Commercial Site District of Regen
Guenther Raith (degrees in business administration/business law) Trade Promoter
District Office of Regen – Regional Management Poschetsrieder Str. 16 D-94209 Regen
Tel. +49 (0) 99 21 / 6 01 – 331 [email protected] www.wirtschaftsstandort-regen.de The district of Regen – in the heart of Europe The district of Regen in the beautiful Bavarian Forest belongs to the administrative region of Lower Bavaria and is comprised of 24 communities which extend over a surface area of 375 sq mi. As a result of the eastward expansion of the EU, the district is located in the heart of Europe and is an ideal stepping stone to the markets of Eastern Europe. Many companies and businesses from various branches such as optoelectronics, the automobile industry, plastics/mechanical engineering and the electronics industry have selected the district of Regen as their business site.
“Better together“ is the motto that we live daily, across all areas and organizations. To this end, the district of Regen and its communities support their companies in every way possible.
Map: www.wikipedia.de The district of Regen – for good reasons
The following facts speak in favor of the district of Regen:
Well-trained and qualified skilled workers
A highly diversified educational system in the region, among others with the University of Deggendorf with its branch facilities
Support of business investments through regional subsidies
Reasonably priced commercial sites and real estate
Loyal, highly motivated employees and slight labor turnover rates
Low costs of living
Well established regional and supra-regional branch networks The district of Regen – labor market The district of Regen is characterized by a low rate of unemployment.
With 2.7% (as of August 2012) the unemployment rate in the district lies clearly below those of most of the neighboring districts as well as the rates of Lower Bavaria (3.2%) and Bavaria (3.7%).
The demand for qualified employees is continually rising.
The regional management in the district of Regen and its partners organize activities to attract further qualified employees to the district or to motivate them to return to their native district. The district of Regen – branches
The district of Regen is characterized by the variety of its branches :
A wide-spread spectrum, influenced by medium-sized companies in industry, handicrafts, trade and services characterize the regional economic sphere.
Traditionally the glass and wood processing industries are located in the region. Beyond them, mainly plastic processing firms, electrotechnology as well as metals processing and the automobile industry contribute to the multi-layered range of small and medium-sized businesses.
Tourism and commerce in all of their facets represent other essential mainstays of the region. The district of Regen – selected leading businesses
Linhardt Metallwarenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
Linhardt is one of the leading packaging manufacturers in Europe. Every day highly- qualified employees at four sites produce more than three million packaging materials, including tubes of aluminum and plastic, aerosol cans, markers and application pens and many others. The company‘s production facilities are among the most modern in the world. Many prizes and distinctions which were won by Linhardt in national and international competitions, are evidence of the company‘s innovational strengths.
Approx. 1000 employees Well-trained & qualified specialists More than a third of the production is exported to foreign countries
www.linhardt.com The district of Regen – selected leading businesses
Qioptiq Photonics GmbH & Co. KG
The merger of Rodenstock Präzisionsoptik GmbH & Co. KG and LINOS Photonics GmbH as a new corporation, LINOS Photonics GmbH & Co. KG, took place in 2002. The new company moved to the newly built production plant in Regen in 2006. Then, in 2007, the integration into the company Qioptiq Photonics GmbH & Co. KG was effected. Presently the company employs approx. 230 employees as well as 15 apprentices at its location in Regen. Among the precision optical components it produces are for example spherical lenses, flat/prism optics, cylindrical lenses, aspherical lenses including freeform surfaces, hot- forming processes, fine cementing, etc. In addition, the firm maintains cooperation arrangements with scientific institutes.
Innovative solutions in the area of optics New production area of 75,350 sq ft
www.qioptiq.de The district of Regen – selected leading businesses
Rehau
Rehau has been an established name in Viechtach for 50 years now. This company can be designated as a polymer specialist and leading supplier of high-tech solutions in the fields of construction, automotive and industry. The focus of its production lies in the areas of piping and the correspondingly associated molded components. Bumper systems, rear spoilers and various air conduction systems for nearly all notable automobile manufacturers are currently being produced there.
World-wide 15,000 employees, 800 employees in Viechtach Rehau invested over 50 million € in the past three years Represented at more than 170 locations
www.rehau.de
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Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
This company is the largest producer of electronic devices for measurement technology in Europe. For decades, its range of products has been regarded as the epitome of precision, quality and reliability in different branches. Since 1969, Rohde & Schwarz in Teisnach has been part of the company‘s Manufacturing Services. Electromechanical components, systems and custom-made models are produced for the automotive branch, for aerospace engineering with its high-tech products and for medical technology. Transmitters, communication systems, charging stations for electric vehicles for world-wide usage as well as printed circuit boards and housing parts complete the diversified production spectrum.
Internationally recognized seal of quality More than 1,350 skilled employees Production area of over 473,600 ft²
www.teisnach.rohde-schwarz.com The district of Regen – selected leading businesses
Rodenstock GmbH
More than 130 years of tradition, experience and the associated know-how have made Rodenstock one of the most prominent manufacturers of eyeglass lenses and frames. Individuality is the keyword for the success of its eyeglass frames: the multifaceted collections stand out because of their high-quality materials and sophisticated design and offer wearers of glasses a wide selection. Among others with licensed brands such as Porsche Design, Mercedes Benz and Alfred Dunhill.
A proven international seal of quality "Made by Rodenstock" Deliveries to over 80 countries world-wide Awarded over 50 prizes 4,200 employees world-wide
www.rodenstock.de The district of Regen – selected leading businesses
Zwiesel Kristallglas AG
For over 130 years Zwiesel Kristallglas AG has been combining perfect craftsmanship and modern technologies in glass-making. Founded in 1872 in Zwiesel in Lower Bavaria, the owner-managed stock corporation has been marketing its products world-wide in over 120 countries since 2001.
Sustainable approach Investments in new technologies and products
Its internationally patented Tritan® technology earned the company the position of a leading innovator. With three strong brands – Schott Zwiesel, Zwiesel 1872 and Jenaer Glas – the company covers the complete spectrum sur- rounding wine and table culture and supplies elegant accessories for home interiors.
www.zwiesel-kristallglas.com The district of Regen – university site
Technology Campus Teisnach TC
The Technology Campus Teisnach, branch facility of the University of Deggendorf in the district of Regen, pools know-how in the fields of optical technologies, process development and optimization, measurement technologies and production engineering. Moreover, the Bavarian Optics Center is also located there. By means of a network of partners from industry and the university, the TC Teisnach offers the possibility of creating an optimum synergy between research and practical relevance and of assuring a knowledge and technology transfer between both sides. In addition, the possibility exists for companies to utilize the laboratories and machinery on site. http://tc-teisnach.hdu-deggendorf.de The district of Regen – branch networks
The forestry and timber network of the Bavarian Forest
The Bavarian Forest is one of the richest regions in Europe regarding wood reserves. Therefore, since the autumn of 2008, the forestry and timber network Bavarian Forest has adopted as its goal to increase the utilization of wood in the region and thereby to raise the added value of the local timber companies.
The network is the partner of the cluster initiative Forest and Wood in Bavaria and in the meantime over 480 companies, institutions and persons have joined the initiative for more wood in the Bavarian Forest. The network organizes joint presentations at trade fairs and professional events for its partners, provides neutral advice on wood uses and through press relations, makes the topic "wood" public. All who work with wood, directly or indirectly, are welcome to contribute their ideas in the forestry and timber network of the Bavarian Forest.
www.holzregion-bayerischer-wald.de The district of Regen – branch networks
Glass network
The glass network was founded in October 2010. The network is a group of companies, scientific institutes and persons concerned with all the topics surrounding glass. The glass network includes all the economic branches in the glass industry with their corresponding production and refinement processes.
It is the task and goal of the network to support all the outstanding innovations and ideas involving the manufacture and refinement of glass with respect to their representation, implementation and marketing. The glass network brings cooperation partners together in order to instigate and expedite common development projects and thus to secure the economic merits of the companies in a sustainable manner and to retain and increase jobs on the long-term.
www.netzwerk-glas.de The district of Regen – topics
Main topics
Technolog y T
Energ y E
Demograph y D
the 3 – y y The district of Regen – topics
Technology
Increased acquisition of innovation and technology subsidies
Promotion of collaboration with project initiators in the technology sector (Research Center Jülich, German Energy Agency, Bavaria‘s Clusters, VDI, VDE)
Attempt to establish another branch network for steel / metalworking
Information events and workshops on subjects regarding innovation and technology The district of Regen – topics
Energy efficiency networks The district of Regen – topics
The energy efficiency network in commerce and industry
Sustainable energy efficiency in companies Consultation and qualification for more climate protection and competitiveness
Project aims
• To recognize energy savings potential in your company and implement sustainable measures • To put into practice a comprehensive and long-term energy concept • To assure continual improvement through targeted management • To develop decision-making and responsibility in order to ▪ implement low-investment and non-investment measures systematically ▪ translate energetic knowledge into utilization and procurement processes so that energy is saved during continuous operation ▪ make acquisitions and replacements according to energetic criteria ▪ set up effective + approved energy management, e.g. as specified in DIN EN 16001 • To sensitize all concerned respecting an integrated and cross-linked approach to climate protection and energy consumption • To determine key data as the basis for an enduring benchmarking process The district of Regen – topics
Demography
… is a very broad field!
Therefore: we are concentrating on the following areas of action:
Skilled personnel – human resources network
Educational region, schools / economy
Technical, social infrastructure
Overall concept involving generations-political considerations The district of Regen – topics
Demography – recruiting skilled personnel
Improving the employment chances of the unemployed
Increasing labor market participation (especially for women)
Expanding working hours
Starting education offensives
Organizing goal-oriented immigration The district of Regen – your contact
Guenther Raith (degrees in business administration/business law) Trade Promoter
District Office of Regen – Regional Management Poschetsrieder Strasse 16 D-94209 Regen / Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 99 21 / 6 01 – 331 Fax: +49 (0) 99 21 / 9 70 02 - 331 Email: [email protected] Web: www.wirtschaftsstandort-regen.de