Forum IPW Information from the Industrial Park Walsrode Issue 02

Forum IPW Information from the Industrial Park Walsrode Issue 02 | 2008

Wipak Walsrode GmbH New production line: expanding core business

All signs are clearly pointing aroma barrier and therefore meeting towards growth within the the stringent demands of the food Wipak Group. Having installed an industry and retailers. In addition additional production line for coextrusion allows films to be down- multilayer films, the company gauged, thus saving resources and has expanded its production accelerating the food processors’ facilities at its largest site – packaging processes. here in Northern Germany. The new line came on stream in The new production line is one of the Industrial Park Walsrode in the company’s largest single capital mid-June. It is part of Wipak’s investments in recent years. Since the response to the steady rise in takeover by the Finnland-based Wihuri the demand for high-quality Group in 2001, several millions of euros packaging materials. have been invested in R&D, production and logistics. At Wipak Walsrode around 75 per cent of turnover is accounted for by the development and manufacture of high-grade food packaging films. “The market is growing continually, and in segments such as organic products Epurex Films GmbH and frozen meals the growth rates are even in double digits,” said Matti Grasping Rovamaa, General Manager Wipak advertisements Central, during the start-up ceremony. Do escalator handrails always have “Against this positive economic back- to be black? Epurex Films developed ground, expanding our production special film grades for the Austrian gives us the opportunity to continue company ad-roller with which to turn to grow.” escalators into an unconventional advertising medium. Its investment in this state-of- the-art coextrusion technology is a Page 3 strategic milestone for Wipak in a bid to consolidate its leading position in the field of high-grade barrier Chamber of commerce survey films and expand its business still further. Its annual production capaci - Industry provides ties have thus increased by several new jobs thousand tonnes. “The new line enables The region’s industrial businesses us to respond to our customers’ de- assess the current economic situation mands even more flexibly and rapidly as stable. Especially firms operating with consistently high quality,” says in mechanical engineering and in the Rovamaa. chemical and plastics industries are optimistic as the second half of the The films coextrusion technology year commences, and plan to recruit involved enables sophisticated multi- new employees. layer composite films to be produced which perform a broad array of func - Page 6 tions, such as providing an oxygen and

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M-Pro-Tec GmbH Springboard to the global market

M-Pro-Tec GmbH is making a name ChemSpec 2008, Munich for itself in the food industry by supplying packaging equipment based on modern robot technology Setting sights on SMEs and tailor-made gripper modules. The Walsrode-based company has been running its own facilities in the The Industrial Park Walsrode provided success and reputation on the human IPW since early 2007. “Our decision an extra-special surprise service at factor, proximity, neighbourliness to set up our business in the Econo - the ChemSpec international fine and and professionalism,” explains Torsten mic Delta and to invest in our own speciality chemicals event in Munich. Wyszniewski, IPW Location Market- production capacities has paid off,” Professional shoe shiners brought ing Manager. “Compared with mega- says Managing Director Meinhard some of the twenties’ flair to the sized locations, we score valuable Protz. “The IPW’s up-to-date infra - fair and polished the shoes of visitors points on account of our manageable structure and our closeness to the to the IPW exhibition stand – in size, state-of-the-art infrastructure, other resident companies enable us 2 fine style with leather armchair, fair conditions and demand-oriented to convert our ideas into reality wooden pedestal and foot rest. services.” The great response proved swiftly.” This spring, the company that the IPW had got off on the right supplied the first machines for a It was part of the Industrial Park’s foot with its concept at ChemSpec. US group’s food processing plant drive captioned “Professional with a Attracted by the event artists, the in Lithuania. personal touch”, aimed at approach- “Shoe Shine Boys”, more than 100 ing small and medium-sized enter- visitors not only gained information prises (SMEs) which intend to grow about the options offered by the IPW, and therefore need the right level but also left with a shining impress- of infrastructure. “The IPW stakes its ion of a modern industrial location.

The Dow Chemical Company Award: Dow is among Germany’s best employers

The Dow Chemical Company is Among companies with more than employees assessed their employer in one of the top employers nation- 5,000 employees Dow was awarded five categories: “Credibility”, “Respect”, wide: this is the outcome of second place, as previously in 2006. “Fairness”, “Pride” and “Team Orienta - the benchmark study entitled In the chemical industry category Dow tion”. Having acquired the former “Germany’s Best Employers achieved first place. By awarding a Bayer subsidiary Wolff Walsrode AG 2008”. The study is carried special prize in the category “Diversity” and founding Wolff Cellulosics GmbH out annually by the German the jury also acknowledged the global (DWC) in July 2007, the US concern “Great Place to Work ® Institute” chemical company’s cultural diversity. also runs development and produc- jointly with the German magazine In the overall ranking Dow came 22nd tion facilities in the Industrial Park Capital. out of a record 252 participants. The Walsrode. More than half of DWC’s study included a representative survey global workforce of 2,200 is employed in which some 400 randomly selected here.

Innovation & Growth

Epurex Films GmbH “Grasping” advertisements

By supplying the means to adver - escalators and travellators, or more tise on escalator handrails, the precisely their handrails, to be an Austrian company ad-roller GmbH ideal advertising medium. The moment is seeking to provide creative of surprise works perfectly here. impulses in the international Colourful handrails carrying promotion- advertising market. Epurex Films al messages and motifs make escala- GmbH, a leading global supplier tors eyecatchers from afar. of high-performance technical films, developed special film Calling his idea “ad-roller”, Arthofer has grades which make this some- turned it into a new and literally gra - what different kind of advertising spable special type of advertising and possible. has been able to rely on some strong partners in its development. They inclu - Advertising has to keep finding new de the Austrian rubber processor and ways of getting noticed by its target tyre manufacturer Semperit – a leading groups. And the bar that needs jump- handrail supplier – and the Bayer ing in order to reach the consumer’s subsidiary Epurex Films, which has mind is continuously being raised. developed special multilayer films that Thousands of promotional messages enable this unconventional type of compete daily for our attention via the advertising to be realized. Internet, television, movie theatres, newspapers, flyers, posters, mobile Getting “ad-roller” ready to market phones, and other media. But what was challenging. More than six years about escalators? of development elapsed between the initial idea and its implementation; Everyday around the world millions countless test series and film formula - of people use escalators – at airports, tions were necessary before handrail subway stations and department stores advertising was able to meet the exact- – spending on average 25 seconds to ing requirements encountered in actual get from one floor to the next. The practice. The handrail laminating films advertising expert and photographer are subjected to constant bending and Walter Arthofer from Vienna considers touching. In order to present the promotional message flawlessly, the film’s flexibility is just as crucial as its resistance to cleaning agents and the durability and retention of the graphic image’s brilliant colours. Whether it is an image/sales campaign or a product guide in shopping malls – it is bound to catch the eye. And the 25 second dwell time per escalator ride and “passenger” is a new hard currency for advertisers and marketing experts in this fast-moving business sector which thrives on originality and attracting attention.

More information at: www.epurex.de www.ad-roller.com

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Management training programmes

Exclusive management training in a pleasant The training scheme is tuned to the I Modern training centre atmosphere is on offer as part of the Caredo pro - specific knowledge and capabilities I Learning in small groups gramme devised by AF Personalpartner GmbH which executive employees require in I Field-experienced training staff (AFP). Around 230 seminars are held every year medium-sized and major industrial I First-class language options where some 3,300 senior and junior managerial corporations, including project and I Diverse course & seminar programme staff are prepared for an increasingly global conflict management, teamworking, I Extensive learning aids labour market. communication, presentation and negotiating techniques. The “Villa Wolff” is available as a modern training and conference centre adjacent to the IPW.

The Industrial Park Walsrode

Plug and play Facts & Figures 4 The Industrial Park Walsrode I Area: 130 hectares I Companies: more than 20 (IPW) is an ideal launch pad I Workforce: approx. 2600 I Production space: 210,000 m 2 for small and medium-sized I 30 ha of area currently available enterprises (SMEs) and it offers I Vacant offices & laboratories plenty of scope for development. Modern infrastructure, demand- oriented services, fair terms and conditions, and efficient logistics provide a firm base for Location

sustainable growth and success. I Bomlitz/Walsrode, Germany I In the triangle formed by The IPW is a central starting the major cities HAMBURG Hamburg (100 km), point for the markets in Nor - Hanover (65 km) and Bremen (65 km) thern Germany and in Northern I Motorways A7 and A27 BREMEN I Close to international and Eastern Europe. airports & seaports I In-park rail system linked to national network HANNOVER

Business Location IPW

Vacant Areas

Röpersberg-Ost

For growth-oriented businesses Size: approx. 6.5 ha, expansion in the process industry there are by around 18 ha possible in total 25 hectares of vacant land 2 available in the Industrial Park Price: rent from 0.30 €/m per month (fully serviced) Walsrode, of which a plot covering Supply & drainage: potable/process water | rainwater/wastewater sewers 6.5 hectares is fully serviced. Utility supplies: natural gas | steam (up to 20 bar) | electric power/medium-high The expansion areas are directly voltage (5 KV/20 KV) adjacent to this site and can be occupied at short notice. In-park: rail connection Misc.: various conduits (for IT, communications etc.) | fire-fighting water supply

Information and Contact: Torsten Wyszniewski | Tel.: +49 5161/44-3086 E-Mail: [email protected]

Companies Sectors Services 5 (Selection in alphabetical order) (Selection) I AF Personalpartner I Chemical industry I Permit/approval management I Atos Origin I Plastics processing I Engineering I CaseTech I Life sciences I Procurement I Dow Wolff Cellulosics I Logistics (incl. raw materials) I Epurex Films I IT services I Logistics I OHE I Engineering I Security service I Probis I Quality management I Wipak Walsrode I Energy I Fire prevention I IT, telecommunications I Workshops I Technical services I Fire service

Good reasons for relocating to the IPW

Reduced “time to market” Optimized human resources Straightforward permit procedure – Appropriate range of services from comprehensive on-site project management. recruiting to engineering “on demand”. Reduced capital investment Strong community State-of-the-art infrastructure, low-cost Profiting from “economy of size”, rental/lease schemes for real estate. rapid integration into the region. Reduced logistics expenses Utilization of existing supply chains.

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Economic trend Economic situation in industry is stable

The economic situation of businesses of the businesses intend to take on rise in orders received. Obstacles with in the region continues to be stable. additional employees. In particular in regard to further growth, on the other This is the outcome of the latest econo - industry a fifth of the companies hand, include the high cost of energy, mic survey by the Lüneburg-Wolfsburg are planning to recruit new staff. The the upward trend of the euro, minimum Chamber of Industry and Commerce. demand for manpower also applies to wages and the heralded inheritance Around 85 per cent of the approximate - the chmical industry and the plastics tax reform. ly 400 industrial companies asked rated and rubber processing sector. Expecta - their situation somewhere between tions in the mechanical engineering More information at: satisfactory and good. Some 18 per cent sector are equally optimistic due to the www.ihk24-lueneburg.de

Chemical industry Mechanical engineering Business services The business situation continues Overall, there is an optimistic mood This sector continues to provide to be good and expectations are in this sector. Order books have filled vital support for the economy. optimistic. Capital investments and up considerably; sales forecasts have Around 90 per cent of the service the number of jobs are on the been revised downwards against a providers are satisfied with the increase. background of stagnating prices and situation. Further capital expenditure

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Companies at the Industrial Park

TeeJet Bomlitz GmbH From spray nozzles to electronics

Spraying, fertilizing, seeding – agriculture is the field in which TeeJet Technologies operates. The US company started to grow when the first crop protection products came onto the market over 60 years ago. With its portfolio ranging from spray nozzles and valves through to GPS guidance and control systems, and ISOBUS implement control standards, the family business founded in 1937 is among the leading suppliers in this sector. The German-speaking market is served by expect us to supply innovative and TeeJet Bomlitz GmbH from its base in the Industrial Park Walsrode. sophisticated solutions,” says Sales Manager Dr. Bernd Göbel who, together For four years now the Lüneburg with his colleagues, provides advice Heath has been the pivot of TeeJet’s and customer care to agricultural sales operations in the German and machinery and equipmant manufac- (since 2006) Austrian markets. This turers, wholesalers and dealers from EU grants central location with excellent trans- the sales office based in the IPW. port links in an agriculturally oriented region such as Lower Saxony plus the In addition to supplying technology, More money technological infrastructure and know- TeeJet Bomlitz pays special attention how of a modern industrial park were to technical service which the local for innovative deciding factors in favour of setting up sales team provides through TeeJet’s one of five European sales offices at development and production sites in, businesses the IPW. for instance, Schorndorf (Southern Germany) and Denmark. Companies TeeJet’s portfolio covers several hund - based in the IPW such as Probis, which 65 billion euros will be granted to reds of products and systems, including have their own workshops, “comple - small and medium-sized businesses components for environment-friendly ment our facilities superbly in specific by the European Union (EU) over the and efficient application of crop protec - cases,” says Göbel. “This on-site techni - next seven years. “Our objective must 7 tion products as well as systems for cal expertise and support makes us be to encourage more companies to automatic levelling when using ever- flexible and allows us to produce pro - apply for these grants,” says Walter larger spray booms. This broad product duct samples and carry out material Hirche, Lower Saxony’s Minister of range results from decades of experi- tests. This enables us to offer services Economics. The grants would be paid ence in the various agricultural mar- on the high level expected by our in addition to the regional economic kets around the globe. “Our customers customers worldwide.” aid from the European Union in the amount of 1.6 billion euros which Contact: Lower Saxony will receive between TeeJet Bomlitz GmbH | Dr. Bernd Göbel | Tel. +49 5161/4816-0 | www.teejet.de 2007 and 2013 to support its economy and labour market. The initial point of contact in Lower Saxony for busi - KURT Zeitarbeit GmbH nesses seeking EU grants is the NBank. The EU grant schemes focus on providing financial aid for research Intensifying business relations and innovation. Entrepreneurs can participate in projects featuring bio - The temporary employment agency ing clerk Otto Elbers tends to the needs technology, information and commu - KURT Zeitarbeit GmbH knows its way of clients and service staff in and nication technologies or the food around in the IPW, having provided around the IPW. Andreas Uredat, industry. Other schemes, too – parti - manpower services here for more than deployment manager, described setting cularly in the environment and 10 years. In the summer of last year up the branch as a logical step: “Close energy fields – may be of interest the company specializing in industrial proximity to the IPW is particularly to small or medium-sized businesses. and technical jobs and based in Lehrte, important in fostering relations both near Hanover, opened up a branch with staff and clients, and in offering More information at: office here. The Bomlitz branch is one the entire spectrum of services in this www.nbank.de of twelve in Germany and is located in field.” Founded in 1992, KURT Zeit- the building used by AF Personalpartner arbeit serves more than 900 companies GmbH, the HR and training company and places some 1,000 temps in jobs with which KURT has close ties. Manag- throughout Germany.

Contact: KURT Zeitarbeit GmbH | Büro Bomlitz | Otto Elbers | Tel.: +49 5161/94903-13 [email protected] | www.kurt-zeitarbeit.de

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