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Thuringia has an irresistible attraction for the automo- Product segments tive industry: Global players such as /PSA, Magna, by employees Bosch, BMW, Daimler, IHI and BorgWarner have set up production here.

Thuringia is a central location that is never far from ’s and ’s carmakers. Around 660 automotive manufacturers and supplier companies have production opera- tions in Thuringia; around 68,000 people work in the industry. Together, they generat- ed over € 9.4 billion in revenue in 2017. Alongside large corporations, many nimble mid- sized firms drive growth in this sector. One of the strengths of the Thuringian industry is its wide range of technological competencies. Auto manufacturing has deep roots in Drive system/chassis 48 % Auto body/exteriors 21 % the state: Already in the early 20th century, BMW produced their first car in Thuringia. Electrics/electronics 16 % Today, half of all Daimler engines are manufactured in a plant in Thuringia. Interiors 15 %

(Source: Study „Paths to sustainability for the Thuringian at a glance automotive supplier industry in Thuringia“, 07/2018)

The portal „virtual automobile“ represents the know-how of more than 500 More information companies of the Thuringian automotive industry. The search function reveals potential partners for production and research & development. on the automotive www.virtuelles-automobil-thueringen.de location Thuringia A fast-track Sought-after specialists network. with great ideas. The region is the physical nucleus Thuringia has been making cars for over of the industry: it lies at the geographical a hundred years. It still draws enormous center of Germany. expertise from this tradition.

In other words, businesses who invest in Thuringia benefit Local universities produce far more engineers than the nation- from close proximity to Germany’s and Europe’s major carmak- al average. One degree program specifically targeting the au- ers. Five connect Thuringia to all major cities and tomotive industry is Automotive engineering (B. Sc./M. Sc.) at production centers. The airports in , and Frank- the University of Technology. furt can be reached quickly. Within a mere five hours, you can get to any automotive location in Germany from Thuringia. Other specialized programs such as mechanical engineering, material flow and logistics or mobility management are offered by: >> Ilmenau University of Technology >> University of Applied Sciences >> Erfurt University of Applied Sciences > University of Applied Sciences > >> University of Cooperative Education -Eisenach (DHGE)

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Daimler Würzburg Munich Ford GM/Opel Porsche Volkswagen New trends in the automotive Study industry. “Paths to sustainability for the auto- motive supplier industry in Thuringia”

Close ties between business and academia drive the The global automotive industry is shift to sustainable mobility. undergoing a profound structural change, which in the coming 10 to 15 years is set to radically change the Automotive firms in Thuringia benefit heavily from the research ecosystem and the sector. This study, which was com- declared goal of all companies and researchers to make the state one of Europe’s pleted in July 2018, provides impor- premier technology centers. The Thuringian Economics Ministry provides incentives tant stimuli for the “Thuringia Auto- motive ” of the Free State of and institutional structures to help car parts suppliers adapt quickly to the funda- Thuringia, which is intended to guide mental changes in the automotive industry such as new drive systems, lightweight and support the sector’s transforma- or self-driving vehicles. tion process.

The Thuringian Center for Mobility (ThIMo) supports the industrial change towards a sustainable mobility. The vision of ThIMo is to find scientific so- automotive thüringen lutions for challenges associated with mobility. Environmental responsibility, in- Companies such as BMW, Borbet, telligence, digitized solutions and complex mobility networks are in the focus of Lear, MDC Power (Daimler), SAMAG or research. The center has more than 200 active collaborations with national and in- EDAG are among the circa 100 mem- ternational partners from research and industry that have access to state-of-the-art bers of automotive thüringen, an in- research equipment and benefit from the large network and competences gathered dustry association. within the center. www.mobilitaet-thueringen.de This alliance of businesses, univer- sities and research institutions sup- Selected research institutions, R&D service providers and ports Thuringian car parts manu- technology agencies in Thuringia: facturers and actively promotes the competitiveness and future sustain- >> CiS – Research Institute for Microsensors, Erfurt ability of Thuringia as an automo- >> Institute for Microelectronic and Mechatronic Systems (IMMS), Ilmenau tive location. In addition, automotive >> Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (IOF), Jena thüringen helps its members cooper- >> Thuringian Institute of Textile and Plastics Research (TITK), ate, analyze markets, foster cooper- >> GFE – Association for Production Engineering and Development, Schmalkalden ation networks among its members, >> Günter Köhler Institute for Joining Technology and Materials Testing (IFW), Jena gain quicker access to OEMs and >> IMG Electronic & Power Systems, Nordhausen present their products and services >> adapt engineering, Nordhausen at trade shows and industry events. >> ThEGA – Thuringian Energy and GreenTech Agency, Erfurt www.automotive-thueringen.de Selected companies

Global players in the automotive industry with sites in Thuringia Continental Automotive, Mühlhausen Lear Corporation, Eisenach Magna Int. Stanztechnik, Heiligen- stadt Robert Bosch Fahrzeugelektrik Eisenach, Eisenach ZF , Success made in Thuringia. further specialized suppliers/OEMs: Benteler Automobiltechnik Eisenach, Thuringia offers outstanding growth opportunities for Eisenach BMW Fahrzeugtechnik, carmakers and auto parts manufacturers with various /Eisenach competencies. Borbet Thüringen, Langensalza Eaton Germany, Nordhausen CATL BORBET Continental Emitec, Eisenach The Chinese battery manufacturer Con- Since 2004, Borbet operates Europe’s FEUER powertrain, Nordhausen temporary Amperex Technology Ltd. largest plant for aluminium wheels in Hako, Werk Multicar, (CATL), one of the leading produc- , Thuringia, and em- Mubea Fahrwerksfedern, Weißensee ers worldwide, is building its first fac- ploys 900 staff. The location Bad Lan- Meleghy Automotive, Gera tory outside of in on a gensalza was chosen for its history in Truck-Lite Europe, Eisenach 70 hectares site. In a first step, CATL aluminum and magnesium casting and will create 600 jobs and invest €240m the available local expertise and quali- SAMAG Truck Components GmbH, in Germany’s first battery production fied workers. Königsee plant.

IHI Charging Systems International BorgWarner Transmission Systems MDC Power This company develops and produces The skilled labor pool, excellent traffic MDC Power GmbH, a Daimler subsidiary, high-efficiency turbochargers. As part of links and ready support provided by the was established in 2003. From the start, the Japanese IHI group – one of the larg- regional government convinced US car the engine manufacturer has focused on est makers of turbochargers and charg- parts maker BorgWarner to expand to delivering top quality and steadily ex- ing systems for cars and commercial Thuringia. In Arnstadt, the company panded its product range. Today, MDC vehicles – IHI Charging Systems Inter- built a-state-of-the-art facility for pro- Power employees build a wide variety national GmbH relocated its headquar- ducing clutches for double clutch trans- of engine models in Thuringia – ranging ters to Arnstadt and employs about 440 miss drive systems, e.g. for the Bugat- from 95 to 360 HP. These motors power people. ti Veyron. almost all Mercedes-Benz passenger car and commercial vehicle series.

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Picture Credit: Bildnachweis: © Nadla/GettyImages; Docter Optics; BORBET GmbH; J-H Paulsen / fotolia.com; TU Ilmenau - ThIMo; MDC Power, Fotograf Dirk Wächter

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