North Rhine-Westphalia has been one of the strongest economic regions in Europe for decades. Internationally active corporations and medium-sized companies represent the

North Rhine-Westphalia synonymous with coal and steel? It is time to finally abandon old images and get to know the most populated federal state as an industrial location

The German energy turnaround is an ambitious project, which inspires innovations but also arouses opposition. The State Government of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has dec

Coping with the effects of demographic change and the associated shortage of specialist staff suffered by the German economy not only requires action from politicians. Bu

Germany is the largest steel manufacturer in the EU and the seventh largest worldwide. As a basic industry, the steel sector bears considerable significance for value-add

The high-quality production and processing of steel in North Rhine-Westphalia has an excellent reputation. As the Wolf Group in the Siegerland exemplifies, increasing req

With around 200,000 employees in some 1,600 companies, the mechanical engineering sector is the biggest industrial employer in North Rhine-Westphalia. ProduktionNRW is th

The industrial sector chemistry plays a central role at the Rhine and Ruhr rivers. The industry has to overcome a twofold challenge: it is energy-intensive itself and wan

Sustainability is a real challenge for logistics companies, whose services need to be both clean and good value. Logistics is one of the key engines behind worldwide econ

With a catchment area of 15.5 million people in a radius of one hundred kilometres, an outstanding infrastructure and a 24 hour operating licence, the Cologne Bonn Airpor

Germans are admired around the world for their organisational talent. Thus, it seems apparent that logistical abilities are near and dear to us. And how true that is, is

When you hear the name Oetker, you may not immediately thing of the city of Bielefeld in Eastern Westphalia. In fact, there is a humorous conspiracy theory that Bielefeld

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” This quote comes from Steve Jobs, but it is the recipe for success of many business people in North Rhine-West

Laser technology has now penetrated almost every field in our society, including medicine, communication, the environment, trade and mobility. Lasers ­developed through t

Life after an athletic career is something that needs to be taken into careful consideration; however, many athletes lack a sense of orientation in everyday working life

In order to give a successful future to companies, organisations and the people in them, we need effective leadership through leadership development. Effective leadership

Up to now, innovations were primarily intended to create new products and processes solely by means of natural and engineering sciences. However, it is becoming clear tod

The need for fast and safe diagnoses is posing new challenges to  the healthcare systems, which are already facing an increasing number of financial strains. However, the

Where there is a good economy, there is also good dining. We take the liberty of providing you with a little insight into the culinary specialities of the different regio