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WELCOME TO RHEINLAND-PFALZ 2018-07-05_RZ_05_ISB_Standort_E.indd 2 05.07.18 14:52 EVERYTHING IS CLOSE AT HAND The Rhine and Moselle rivers put the state of Rhineland-Palatinate at the geographic center of Europe. Rivers, like arteries, are vital to human existence and to business, essential to transportation and trade. From an economic standpoint no other European river is more important than the Rhine. Like a string of pearls it threads its way through major business centers, from Rotterdam through the Ruhr basin onto Basel. At the river’s center lies Rhineland-Palatinate and its state capital, Mainz. Rivers link Europe’s cultures and endow people living along their banks with distinctive traits. No surprise then that the people of Rhineland-Palatinate are open-minded, outgoing and communicative world citizens. Kopenhagen Berlin London Mainz Frankfurt am Main Paris Wien Mailand 2 2018-07-05_RZ_05_ISB_Standort_E.indd 2 05.07.18 14:52 WELCOME! Being in the heart of Europe and surrounded by start-up land- the neighbouring countries of France, Luxem- scape is expan- bourg and Belgium, the State of Rhineland-Pala- ding continuo- tinate has established itself as an internationally usly and successful, future-oriented business location. is assuming The dense network of roads and the excellent increasingly connections to the Frankfurt airport guarantee larger space fast transportation in any direction. Moreover, among the foundations. Rhineland-Palatinate economy assumes a leading position in Germany with an export rate of 55,9 Digitisation processes are increasingly integrated percent and one of the lowest unemployment to keep our businesses worldwide competitive in rates. the future. Industry 4.0 describes the structural change, which digitisation means to our economy. Rhineland-Palatinate is the home of innovative We in Rhineland-Palatinate, focus on the close SMEs. Many innovations in, for example me- integration of business, science and research. chanical engineering, healthcare industry, metal industry or the food industry come from family Networks and cooperation constitute the owned businesses that form the backbone of the strength of our economy on the whole. We at- economy of Rhineland-Palatinate. They guarantee tach great importance to the optimal interaction the quality of dual training, which enjoys interna- between production and suppliers, international tionally an excellent reputation. corporations and high-performance SMEs, econo- my and science. We specifically support this inter- In addition to leading companies in the SME sec- action by offering exceptional industry networks tor, global companies - such as the chemical com- and clusters. Be it in the commercial vehicle pany BASF in Ludwigshafen, the pharmaceutical industry, the metal-ceramic plastics industry with manufacturer Boehringer Ingelheim, Mercedes innovative materials technology or environmental Benz with the world’s largest commercial vehicle technology. Together, all of us are stronger, even plant in Wörth or the special glass manufacturer in the world markets. SCHOTT AG in Mainz - provide a healthy mix of industries, quality jobs and high added value. My goal as the Minister of Economic Affairs of the Every seventh employee in the state works in a State of Rhineland-Palatinate is to create the best high technology field. Thus, Rhineland-Palatinate conditions for entrepreneurs - family businesses, is one of the top 20 regions in Europe when it international corporations and start-ups. It is the comes to innovation potential. mix of tradition and modern times that makes our state so unique and so successful. It is worth Rhineland-Palatinate also looks to entrepreneurs. investing in Rhineland-Palatinate. They will find here attractive funding opportuni- ties, and the right conditions for steady growth. As successful SMEs of tomorrow, this is how entrepreneurs develop new ideas and ensure Dr. Volker Wissing, dynamism and competitive edge in their future- Minister of Economic Affairs, Transport, oriented business models. In particular, the Agriculture and Viniculture 3 2018-07-05_RZ_05_ISB_Standort_E.indd 3 05.07.18 14:52 FROM RHINELAND-PALATINATE INTO THE WORLD 4 5 2018-07-05_RZ_05_ISB_Standort_E.indd 4 05.07.18 14:52 Fissler GmbH, Werner & Mertz GmbH, Alfred Sternjakob GmbH & Co. KG, Apollinaris GmbH, 4 5 Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG, Bitburger Braugruppe GmbH, HORNBACH-Baumarkt-Aktiengesellschaft, Schott AG 2018-07-05_RZ_05_ISB_Standort_E.indd 5 05.07.18 14:52 TEN GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE RHINELAND-PALATINATE 1. Europe’s top location 4. Innovation through cooperation Rhineland-Palatinate, part of dynamic southwest Research institutions and universities spark Ger many, is a region with high employment and in novations. Technology centers provide an an attractive investment climate. Next-door to ideal platform for launching new companies. To France, Belgium, and Luxembourg and part of consolidate the innovative resources in the state, the Rhine-Main and Rhine-Neckar business hubs, business and science work closely together and Rhineland-Palatinate is outstandingly located for continually surpass one another to achieve top those poised to conquer markets. performance. The shortest-path principle applies in earnest. 2. Strong industries 5. Broadband service everywhere Rhineland-Palatinate is a flourishing corporate neighborhood. Companies are either components Rhineland-Palatinate backs broadband, right across of a strong industrial business and science environ- the state. Already a disproportionately high number ment, as is the case for the commercial vehicles of Rhineland-Palatinate residents use a broadband industry, the metal, ceramic and plastic sector, and connection to access the Internet; broadband the chemical and pharmaceutical industries; or is already available to around 98 percent of the they work side by side with internationally suc- population. To benefit from all growth and innova- cessful, mostly mid-sized enterprises, in particular tion stimuli connected with the availability of faster those in specialized environmental technologies. broadband connections, the expansion of the high- Companies are always rooted in the right environ- speed broadband networks will be continued in the ment. coming years. 3. First-rate company manpower 6. Excellent operating base with growth perspectives Qualified employees are more important than ever. For this reason Rhineland-Palatinate pays A successful mix of large and medium-sized com- special attention to professional training. More panies from across the business spectrum make than 20 universities and research organizations Rhineland-Palatinate an above-average performer continuously train new generations of workers. among European regions. This is complemented None of them charge tuition fees for undergradu- by the professional support for entrepreneurs and ate studies. Graduates of engineering schools and start-ups through attractive funding opportuni- the dual-training system (combined schooling ties and good conditions. The quality of life also and on-the-job training designed to deliver skills speaks for Rhineland-Palatinate: Here, investors and master craftsmen for the workforce) enjoy and their families find everything they need for an enviable reputation throughout the world. success at work and a family-friendly life. 6 2018-07-05_RZ_05_ISB_Standort_E.indd 6 05.07.18 14:52 Rhineland-Palatinate provides everything that investors and families need for successful work and family-friendly living. 7. Solutions for everything 9. Quality of life in enthralling surroundings A mere knock on the door is the fastest and easi- est way to make progress for Rhineland-Palati- Rhineland-Palatinate accents the joys of life — nate entrepreneurs and investors. There is noth- in every respect. Wines from Germany’s No. 1 ing to stop you from sitting down with mayors, wine-producing state enjoy international critical district administrators, or ministers for a personal acclaim from juries and, above all, consumers. discussion. People know and support each other, Culture is ingrained in the scenery. Visiting any and join in to find solutions. It is not surprising of the state’s four UNESCO World Heritage Sites that Rhineland-Palatinate can make the impos- makes for an unforgettable experience. It is no sible possible. wonder that Rhineland-Palatinate ranks among the most popular vacation destinations in Germa- ny. It is truly a wonderful place to live and work. 8. International transport connections Air, rail, road, and waterways serve world markets. 10. Welcome home Thanks to an excellent highway system, fast ac- cess to airports (Frankfurt, Frankfurt-Hahn, Koeln/ In Rhineland-Palatinate we think and act as Bonn and Saarbruecken) as well as ultra-fast trains Europeans — no wonder considering our loca- destined for German and European metropolitan tion. Elementary schools teach the languages of areas and business hubs, Rhineland-Palatinate is adjacent countries. We are open to the world and truly well connected. And then there’s the Rhine, of fascinated in people of different national back- course — Europe’s most important waterway. grounds. Corporate managers can feel assured that their employees’ families in Rhineland- Palatinate will have at their disposal outstanding childcare services and all-day schooling. 7 2018-07-05_RZ_05_ISB_Standort_E.indd 7 05.07.18 14:52 AT HOME IN RHINELAND-PALATINATE: GLOBAL PLAYERS UND HIDDEN CHAMPIONS 8 9 2018-07-05_RZ_05_ISB_Standort_E.indd 8 05.07.18 14:52 In the heart of Europe,