AG coordinates all sales and marketing activities for the three Siemens sectors of Industry, Energy and Healthcare. The company has a strong market pres
The global mobility of capital, goods and services has risen dramatically over the past years. Nowadays, the added-value chain of companies is spread round the globe.
Born from an alliance between the three original cantons Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden, Switzerland took more than seven centuries to become today’s confederation of 26
Which country is building the world’s longest railway tunnel? Which country has the hardest working employees? Which country has the longest alpine glacier – despite clim
Since our company was founded, we have been advising clients of various sizes and areas of business on how to optimise their processes, on SAP systems and IT solutions. I
Dear Reader, In the year 2006, we celebrated the twentieth anniversary of two milestones that brought radical changes to the lives of all Catalan citizens: Spain’
Catalonia, located in the northeast of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Mediterranean coast, is characterized by a very defined geographic diversity, an inexhaustible s
Barcelona is a city with an intense and ample industrial tradition, which began in the mid-14th century and which was, in the beginning, focused on the textile sector. Ho
Nowadays, our economies exist within an international context of intense and constant change. The ever-growing processes of economic integration have been the main actor
Barcelona Airport, hub to a zone with an extraordinary potential for business activities and tourism, has been particularly responsive to the development experienced in r
During the last two decades, the European Commission has highlighted the importance of encouraging the creation of a favourable environment for industrial and busi
Barcelona is a well-known insider tip for tourism. In the past decade, the Catalan capital has been a showcase for miracles that have been achieved in city tourism in Eur
Specifically regarding stock exchange and banking, financial activity in its modern sense starts up in Barcelona at the beginning of the 19th century. Back then, and
Since the first car was manufactured in Germany, a good many years have elapsed. The only adjective that can properly be applied to the development of the automobile
Japanese multinational Sony’s main activity is consumer electronics. They also produce professional equipment, music, movies, games and even financial services. Withi
Catalonia would be unthinkable without its wines. In the same way that the economic dynamism of Spain would be unthinkable without the region of Barcelona, driving econo
The evolution of the world’s economy under the concept of globalization and the opening of markets have represented a big blow to the European industrial textile se
I. Economy 1. Catalonia is one of 17 Autonomous Communities in Spain and, due to its particular history and culture, is counted among the historic Autonomous Communitie
The German School of Barcelona (Die Deutsche Schule Barcelona DSB) was founded in 1894 and has a firm place in the educational world of Barcelona and Catalonia. Many
Cataloniadoes not have vast natural resources, or fertile plains and minerals like coal. Nevertheless, it was one of the few places in Europe which played a main role
The Dresden region without a doubt belongs to the future-oriented economic regions. A high quality of life and good investment conditions have brought the region a good r
Breaking new ground to the East – The development of traffic infrastructure in the Dresden administrative county The need-based extension of the infrastructure of all tra
Today, research and development are organized primarily in networks. Cooperation and communication are basic requirements for success. Contrary to the assumption of
The Nehlsen-BWB Flugzeug-Galvanik Dresden GmbH & Co. KG, located at the Dresden-Klotzsche Airport, is a high-tech company in the surface-protection industry, which
The Spezialtechnik Dresden GmbH belongs to the worldwide operative General Atomics Group and stands at the head of the Spezialtechnik Group Dresden. Companies from the mo
The French author Paul Lacroix once compared the idea of intending to unify Europe with an attempt at making an omelette without beating eggs. What is astonishing is that
Regional cooperation is considered an important location advantage by economic experts. When organizations “look beyond their own noses” and collaborate with other orga
The Berufsakademie “BA” Sachsen was founded on 1 October 1991 based on the Baden-Württemberg model and comprises seven academies in Bautzen, Breitenbrunn, Dresden,
The Dresden International University (DIU), which was founded in 2003 on the initiative of the Dresden University of Technology (TUD), is a modern, practice-oriented netw
Anyone who has once witnessed the “Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften” (Long Night of Sciences) in Dresden knows: Dresden is a city of sciences. On this night it is possible
The Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology (Fraunhofer IWS) carries out application-oriented research and development in the area of laser and surface te
Following the German reunion, the Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP was established by working groups of the former Manfred von Ardenne R
In 1992, when several research institutions and establishments of the new federal states were absorbed into the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft (an organization for applied res
The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids dedicates itself to the experimental and theoretical investigation of compounds rich in metal with novel chemical
The Max Planck Institute represents the physics of complex systems from classical physics right up to quantum physics in three focal points formed by research in three pe
Dresden is not only the “Saxon Silicon Valley” with a leading position in the field of microelectronics. The Dresden region puts tremendous effort also in the ambit
Glatt Systemtechnik GmbH was formed in 1991 from a part of Hochvakuumtechnik Dresden (HVD), which had many years of experience in the construction of high-precision a
Angesiedelt am Hightech-Standort nördlich von Dresden, entwickelt und produziert die ADZ NAGANO GmbH Drucksensortechnik in Spitzenqualität. Mit einem Team von knap
The main task of EFDS (European Society of Thin Films) is to promote close collaboration between organizations and institutions that operate on the fields of materia
The Saxon state capital of Dresden, with the adjoining cities of Meißen, Radebeul, Freital and Pirna, counts among the leading economic regions in the Free State of Sax
Mechanical engineering has a long tradition in Saxony. The territory is commonly believed to be the cradle of the industrial sector. Already in 1703, Johann Esche founded
The field of excellence of Leybold Optics GmbH, a renowned vacuum systems manufacturer, is development and production of systems for the coating of surfaces, primarily
The HTI Dinger & Hartmann KG is a successor company of the HTI “Mitteldeutschland” GmbH & Co. Handels KG, which was founded in 1996. One year later, the newly bu
The most innovative financing methods for medium-sized enterprises lie in integrated consulting approaches. Especially in owner-managed enterprises, a close connecti
Today Dresden creates attraction from a multilayered connection of culture, industry and education. The economy and science of the city profit from living traditions
The GebäudeEnsemble Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau is a first-class location for skill-intensive businesses in Dresden. In its rooms craftsmen of the renowned Deutsc
For already more than one hundred years ships have been repaired, reconstructed and newly manufactured at the Schiffs- und Yachtwerft Dresden GmbH. A particular focal
Dresden, the state capital of Saxony, with around 510,000 inhabitants: Innumerable are the treasures in the museums, breathtaking the beauty of the architecture, astoni
Dresden defines itself as a city of culture and art, rich in tradition. The city does this self-confidently and with success. The buzzword of culture as a “soft location
Spring 2008. Every two weeks, eight to nine thousand fans swarm to the Dresden Rudolf-Harbig Stadium to watch the home games of Dynamo Dresden. Some may feel themselves
Since 1858, guests from all over the world have enjoyed the unique ambiance and sophisticated elegance of the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski. Situated in a prominent
Tasks related to security and crime prevention have long ceased to be only the police’s responsibility. Private security firms contribute a lot to protect people and co
The Munich Metropolitan Region in the south of Bavaria, with its two major business centres of Munich and Augsburg, has developed into a powerful economic region in
In 2009, Amway celebrated its 50th anniversary as one of the world’s leading direct selling companies. The company’s European headquarters, employing 260 people, is
The state capital of Munich is the political and economic centre of the Free State of Bavaria and of the Munich Metropolitan Region MMR. What is referred to as co
Drexler + Partner Architekten plan and take charge of construction, conversion and interior design projects. Besides architectural services, the firm offers consulting, p
manroland is one of the innovative companies with a long history in the Munich Metropolitan Region. The Augsburg-based manufacturer of printing systems is leading t
Initially funded by the Bavarian High-Tech Offensive and the EU, the Western Bavarian Technology Center TCW was founded in Nördlingen in 2002. It is a next-generation sta
Life sciences are among the key technologies of the future. They will provide new medicines and agents against cancer and other diseases, but they will also be the key to
After completing his medical education, Dr F. Harrison started working as a freelance contract researcher in 1987, and in 1990 he established the Harrison Clinical Rese
X-pert Med GmbH is a private research institution based in Munich and Jena, which offers medical services for all aspects of clinical research. Our primary aim is to pr
Why are clinical trials necessary in medical research? Contract research Contract medical research, which is not to be confounded with market research, is a young branch
Over the past few years, translational research has become a popular catchword, which is used in the competition for research funds. This field of research has made it
Eurofins Group New Eurofins Campus in Ebersberg Eurofins has established a campus of companies in Ebersberg, Germany, forming a powerful association for premium servic
vertis Biotechnologie AG, founded as a spin-off of TU München-Weihenstephan university, is a research-focused organization active in the area of functional genome anal
In March 2008, another notable provider of medical services opened its doors in Munich, the Isar Medical Centre, which offers first-class conditions for in- and out-patie
“The future was better in the past as well.” Representatives of the health care industry often quote this popular bon mot by the Bavarian comedian Karl Valentin when
Celgene is a globally active biopharmaceutical company that was founded in 1986. Celgene engages in the research, development and commercialization of innovative medicine
Hardly any industry combines as wide a variety of expert knowledge as the pharmaceutical industry. Hardly any industry invests as much in research and development as th
Ultrashort laser pulses hold an enormous potential for investigating microscopic processes, which has far-reaching impacts on natural sciences and future technologie
Kreissparkasse München Starnberg is a bank that is deeply rooted in the region and therefore proximity to its customers plays an important part in its corporate philosoph
HaWi Energietechnik AG is one of the most renowned companies in the photovoltaics industry. With its distinctive Y shape, the energy self-sufficient technology and logist
The comparatively high location-related costs in Germany force local companies to continuously develop their technological lead. This advantage in innovation, which is b
The whole is more than the sum of its parts.” It is this principle which, In accordance with Aristotle, determines the activities of AG Wissen, the knowledge working
Knowledge is the key resource of the 21st century. This view has been internalized in Dachau county. Therefore, education is given the highest priority and the county w
“The most successful location in Germany”: This vision governs all activities of the regional management initiative “INITIATIVE REGIONALMANAGEMENT Region Ingolstad
The interaction between developments in companies and regional locations has become a significant competitive factor. From the companies’ point of view, the focus has tra
Munich is expensive and not everybody can afford the high rents that are paid on the open market. This is where GEWOFAG plays an important role by creating housing for th
The Augsburg regional freight handling centre, Güterverkehrszentrum (GVZ) Region Augsburg, is an attractive location for market-oriented transport services, which is po
Mobility is an issue that affects everyone. Today, a large variety of means of transport are considered a matter of course. Whether in their leisure time, in business t
Since Munich Airport started operations in 1992, it has experienced enormous increases in traffic and shot to the top ten of European aviation hubs within a couple of yea
HypoVereinsbank (HVB) is part of the UniCredit Group, one of the leading European banking groups. It is one of the largest financial institutions in Germany and, more t
In Munich it is more readily apparent than anywhere else in the Federal Republic: The success of the Bavarian economy – as in all of Germany – is based on coexistence
The economic region of Munich is the undisputed German champion as a technology centre, and it is one of the five leading high-tech regions worldwide. This is why many
The lovely county of Rottal-Inn borders on the eastern part of the MMR. The motto of the economic policy is innovation in rural areas. One of the lowest unemployment
Our beautiful countryside has always been the trademark of the Chiemgau. Tourism is an important element of the local economy. But there’s more than just scenery. “Homela
A strong combination of economic power and idyllic countryside – is that possible? The Inn-Salzach league of towns, situated to the east of the Munich metropolis and in
The region of the Inn-Salzach league of towns, which is campaigning with the slogan “Ein starkes Stück Bayern” (a strong piece of Bavaria), is an important showcase of t
The state capital of Munich is the undisputed core of the metropolitan area, but the region too, is very important, mainly as a recognized centre of business and indus
Just being beautiful is not enough! The city of Munich proves that it has more potential. As an equal partner, the city makes a huge contribution to the alliance of the M
Its outstanding dynamism makes the Munich Metropolitan Region one of the leading business centres in Europe. And this is not PR, but it is a tangible and proven fact. “Th
The core of the Munich Metropolitan Region consists of the regional centres of Munich, Augsburg, Ingolstadt, Landshut and Rosenheim, plus the surrounding counties.
Thuringia ties in with its tradition as a powerful economic location in the centre of Germany and Europe. As shown in the year 2006, Thuringia’s economy remains on a grow
A historic city-centre, rarely so large characterized by medieval times, like Erfurt requires a smooth-running commercial and private transport system that also satisfies
With the solving of global challenges the energy and public utility industry stands at the focus of public perception. Responsible use of resources, sensible linking of
If you want to get to know Thuringia, there is only one way other than personal viewing: the reading contained in the federal state’s newspapers, and there above all, th
Over the past 17 years a powerful and highly technological medium-sized business sector has developed in the Weimar county for the following industries: mechanical engin
Food is inspected for good reasons. Increasingly health-conscious consumers quite rightly pose critical questions about the quality and origin of products they buy – an
Jena is a city of lights. No other term applies as accurately to what distinguishes this city: the brainwaves of its bright minds, science and research institutions that
The Stadtwerke Jena-Pößneck (municipal utility company) and its associated companies are a local partners for the safe provision of community heating, gas and energy for
Helaba is a European regional bank with business operations in selected international markets. Its business model is based on three business divisions: “Wholesale Bus
The Ilmenau technology region In the Erfurt-Weimar-Jena-Ilmenau business location the city of Ilmenau offers a synergetic network of economic, scientific, transfer
Jena, Erfurt, Weimar, Ilmenau – each of these cities stands for a particular success story in the areas of technology, culture or education – together they add up to a r
Innovation and competence are prerequisites for competitiveness in the growth industries and the “Institut für Mikroelektronik- und Mechatronik-Systeme gGmbH” (an institu
The international rivalry for investments, cluster development and employees in Germany, and also in Thuringia, is primarily still thought of in separate cate-gories
In der Wirtschaftsinitiative für Mitteldeutschland engagieren sich strukturbestimmende Unternehmen sowie Kammern und Städte aus den Ländern Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt
Vigorous involvement in the development of the technology and business location of Thuringia – that’s what LEG, the State Development Corporation of Thuringia, stands for
MSC Schwarzer Albus is one of the few auditing companies with a registered office in the new federal states. The company forms part of a group of only four private limi
Cities and regions in which families are comfortable are well-geared for the future, as families also contribute considerably towards the economic sustainability of
In future, laser technology will play a substantial role in the global high-tech industry and in the scientific sphere. A growth rate of more than ten per cent for produc
Automation, self-service solutions and the integration of solutions in one comprehensive market IT are the essential trends in retailing. The focus of Wincor Nixdorf Tech
Optical technology with its national and international recognition belongs to one of the most dynamic growth sectors in the Free State of Thuringia. After German reunific
This is also valid for us, the “Technische Glaswerke Ilmenau GmbH“, one of the most well-known German manufacturers of technical glass products. Built on a history and
