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Lusatia

A Booming Economic with a Bright Future About 60, 000 companies produce in the region.

1 million people live in on a total surface area of 11,750 km2.

More than 80,000 DEKRA is building ’s largest test center employees work in for autonomous driving in Lusatia industrial branches.

Your Business Location: The Economic Region Lusatia

elcome to Lusatia – the dynamic economic region A multifaceted business community has evolved in the Win the border triangle of , , and the region – ranging from metal processing, the plastics and . A region with a long economic tradition chemical industries to the food industry all the way to and lots of innovation, an attractive destination for tech- traffic engineering and transportation technology. nology enterprises and tourists alike. To really under- stand Lusatia, you need to immerse yourself into its his- A region full of innovation. The scientific and research tory. Life in the region, the country and its people have environment characterizes Lusatia as well: With Bran- been closely linked to industry and energy, to technol- denburg University of Technology, the /Görlitz Uni- ogy and innovation for many generations. More than one versity of Applied Sciences, or the Fraunhofer research million people live here – and tackle their tasks every day. institutions for lightweight technologies and bioplastics. The DEKRA German Motor Vehicle Inspection Associa- Structural development. Lusatia has been Germany’s tion is building Europe’s largest test center for autono- energy region since the 17th century. And that’s what it mous driving in the region. Research has a long tradition continues to be today. It’s here where the energy storage here: Not only the drawing board and the thumb tack technologies of tomorrow are developed, where batter- were invented in Lusatia, but also a groundbreaking de- ies for e-mobility as well as the world’s largest blades for vice for AIDS diagnostics, the cable excavator, ultramod- wind turbines are produced, and where Europe’s most ern bogie drives of trains, and the world’s first traffic efficient coal-fired power plants are operated. circle (1899 in Görlitz).

As of 1860 A Brief History of Lusatia’s Economy The expansion of the railroad network and the invention of briquetting result in an upswing of the coal industry.

1725 1809 As of 1936 Founding of the Lauchhammerwerk Production of the first steam engine in Lauch- State-of-the-art chemical industry – corporation: The foundation for the hammer. Upswing of the textile industry – Lusatia fuel production – comes to Lusatia. Develop- early economic upswing in the region. is the “German Manchester.” ment into a key industrial region in Germany. 10 Good Reasons for Lusatia:

 Central location in the border triangle Germany – Poland – Czech Republic  Superb infrastructure in the trans-European transportation network  Very industry-friendly  The highest level of financial support in all of Germany  Individual assistance for investors provided by regional economic developers  Highly qualified, motivated employees  Excellent university and scientific environment  Attractive, well developed commercial and industrial properties at reasonable prices  High quality of life at low cost of living  Speedy and unbureaucratic approval procedures Trams and trains have been built in Lusatia for more than 150 years now Sources: www.region-of-advantages.com www.oberlausitz.com/en

Oslo 1,188 km Stockholm 1,238 km

Copenhagen 594 km

Warsaw Dynamic economy. Amsterdam 597 km Such global players as BASF, 1,203 km 703 km 147 km Daimler, and Bombardier, the Theo Müller Group of Kiev 1,360 km Companies, and Vestas as well as many innovative Brussels 861 km small and medium-sized enterprises are all at home 237 km here. The Federal States of and Paris Vienna support the regional development and create the 540 km 1,098 km Zurich framework for a sustainable, dynamically grow- 799 km ing business community. Lusatia – a dynamic part of Germany.

Lusatia – livable and lovable. Lusatia is a region Rome with lots of green spaces, picturesque water bodies, 1,449 km and a remarkable cultural heritage. The social infra- Madrid 2,382 km structure is superbly developed and provides the Lisbon best possible conditions particularly for families. 2,842 km And living in Lusatia is affordable. No wonder peo- ple love to live here.

As of 1949 As of 2018 Expansion of the chemical industry also in the GDR; By flooding a former open-pit mine, Germany’s largest artificial lake will emerge – Lake Cottbuser production of light oils, phenols, and tars. Ostsee. With a surface area of 1,900 hectares, the lake will equal the size of 2,661 soccer fields.

As of 1992 Establishment of such important industrial enterprises as, for example, the wind turbine producer Vestas, the paper mill Hamburger Rieger, and the tram and rail vehicle manufacturer Bombardier. Creation of Europe’s largest artificial water landscape with 26 lakes on 14,000 hectares of land. Constantly increasing tourist figures. Source: www.lausitzer-bergbau.de Source: Highly qualified, skilled employees – a locational advantage in Lusatia

A trademark of the region: Pickled cucumbers Tasks Are Tackled in Lusatia

ince time immemorial, tasks have Year after year, numerous students Prague, and Wroclaw. The region is Sbeen actively tackled in Lusatia. successfully complete their studies located directly on the thorough- Its people are highly motivated and in Lusatia; many of whom are engi- fare that connects the hard-working: Whether it be experi- neers and business managers. ports with Eastern and Southern enced skilled workers or university Investors find ideal general condi- Europe. Commercial and industrial graduates. The proportion of superb- tions in Lusatia: Brandenburg and parks are available at all locations – ly trained and educated employees Saxony support the employment of fully developed, with direct access is above average in the region. university and college graduates. to major transport routes, and at sur- Companies can also get subsidies prisingly affordable prices. In Lusa- Lusatia’s convenient location is also for qualification and training meas- tia, you’ll find the best possible con- very efficient because it provides ures. And the gross value added – ditions and high quality at a superb quick and easy access to the Euro- primarily in industry – has been cost/performance ratio. pean and Eastern Asian markets. continuously increasing for many  www.brandenburg-business-guide.de/en These are the best possible prereq- years now.  www.business-saxony.com uisites for investors, who are also  www.fachkraefteportal-brandenburg.de given competent advice and assis-  www.stellenmarkt.sachsen.de Your commitment is very important tance by the economic development to us. Brandenburg and Saxony offer agencies of the district counties and Attractive venue at all locations. attractive funding options for your the Federal States of Brandenburg Another great plus in Lusatia is the investment: Depending on the num- and Saxony. availability of large commercial prop- ber of newly created jobs and the erties for the processing trade and investment volume, your company Success factor skilled specialists. the manufacturing industry as well could receive direct subsidies from Competent, committed, and superb- as inexpensive office space for busi- the Joint Task Fund “Improving Re- ly educated specialists form the ness start-ups and young technol- gional Economic Structures” (GRW). backbone of the region. Small and ogy enterprises. Investors benefit Lusatia is the region which grants the medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the physical proximity to large, highest subsidy rates in all of Ger- as well as large globally active cor- powerful business partners – in par- many – up to 20 percent for large porate groups all benefit from the ticular, from the energy, metal and and up to 40 percent for small enter- extensive expertise of experienced machine construction, vehicle and prises. A broad spectrum of funding specialists and well educated young energy technology branches as well options is also available for innova- professionals. Due to the influx of as the food, plastics, glass, and tex- tion projects. Let’s talk about it! graduates from Germany and tile industries. And they also benefit  www.foerderdatenbank.de abroad, multilingual job applicants from the close proximity to the inter-  www.ilb.de are also available to the labor market. national centers Berlin, ,  www.sab.sachsen.de

Power plant Schwarze Pumpe — one of the most modern of its kind in all of Europe

Family business in the fifth generation: The Hoinkis candy factory The Economic Region

Lusatia at a Glance High quality interiors for passenger cars: Grupo Antolin To Berlin Many well-known companies are at home here – a selection

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Lübbenau

Growth core Western Lusatia: From the plastics competence of BASF in all the way to the longest rotor blades for wind turbines made by Vestas in To Roßlau ( River) 13 Herzberg on the Elster River EE Massen OSL Doberlug-Kirchhain Falkenberg

Klettwitz

Bad Liebenwerda Lauchhammer Mühlberg on the Elbe River Elsterwerda Schwarzheide Purity and originality: The mineral springs of Mineralquellen Bad Liebenwerda GmbH To Dresden

Königsbrück

TD Deutsche Klimakompressor GmbH (TDDK) is a company Ottendorf-Okrilla of the two Japanese automotive suppliers Toyota Industries Corporation and Denso Corporation and a leading manufacturer To Dresden of compressors for vehicle air conditioning systems in Europe.

Battery production for hybrid and electric vehicles at the Daimler subsidiary Deutsche Accumotive GmbH & Co. KG in , Saxony

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County border Transshipment center for intermodal Bombardier Transportation GmbH’s Center of Expertise for Light State border transport Rail Vehicles and Trams supplies customers around the globe. Federal highway Industrial port

13 With its development, production, and service Federal expressway Airfields portfolio, TRUMPF Sachsen GmbH is the auto- Lausitzring mation specialist for laser cutting and punching Rail route machines within the TRUMPF Group. EuroSpeedway Sustainable production of floor tiles – whether it be for airports or for the White House: Porcelaingres

Eisenhüttenstadt A leading supplier of fantasy products: Elbenwald LOS A shop for fans, from fans.

Winner of the Innovation Award Berlin Brandenburg 2017: Professor Dr. Berg & LDS Kießling GmbH SPN

Peitz

Burg CB 320,000 tons of corrugated card- board per year: The Hamburger 15 To Zary Rieger paper mill /Lusatia (Poland) OSL in

Hornow Großräschen

Spremberg

Elsterheide Weißwasser/ From the picture tube to pioneering float glass: Bernsdorf Glasmanufaktur Brandenburg (GMB) Stölzle Lausitz continues the almost 130 years BZ GR of glassmaking tradition at the business venue Weißwasser. Today, it’s one of the few large Mücka manufacturers on the globe that produces Kamenz high quality crystal drinking glasses.

To 4 Wegliniec¸ (Poland) BORBET has nine production sites and is one of the leading international Görlitz To manufacturers of alloy wheels. With Wroclaw (Poland) the BORBET-Sachsen plant, the family- Neukirch/ owned enterprise expands its capacity Lusatia Sohland on the by 2.5 million wheels to a total of River 20 million alloy wheels per year. Select Industrial and Commercial Zones

Bautzen-Salzenforst (Saxony) Zittau Kittlitz/Lübbenau (Brandenburg) Großschönau Industrial and commercial properties in and around Görlitz (Saxony) Lauchhammer (Brandenburg) Marga/Senftenberg (Brandenburg) Schwarze Pumpe (Brandenburg/Saxony) The globally successful itelligence AG corporation already Sonne/Großräschen (Brandenburg) Producing a wide variety of premium-quality terry products operates three state-of-the-art data centers. The SAP and, thus, building on a regional tradition that dates all Industrial zone Weinau (Saxony) specialists provide top-notch 24/7 service from Bautzen the way back to 1856: möve frottana Textil GmbH & Co. KG. Industrial and commercial zone and Dresden. Bischofswerda Nord (Saxony) Innovative and Business-Friendly

Select Research Projects The Innovation Center of Modern Industry (IMI) is the contact point for companies when it comes to automation tech- nology, digital factory, and Industry 4.0 as well as the initiation of joint research projects. IMI builds the requisite networks between the scientific community and com- mercial enterprises and simulates concrete application scenarios.  www.imi4bb.de

The Chair of Automation Technology at Brandenburg University of Tech- nology supports industrial enter- prises with digital, pioneering, and trendsetting infrastructures. Modular bodyshell cells are developed for electric vehicles with the objective of creating synergies between different production structures. Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg cooperates at a national and international level; for example, with the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation (IFF).  www.b-tu.de/en/automation

The Processing Pilot Plant for Biopolymers Schwarzheide at the corporate site of BASF special- izes in the advanced development of Hand-in-Hand with plastics and 3-D printing. One project focuses on testing the production of blister packages (flat films) which Science and Research need to exhibit such specific charac- teristic properties for the respective product as tensile strength or tem- egional universities cooperate closely the globe. The universities in Lusatia perature resistance. Rwith companies on site from the energy, are broadly diversified and superbly posi-  www.iap.fraunhofer.de/en mining, plastics, chemical, metal, and ma- tioned on their way towards Industry 4.0. chine construction branches. And in turn, The State Governments of Saxony and 3 LaNDER the companies benefit from the students’ Brandenburg promote networks between “LaNDER³” is a close cooperation knowledge. About 10,000 students in more business and science in a very sustain- between the Zittau/Görlitz University than 50 academic fields, primarily in engi- able manner. Because a vibrant, knowl- of Applied Sciences and Lusatian neering sciences, conduct research and edge-based economy forms the backbone companies. The focus is on the ad- vanced development of natural fiber- study hands-on: Highly qualified special- of Lusatia’s innovative power. And poten- reinforced plastics. Renewable raw ists for the region. Internationality plays a tial company founders get the requisite materials from the region are used key role. More than 100 nations are repre- support from the Founder Academy at the for the sustainable production of plas- sented in the lecture halls. Nearly every Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences. tics, and the entire product life cycle fifth student comes from abroad. And just Another plus point is the fact that the is modeled in line with an efficient Brandenburg University of Technology regional scientific network is closely linked energy and environmental balance. Cottbus-Senftenberg alone maintains more to the universities and institutes in the nearby  f-n.hszg.de/forschung/lander3.html than 250 scientific cooperations around metropolises Berlin and Dresden. Universities, Colleges, Vocational Training and Research Institutes Centers/Academies

Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences Embedded in the border triangle, the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences maintains close Brandenburg University of Technology contacts to regional, national, and international Bautzen University of Cooperative Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) companies. In fact, most of its around 3,000 su- Education The BTU with its approximately 8,000 students perbly educated graduates in electrical engineer- The Bautzen University of Cooperative Education from 111 nations educates the professionals of ing, computer science, industrial engineering, focuses on market-integrated professional educa- tomorrow whose knowledge is highly coveted by and mechanical engineering get a job here. The tion: Together with stakeholders from the world of regional companies. BTU students conduct re- university sees itself as a “regional supplier” of business and true to the dual education principle, search, and they cooperate not only with small scientific knowledge who wants to further advance students acquire their degree in 40 specialized and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), but also Lusatia’s economic development. That’s why it programs revolving around the sectors business, with globally active companies from the region. initiated a project that is designed to expand the engineering, social affairs, and health care. The The BTU pursues the objective of meeting the applications of commodity and recycling products knowledge transfer between instruction and prac- regional and national challenges local companies together with the Federal Ministry of Education and tice benefits, above all, regional SMEs. Within the face in such future sectors as energy and IT Research (BMBF). The university also supports scope of the “Solar Test Facility” project, a data bank through innovations and knowledge transfer. and advises potential company founders. concept was developed to investigate those factors   www.b-tu.de/en www.hszg.de/en which influence solar power production – some- thing photovoltaic plant operators need to know.  www.ba-bautzen.de/1

Research Institute for Post-Mining Fraunhofer Plastics Technology Landscapes (FIB) Secondary Level School Center Lusatia Center Upper Lusatia The activities at the FIB are future-oriented: Here, Dual education programs in pioneering industrial Located in Zittau, the Fraunhofer Plastics Tech- students are working meticulously on recultivation branches are offered by the vocational schools nology Center Upper Lusatia is working as a solutions for Lusatian landscapes affected by which have 700 pupils at three locations: Process project group of the -based Fraunhofer open-pit mining – a cooperation between mechanics for plastics and rubber technology, Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Tech- universities and commercial enterprises across chemical technicians, chemical lab technicians, nology (IWU) on the development of lightweight diverse networks. When it comes to application- construction mechanics, machine and plant opera- construction technologies and products. A specific related recultivation research, the region sets an tors, mechatronics technicians, and IT specialists. focus is on the processing, modification, and appli- example: One project addresses the extraction of Theory is applied in close cooperation at the BASF cation of plastics and fiber-reinforced plastics. biomass as a source of energy. production site.  www.iwu.fraunhofer.de/en.html  www.fib-finsterwalde.de  www.oszlausitz.de Beach and bathing fun at the newly Recreation just around the corner: Paddling created Lake Senftenberg on the Spreewald waterways

Livable and Lovable 26 lakes have evolved in Lusatia former open-pit lignite mines. 14,000 ha of landscape were renaturalized. eople love to live in Lusatia. No wonder, Low cost of living. When it comes to the cost Pbecause such beautiful natural land- of living, Lusatia is one of the most attrac- scapes as the Spreewald region, the Lusatian tive in Germany. Rentals and real More than Land of Lakes, and the all estate are inexpensive even though the in- 100,000 offer multifaceted recreational options just vestments into the construction of new resi- tourists spend their vacation around the corner. Towns with historic city dential buildings and into the maintenance in the Lusatian Land of Lakes centers characterize the region. And the so- and modernization of old ones have contin- every year. cial conditions for families are perfect as well. uously increased over the past few years. In 2016, the average net base rent was below High quality of life. The region has done five euros per square meter. a lot to ensure a superb quality of life: In- vestments into the infrastructure; the res- Tourist attraction. But Lusatia doesn’t just toration of such historic city centers as score points with its family-friendly environ- Bautzen, Görlitz, Lübbenau/Spreewald, ment: For the tourism industry, the prerequi- Senftenberg, and Hoyerswerda. Hospitals, sites in the region are particularly favorable public swimming pools, and countless mu- as well. Over the past few years, the figures seums characterize and define the regional have increased significantly: About 1.5 mil- culture. And for those who are attracted by lion guests arrived in 2016, which increased big cities: , Dresden, and Berlin are the number of overnight stays to more than only an hour away by car. When it comes 3.5 million – this equals an annual growth to the balance between family and career, rate of about eight percent. The biggest Lusatia provides excellent opportunities and most popular tourist attraction contin- 830 ha as well: 95.5 percent of all children under ues to be the Spreewald region while the age five have access to full-time child care newly evolving Lusatian Land of Lakes is on is the total surface area of the World Heritage Site programs which is much higher than the the rise. Here, the number of overnight stays Fürst Pückler Park in German average. And sufficient day care increased by an above average 9.5 percent: Bad Muskau. places are also available for the supervision Cycling, hiking, and water sports – this is an of primary school kids after school. attractive combination for tourists. A hallmark for a new way of living: Floating homes in the Lusatian Land of Lakes

Living their traditions, loving their home country: The An architectural gem: The old town of Görlitz

Approx. 4,000 restored single monuments New landscapes: The Lusatian lakes are a World Heritage Site. The UNESCO World Her- are found in Görlitz. new and very spectacular landscape. The itage Site Fürst Pückler Park in Bad Muskau 26 lakes have emerged as a result of the promotes its “spacious meadows and grass- flooding and recultivation of former open- lands, majestic trees, winding paths, meander- pit coal mines. A new environment for ex- ing rivers, and picturesque lakes.” The premis- citing projects has been created on more es, ’s largest landscaped park than 14,000 hectares of land. Ten lakes in the English style, can be explored on , will be navigable for passenger ships and by coach, bike, or boat. For those who pre- connected through canals. A water runway fer rock climbing, hiking, or sports, the for airplanes is also being planned. And Zittau Mountains are the right place: The floating homes are used as permanent mountains along the German-Czech border residences or vacation homes. The small reach heights of up to 792 meters. A dense Already in water communities were established with network of trails and paths provides many 1991, the help of Brandenburg University of scenic lookout points on both sides of the the Spreewald region became Technology, and they aptly demonstrate border. Deeply rooted in Lusatia are the a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. the possibilities of renaturation in the for- Sorbs. This ethnic group with a very eventful mer lignite mining district. In particular, history has been living in the region since the engineering firms, architects, and -land 6th century. Many Sorbs have maintained their scape designers in and beyond the region traditional customs and culture until today. benefit from the extensive expertise of Lusatian researchers. Delicious Lusatia. Lusatia has also gained an excellent reputation with its large variety of Movie city. Görlitz has gained a superb culinary delights: The food industry, which reputation as Europe’s best film location employs about 11,000 people, is one of the over the past few years. With such Holly- key branches here. More than 30,000 tons wood productions as Around the World in of pickled cucumbers from the Spreewald 80 Days and The Reader, the city gained region are processed every year. Mineral fame and renown around the globe. The spring water from Bad Liebenwerda, Kunella In Grand Budapest Hotel was filmed here as gourmet oils, Bauer fruit juices, Bautz’ner 1908, well. The historic old town which is free of mustard, or Sachsenmilch dairy products the Cottbus State Theater any construction sins and neon signs is par- have established themselves as top brands was officially inaugurated. ticularly popular among film directors. and achieve high sales volumes. Your Contacts

Wirtschaftsförderung Land Brandenburg GmbH (WFBB) Brandenburg Invest Torsten Maerksch | Phone: +49 355 78422-14 [email protected] | www.brandenburg-invest.com Wirtschaftsförderung Sachsen GmbH (WFS) Saxony Economic Development Corporation Andreas Lippert | Phone: +49 351 2138-211 [email protected] | www.business-saxony.de Wirtschaftsregion Lausitz GmbH Economic Region Lusatia Corporation Phone: +49 355 28890402 [email protected] | www.wirtschaftsregion-lausitz.de Stadt Cottbus – EGC Entwicklungsgesellschaft Cottbus mbH Imprint City of Cottbus – Cottbus Development Corporation (EGC) Tina Reiche | Phone: +49 355 729913-10 Published by: [email protected] | www.egc-cottbus.de Wirtschaftsförderung Land Branden- Landkreis -Spreewald GmbH (WFBB) and Wirtschaftsför- Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft – Dahme-Spreewald mbH derung Sachsen GmbH (WFS) Dahme-Spreewald County Picture Credits: Economic Development Agency Dahme-Spreewald Cover: LMBV – Peter Radke, BASF, Gerhard Janßen | Phone: +49 3375 5238 0 Rainer Weisflog, Wirtschaftsförde- [email protected] | www.wfg-lds.de rung Brandenburg (WFBB); Page 2: Landkreis Elbe-Elster DEKRA; Page 3: Bombardier; Page 4: Regionale Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft Elbe-Elster mbH BASF, Rainer Weisflog; Page 5: Rainer Elbe-Elster County Weisflog; Page 6: Wirtschaftsförderung Elbe-Elster Regional Economic Development Corporation Brandenburg (WFBB), BASF, TD Deut- Jens Zwanzig | Phone: +49 35341 49 71 50 sche Klimakompressor GmbH (TDDK), [email protected] | www.rwfg-ee.de Daimler AG, Bombardier, TRUMPF Landkreis Oberspreewald-Lausitz Sachsen GmbH; Page 7: Wirtschafts- Sachgebiet Wirtschaft und Förderung förderung Brandenburg (WFBB), Prof. Oberspreewald-Lausitz County Dr. Berg & Kießling GmbH, Elbenwald, Business and Economic Development Department Stölzle Lausitz GmbH, BORBET Sach- Bärbel Weihmann | Phone: +49 3573 87 051 41 sen GmbH, itelligence AG, frottana [email protected] | www.osl-online.de Textil GmbH & Co. KG; Page 8: Rainer Centrum für Innovation und Technologie GmbH (CIT) Weisflog; Page 9: Wirtschaftsförderung Landkreis Spree-Neiße Brandenburg (WFBB), Hochschule Zit- Center for Innovation and Technology (CIT) tau/Görlitz – Jan Gutzeit, Rainer Weis- Spree-Neisse County flog, IWU Fraunhofer Kunstoffzentrum, Rainer Schubert | Phone: +49 3562 69 241 0 FIB e.V. in Finsterwalde – Jürgen Vetter; [email protected] | www.cit-wfg.de/en Page 10: Rainer Weisflog; Page 11: Landkreis Bautzen Rainer Weisflog, imago/imagebroker, Landratsamt Bautzen Ingo Teich Bautzen County District Administration Bautzen Layout and Production: Jens Frühauf | Phone: +49 3591 5251-61200 mdsCreative GmbH [email protected] | www.landkreis-bautzen.de ARNOLD group Landkreis Görlitz Editorial Deadline: Entwicklungsgesellschaft – Niederschlesische Oberlausitz mbH January 2018 Görlitz County Lower -Upper Lusatia Development Corporation Sven Mimus | Phone: +49 3581 32901-0 [email protected] | www.wirtschaft-goerlitz.de