Tempelhof- Schöneberg Aprimelocationforsynergy

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Tempelhof-Schöneberg APrimeLocationforSynergy.

Tempelhof-Schöneberg: A Prime Location for Synergy. 1

Life in Tempelhof-Schöneberg Proceeds at a Different Pace. 2 The German capital boasts many interesting business locations. The best of these impress by offering a wide variety of opportunities. Where “Industry” is not a Dirty Word. 4

The District of Tempelhof-Schöneberg An Economy Powered by People 5 This is why Tempelhof-Schöneberg is the first scale cultural events and internationally acclaimed 1 The Großbeerenstraße Network 6 choice for small, medium-scale and large compa- trade fairs, such as “Bread & Butter”, now take • Mercedes-Benz Plant in Berlin 8 nies. Because here, location meets infrastructure, place here. The airfield has been taken over by the • Pepperl+Fuchs 9 industrial sites meet functioning networks, culture people of Berlin as a park for recreation and leisure. • Ruksaldruck 10 meets milieu, industrial revolution meets industry • FAPACK 11 4.0, and metropolis meets lattice fences. Both sites have left their mark on this special dis- Schöneberg trict of the capital from the very beginning. They 2 Tempelhof Harbour • Fashion Gallery Berlin 12 Tempelhof-Schöneberg is located in the centre of bear witness to the eventful history of the city 10 6 Berlin and, at the same time, is also on the outskirts of Berlin and are distinctive hotspots of a rapidly 7 Location is Everything. 14 of the city. The district stretches from the garden changing, ever growing and vibrant metropolis. housing developments on the southern border of 3 3 Business Location Südkreuz the city, across the industrial area near the for- Friedenau • EUREF-Campus 16 mer Tempelhof airport, all the way to Tauentzien, Tempelhof • System180 18 Berlin’s famous shopping boulevard.

8 4 Industrial Location Teltow Canal 20 The mixture makes the difference 15.9 % • ZINKPOWER 21 35.9 % Manufacturing Industry 4 • Procter & Gamble 22 2 The Schöneberg Town Hall – It was here, where, Other 5.9 % 5 The Motzener Straße Network 24 Building Industry 9 50 years ago, John F. Kennedy made his famous • INDIA-Dreusicke 26 Mariendorf speech, proclaiming “Ich bin ein Berliner”; and from • Klosterfrau 27 here, Willy Brandt governed the western sector of 1 • Selux 28 the city when the Wall was built. And after it was 17 % torn down, it was here where he stated: “What be- Commerce 6 Bülowbogen • Lautsprecher Teufel 30 longs together can now grow together.” • Gewerbehof Bülowbogen 31 7.7 % • WELTER Wandunikate 32 Tempelhof Airport. The scene of the Berlin Blockade Transport and Logistics

Information and 3.9 % • Gollnick Design 33 and a place that will remain in the memory of the Communication Marienfelde people of Berlin as the “Airlift of Solidarity”. Fol- 7 Potsdamer Straße 13.7 % 5 lowing the closure of the airport in preparation for • IG Potsdamer Straße 34 Health and Welfare the opening of the new major airport BER, large- • ºmStreet 35

8 • Malzfabrik 36 Lichtenrade • TIB Molbiol 38 Economic structure of Tempelhof-Schöneberg, Companies with employees subject to social 9 • Schindler 40 insurance coverage 10 • Lette-Verein 42 Source: Berlin-Brandenburg Bureau of Statistics; status: May 31, 2012 Imprint/Contact 44-45

01 Tempelhof-Schöneberg A Prime Location for Synergy

District Total surface area: 5,310 ha » 16,551 companies, more than 100,000 employees and, since 2007, more than 750 million euro in investments in new production capacities – Trade and industry Surface area: 531 ha this makes Tempelhof-Schöneberg a first-class business location and Source: Statistical Yearbook Berlin 2012 a top address for investors. « Angelika Schöttler, District Mayor

Life in temPELHOF-SCHÖNBERG PROCEEDSATADIFFERENTPACE.

District Mayor Angelika Schöttler on continuity and changing times, the industrial tradition and active business promotion within the district – as well as on diversity as a location factor in one of the most beautiful districts of Berlin.

When Angelika Schöttler climbs up the tower of sidents. To preserve historical heritage and encou- the famous town hall of Schöneberg – which rare- rage innovation, to give space to new ideas – these ly happens – she has not only a breathtaking view are her goals. but also a highly personal connection to the district of Berlin, where her father was once also mayor. “This kind of candour and open-mindedness is part Framed by four large clocks, the “liberty bell” dona- of our tradition here,” Schöttler says. “But we must ted to Berlin by the United States of America tolls. also ensure that existing and especially functioning Life here proceeds at a different pace than in other structures and networks receive support. This is how parts of Berlin. History was made here – changes we define active business development, because that affected the world. Willy Brandt, Richard von this leads to increased interest in the location. And Weizsäcker, Ernst Reuter – famous Germans sat at increased interest leads to new businesses, which the very same desk, on which Angelika Schöttler’s in turn lead to new jobs and training positions.” iPad now lies. Together with her colleagues in the The diversity of the various businesses within the District Authority, Schöttler shapes the future of district is the key factor. “And the capital, which Tempelhof-Schöneberg and its nearly 340,000 re- distinguishes us from all the others.”

02 03 Tempelhof-Schöneberg A Prime Location for Synergy

Tempelhof-Schöneberg is one of the most important locations for industrial net value added in the capital city of Berlin. One of The district boasts nearly 500,000 square metres of retail sales area, which, with 1.5 m2 pro resident, is considerably above the most traditional manufacturers here is Procter & Gamble, where Gillette razor blades have been produced for 80 years now. the average in Berlin. KaDeWe, once a „Cathedral of the Free World“, is now Europe’s largest department store.

WHERE “INDUSTRY” Tempelhof-Schöneberg. ISNOTADIRTYWORD. ANECONOMYPOWEREDBYPEOPLE.

When the Berlin Wall was torn down, a profound such as the construction of the mainline node Diversity is the district’s strength. It characterises werk” (businesswomen’s network), a platform for structural transformation took hold in the German “Berlin-Südkreuz” and the urban motorway A 100. the local economic structure of Tempelhof-Schö- the exchange of information and experience, as capital. As a result of the withdrawal of govern- In Tempelhof-Schöneberg, “industry” is not a dirty neberg, creates synergies and serves as a genuine well as for the mutual support of businesswomen ment subsidies, manufacturing industries – tradi- word, but rather a motor for growth and innovation. “location plus” for local and global players. and free-lancers. Here, women come together and tionally an indispensible component of the eco- The industrial basis of the district is responsible for help each other and, as a result, their respective nomic structure of the city – either left Berlin al- enormous export performances and is an important When, for example, companies within the Groß- businesses become more successful. Businesswo- together or relocated their production capacities to growth indicator for a large number of industry- beerenstraße Network join forces to create training men from various professional and cultural back- Middle and Eastern Europe. Industry was as good as related services. No doubt about it, growth and em- and buying collectives; when the creative scene grounds are thus cross-linked with each other. “out” in Berlin. In its place, service providers, IT and ployment in the entire capital city of Berlin are also co-operates with businesses in the skilled trades, the creative industries boomed. and especially influenced by the manufacturing in- such as in the Malzfabrik; or when global compa- The businesswomen’s network supports the econo- dustries in Tempelhof-Schöneberg – and with this, nies such as Daimler in Marienfelde work together mic independence of women in the district, whose Tempelhof-Schöneberg is committed to its indus- also the image of Berlin as an investment location. with local service providers – then each of these diversity in the service, production and commercial trial potential and thus develops it further in an stories is the result of years of maintaining existing sectors makes a considerable contribution to the intelligent way. The establishment of new commer- As a result, the business promotion efforts of the contacts and actively supporting business develop- attractiveness of Tempelhof-Schöneberg. cial and business facilities is being stepped up. At District Authority were committed to its industrial ment, as well as the commitment of people who get the same time, the District Authority also encoura- potential at a time when “industry” was no longer things moving and make a difference. www.unternehmerinnen-ts.de/netzwerk ges the networking of companies operating in the “en vogue” in Berlin, and supported the upgrading three large industrial locations. Local development of existing structures. This proactive commitment A prime example of functioning network structu- is supported by enormous infrastructure projects, is now paying off. res in the district is the “Unternehmerinnen-Netz-

04 05 Tempelhof-Schöneberg grossbeerenstrasse grossbeerenstraSSe

CONCENTRATED Power together inSTEAD OF SIDE-BY-SIDE. the groSSBEERENSTRASSe netWORK.

Since 2008, the Grossbeerenstrasse Network has been representing common interests and working towards strengthening and developing the location further.

Industrial Location Großbeerenstraße

» What developed in Berlin‘s second largest “Integrated approaches make more With a total surface area of 222 operation with various schools and industrial and commercial area five years ago things possible,” is the motto of the hectares, the industrial and commer- institutions of higher education. corporate network, within which cial area lies on the borders of the is still impressive today: the Grossbeeren- more than 20 members are active. neighbourhoods of Mariendorf and Members of the network generate strasse Network in the south of Tempelhof. « The range of common interests is ex- Marienfelde, between the interstate economic advantages by optimising tensive. In addition to representing highways B 96 and B 101. In the near cost structures, for example through these interests, for example with au- vicinity are the Berlin Outer Ring, the the joint purchasing of energy and thorities and institutions, an further City, the future BER airport and the other resources. Purchasing alliances focus of the network is location distribution centres Berlin South and such as these have already achieved marketing. “Networking creates lo- East. significant results and help to coun- cation advantages and promotes in- terbalance the rising costs of not vestment security for the local com- With their consolidated efforts, the only raw materials and energy. The panies.” With this goal in mind, the networkers are optimistic about the Grossbeerenstrasse Network makes Grossbeerenstrasse Network brand is future. The task-force group stri- use of its potential by consolidating continuously strengthened. ves to develop the commercial area its forces. further into an even more attractive place to work and train. Also high on the agenda is the increased co-

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Manufacturing Industry 82.2 %

Business Services

3.1 % CONCENTRATED Power Trade and Transport together inSTEAD OF SIDE-BY-SIDE. the groSSBEERENSTRASSe netWORK. 9.3 %

4.1 % Building Industry Since 2008, the Grossbeerenstrasse Network has been represen-

0.7 % Public and Private ting common interests and working towards strengthening and Services developing the location further.

Sector structure of the industrial location Grossbeerenstrasse, 6,700 employees Quelle: „Tempelhof-Schöne- berg: Auch ein starkes Stück Industrie in Berlin”

1 Surface area: » What developed in Berlin‘s second largest “Integrated approaches make more With a total surface area of 222 operation with various schools and 222 hectares industrial and commercial area five years ago things possible,” is the motto of the hectares, the industrial and commer- institutions of higher education. corporate network, within which cial area lies on the borders of the is still impressive today: the Grossbeeren- more than 20 members are active. neighbourhoods of Mariendorf and Members of the network generate 2 Number of strasse Network in the south of Tempelhof. « The range of common interests is ex- Marienfelde, between the interstate economic advantages by optimising companies: 195 tensive. In addition to representing highways B 96 and B 101. In the near cost structures, for example through these interests, for example with au- vicinity are the Berlin Outer Ring, the the joint purchasing of energy and thorities and institutions, an further City, the future BER airport and the other resources. Purchasing alliances 3 Number of focus of the network is location distribution centres Berlin South and such as these have already achieved employees: 6,700 marketing. “Networking creates lo- East. significant results and help to coun- cation advantages and promotes in- terbalance the rising costs of not vestment security for the local com- With their consolidated efforts, the only raw materials and energy. The panies.” With this goal in mind, the networkers are optimistic about the Grossbeerenstrasse Network makes Grossbeerenstrasse Network brand is future. The task-force group stri- use of its potential by consolidating continuously strengthened. ves to develop the commercial area its forces. further into an even more attractive Netzwerk Großbeeren- place to work and train. Also high straße e.V. on the agenda is the increased co- c/o Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH

www.netzwerk- grossbeerenstrasse.de

07 Tempelhof-Schöneberg grossbeerenstrasse MOBILISERWITHASTAR

HERE,WEFINDGREATMINDSWITH

Dr. Hansgeorg Niefer the neceSSAry eXPERTISE.

www.daimler.com Founded in 1902, the Mercedes-Benz plant in Berlin is the As the market leader in industrial automation, Pepperl+Fuchs relocated the development oldest manufacturing site within the Daimler Group – and and production of their sensor systems and laser measurement technology to Tempelhof- one of the most important industrial employers in Berlin. Schöneberg. One reason behind this is the availability of qualified personnel.

» The District of Dr. Hansgeorg Niefer has been ma- qualified young people – and among Today, Pepperl+Fuchs – founded after the war in plants outside Europe. “Nevertheless,” Weber Tempelhof-Schöneberg naging the Mercedes-Benz plant in these are increasingly more young as a radio and television repair shop – is a globally argues, “the great minds are all here, since Berlin Berlin-Marienfelde since two years women. Furthermore, the Daimler active specialist for industrial automation, with boasts a number of excellent research institutions understands that, now. The 56-year-old has seen the Group, which, in addition to Ber- 5,500 employees worldwide and an annual turn- in the field of optical technologies.” Weber sees despite all the hype world. Before moving to Berlin, he lin, also operates a plant in nearby over of approx. 500 million euro. After taking over Tempelhof-Schöneberg as a highly interesting de- surrounding the service worked for the company with the star Ludwigsfelde, can also profit from the Berlin-based company Visolux, Pepperl+Fuchs velopment site for engineers and specialised per- industries, IT and start for nine years in South Africa, and has the region’s excellent infrastructure. invested in the development of a competence cen- sonnel, which provides excellent opportunities for remained loyal to the Daimler Group Niefer appreciates the district’s tre for optoelectronics in the capital. A suitable development, state-of-the-art technologies and ups, one also needs to for 25 years in total. Hansgeorg Niefer corporate networks and Berlin’s in- location had to be found – one of the first tasks innovative products. This is why it is so easy to find take care of those that knew Berlin already before the Wall dustrial master plan, with which the of the new site manager, Hinrik Weber, a trained the personnel that one needs here. have been around for was torn down, for it is here that he Daimler manager also hopes to be electrical engineer from Siegen in Westphalia. In a long time already. received his doctorate. He returned able to reduce costs – especially when addition to Weissensee and Tegel, the industrial gladly, because: “in Berlin, one is al- it comes to energy. The ability to com- area of Grossbeerenstrasse was also an option, for » Tempelhof-Schöneberg sets itself Here, we know that ways treated in a friendly way and pete, Niefer argues, is essential – not which Pepperl+Fuchs ultimately decided – espe- apart from other locations. The mix- our concerns will be welcomed with open arms.” only for his own company. cially because of the good logistics network and ture of commercial, industrial and addressed openly. « the interesting industrial structure. residential areas is quite special. « The Mercedes-Benz plant in Berlin is A business location such as Tem- the oldest manufacturing site within pelhof-Schöneberg must be bench- The 52-year-old family man, who often uses his www.pepperl-fuchs.de the Daimler AG. Today, state-of-the- marked and measured in the same way bicycle to get around, is impressed by the diver- art components, gear parts and fuel as the productivity of a manufacturer. sity of the district: “Here, we have everything from systems are produced here – and, with This is well understood in the town top global players such as Daimler to highly spe- the V6 diesel engine (BlueEFFICIENCY hall, which is why so much emphasis cialised two-person IT companies – as well as first- IN 2012, and BlueTEC), one of the cleanest and here is put on the industry, whereas class residential and shopping opportunities. It’s a APPROXIMATELY most innovative engines of its class. in other traditional manufacturing great place to live.” His 200 highly qualified en- “We do not rest on our laurels, but sites the focus has being laid on at- gineers and skilled workers are very important to rather welcome new technical chal- tracting IT and service providers. This Weber. Optoelectronics is the second largest busi- 152,000 lenges in automotive engineering.” concentration on one’s own strengths, ness segment of the factory automation specialist ENGINES LEFT This is why the Daimler manager also as well as on tradition, is now paying Pepperl+Fuchs. In Grossbeerenstrasse, innovative THE MERCEDES-BENZ has no problems with attracting new off, since the Internet hype has faded products are developed all the way to maturity for Site manager Hinrik Weber PLANT IN BERLIN. recruits and can fill the training po- away and many start ups have disap- large-scale series production, which then follows sitions offered each year with highly peared again from the market.

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ruksaldruck GROWING Within the netWORK

The decisive advantage of Tempelhof-Schöneberg lies in its connections, argues Werner Schmidt, head of Ruksaldruck. The infrastructure and existing networks are unique in Fapack.aTypicalBerlin Berlin. They generate new ideas and foster growth. SUCCESS STORY. Junior Managing Director Marcia Behrens

“Fein. Gemacht.” (Finely Crafted) – The slogan of FAPACK, manufacturers of fine cardboard packaging and EPS, reflects its program. Quality has a long 18,000 tradition here – FAPACK is a family business now in the fifth generation. PRINT SHEETS PER HOUR And craftsmanship has a top address. LEAVE THE PRINTING MACHINES OF When the German Chancellor travels abroad, for more than 140 years. In 1928, they developed RUKSALDRUCK. the official gift of the state is often presented in a and patented a “floating inner packaging” for the box made by FAPACK. Fine packaging for first-class protection of delicate electrical parts. Almost com- products – the credo of the family business. With pletely destroyed during the Second World War, the creativity, commitment and courage, the Behrens company was rebuilt after the war was over. Soon, and their employees row against the tide of all the more space was needed for production. This lead other manufacturers, which champion dumping to the building up of the property on Lankwitzer prices and quantity before quality. The value of Strasse in Berlin-Mariendorf. When the city was

Werner Schmidt, networker FAPACK’s strategy is demonstrated by the products divided by the Wall in 1961, the family business suf- themselves, which are music to the ears of every fered another severe blow, since an important pro- packaging designer. duction site was located in East Berlin. As a result of Werner Schmidt, a trained letter- nees. Training is a topic, to which pressure from the GDR regime, they were forced to press printer born in 1954, is Mana- Schmidt has dedicated himself for The most elaborate workmanship, the highest qua- sell it to the state in 1972. ging Director and customer consul- more than 30 years now. This is why lity and employees, who have learned their treaded tant of a printing house, which, in Ruksaldruck also participates in the from the ground up, are the company’s most valued Under the management of Karl-Heinz Behrens, the the 75 years since it was founded, “Ring Internship” program initiated capital. As well as enterprising personalities – such current Senior Managing Director, FAPACK develo- has made a name for itself especially by René Mülroth, Chairman of the as Marcia Behrens. She is young and energetic, ped in West-Berlin into a highly sought-after pack- with its elaborate art prints. Grossbeerenstrasse Network. Young highly committed and motivated. She inherited this ing specialist. Whereas other companies left Berlin people gather experience in various from her parents, who prepared her early on for her following the fall of the Wall in 1989, he invested “Only the best is good enough”: companies within the network, so role as future manager and introduced her to the here in state-of-the-art production techniques and more than just a slogan. It’s what that the companies can generate profession. FAPACK has been producing packaging an additional production site. Marcia Behrens and www.ruksaldruck.de sets Ruksaldruck apart from all the their own junior staff. her husband Christoph agree: Such a typical Berlin others and makes it unique. For the- story is the perfect prerequisite for energy and crea- re are many printers; but among the Solving problems together makes tivity. And these can be found especially in Tempel- medium-sized competitors, there are life much easier. And to achieve this, hof-Schöneberg. also many who complain. “We prefer there are a number of functioning www.fapack.de to take things into our own hands,” communication channels within the Schmidt explains. This is why Ruk- district. Schmidt also sees the short saldruck is an active member of the routes and fast connections available Grossbeerenstrasse Network. This as one of the district’s unique selling commitment not only leads to new points. With the Südkreuz railway 2,500 contacts, but also helps solve the station, the urban motorway and the CARDBOARD BOXES LEAVE THE PRODUCTION problems, with which many compa- proximity to the new BER airport, the LINE EVERY DAY AT FAPACK. nies are confronted today, such as district is excellently positioned. the recruitment of motivated trai-

10 11 Tempelhof-Schöneberg tempelhof Harbour tempelhof Harbour

Since 2012, Kerstin Freiberg has been location manager of one of the largest fashion centres in Germany. GOODIDEASARE Here, were retailers from all parts of the country discover new trends, view collections and order merchan- ALWAYS IN STYLE dise, there has always been a tradition of pioneering spirit. The red brick tower across from the newly built Fashion trends and lifestyle are at home in Tempelhof Harbour shopping centre 1 The tower of the was once the home of the Ullstein the Fashion Gallery Berlin. Smack in the middle: Ullstein House is publishing house and, in the early 76 metres high the Ullstein House – one of Tempelhof‘s most years after the war, Axel Springer famous landmarks and, at the same time, had his printing house here. The build- Fashion is presen- 2 a reflection of change. ing, which is now a listed monument, ted on more than thus became the cradle of the free 2 20,000 m floor press in a free city. space Today, three modern office towers 3 Tempelhof Harbour surround the Ullstein House, which is developing into was built in the 1920s. They provide a top address for generous office space on nine floors retailers, restaurants each. and companies The Fashion Gallery boasts more than 20,000 m2 floor space for fashion, designers and materials. Kerstin Freiberg loves the opportunities available here to companies, start ups and creative individuals. And she has big plans, including developing the Fashion Gallery into a hot spot, which will present trade fairs, exhibitions and events in an exclusive ambience. The tower and recently redesigned harbour provide the perfect backdrop. The trained textile engineer, who was born and raised in Thuringia, considers herself more than just a centre manager. Those who meet her feel her energy and passion. For Freiberg, these are important prerequisites for using exis- THE Ullstein house ting hardware in an innovative and is a building of historic creative way. Those responsible in importance and a testi- the district support her in her ende- mony of so-called Brick avours. With the “Bread & Butter” Expressionism. Erected in trade fair in the former Tempelhof 1925-27 in Tempelhof, it airport and the Fashion Week, two is one of the first steel- important fashion events have been brick structures ever built. brought to Berlin. But the city needs more than this to be able to compete as a fashion capital on an international level. Tempelhof-Schöneberg has the Fashion Gallery – and a creative Kerstin Freiberg manager, who recognises and deve- www.fashion-gallery- lops its potential. berlin.de

12 13 DISCOVERING Tempelhof-Schöneberg tempelhof Harbour FASHION LOCATIONS Since 2012, Kerstin Freiberg has been location manager of one of the largest fashion centres in Germany. GOODIDEASARE Here, were retailers from all parts of the country discover new trends, view collections and order merchan- ALWAYS IN STYLE dise, there has always been a tradition of pioneering spirit. The red brick tower across from the newly built Fashion trends and lifestyle are at home in Tempelhof Harbour shopping centre the Fashion Gallery Berlin. Smack in the middle: was once the home of the Ullstein publishing house and, in the early the Ullstein House – one of Tempelhof‘s most years after the war, Axel Springer famous landmarks and, at the same time, had his office here. The building, a reflection of change. which is now a listed monument, thus became the cradle of the free press in a free city.

Today, three modern office towers surround the Ullstein House, which was built in the 1920s. They provide generous office space on nine floors each.

The Fashion Gallery boasts more than 20,000 m2 floor space for fashion, designers and materials. Kerstin Freiberg loves the opportunities available here to companies, start ups and creative individuals. And she has big plans, including developing the Fashion Gallery into a hot spot, which will present trade fairs, exhibitions and events in an exclusive ambience. The tower and recently redesigned harbour provide the perfect backdrop. The trained textile engineer, who was born and raised in Thuringia, considers herself more than just a centre manager. Those who meet her feel her energy and passion. For Freiberg, these are important prerequisites for using existing hardware in an innovative and creative way. Those responsible in the district support her in her ende- avours. With the “Bread & Butter” trade fair in the former Tempelhof airport and the Fashion Week, two important fashion events have been brought to Berlin. But the city needs more than this to be able to compete as a fashion capital on an international level. Tempelhof-Schöneberg has the Fashion Gallery – and a creative Kerstin Freiberg manager, who recognises and develops its potential.

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BHF. Südkreuz B 96a

Tempelhof- LOCAtion iS EVERYTHING Schöneberg A 100 TEMPELHOF-SCHÖNEBERG WILL BECOME A HUb betWeen the city AND BER B179

Only a few years ago, the focus of many investors was directed towards other districts of Berlin. In the meantime, Tempelhof-Schöneberg is experiencing B 101 B 96 a renaissance – especially because of its first-class location. Motorway A 113 Main road Railway line BER Airport Berlin Brandenburg

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Berlin’s second largest railway BER – Berlin’s new airport

“In centre field, not just on the access into the city and the railway the creative industries, art and me- works have committed themselves to sidelines” – this slogan also fits station Berlin-Südkreuz with more dia, and the former national railway’s establishing a community – unparal- Tempelhof-Schöneberg. than 85,000 travellers and 1,200 repair works on Bessemerstrasse, leled throughout Europe – with at- train stops daily. which is now a top address for the tractive co-operation opportunities The district extends from Witten- furniture and furnishings sector, the for all stakeholders. bergplatz in the western part of the Here, over the last few years, in di- EUREF complex is one of the main city all the way to Britz on the south- rect proximity to the railway station highlights. It is here that the vision Only 17.5 kilometres and 20 minu- ern border of the capital. What was and only three kilometres away from of the “intelligent city” of the fu- tes away is the capital’s future major once considered a peripheral region Potsdamer Platz, completely new lo- ture is being developed. In the office airport BER. Along the way to the and seemed rather placid is now cations for industry, commerce, sci- and scientific complex that has been airport, one passes Adlershof, the quickly becoming a prime location: ence, research and retail have been planned and built to be ecologically new “city of science” in the south- developed. In addition to the “Malz- sustainable, renowned scientific in- east of Berlin. The new major airport BER in the fabrik”, a former brewery that has stitutions, international companies south of Berlin, direct motorway been transformed into a centre for and non-university research net-

14 15 Tempelhof-Schöneberg business location südkreuz EUREF Campus

» Tempelhof-Schöne- berg fascinates me because of its diversity. Shopping, living and The green Gasometre working overlap here almost imperceptibly. In 1990, the Schöneberg Gasometre was sold by GASAG to the EURAF AG. I’m sure that, in a few years, it will become Reinhard Müller is developing it into an „urban district of the future“. one of the up-and- coming areas of Berlin, Since 1979, the architect and urban planner tation systems and future-orientated energy ma- not least of all because Reinhard Müller has initiated and developed vari- nagement. Whereas in 2007, only 115 employees of the development of ous real estate projects, whereby the topic of sus- worked on the campus, today there are already our future-orientated tainability has also played a significant role. 1,300. Approximately 5,500 jobs in sunrise indus- urban district. « tries are to be created. In 2007, Müller came up with the visionary idea of transforming the 55,000 m2 industrial wasteland For Müller, who is often described as a visionary, surrounding the listed Berlin Gasometre in Schö- the EUREF Campus is not a vision, but rather a lo- neberg into an intelligent urban complex for work, gical answer to two core issues of our time: energy research, education and living. Whereby energetic and sustainability.

building development and the CO2-neutral, locally produced energy supply are vital considerations. In This is why he is investing more than 600 million addition to regenerative energy production within euro in the site, which he considers – also because the “urban district of the future”, Müller also of the excellent infrastructure and the proximity to addresses issues such as healthy construction, cle- the new airport BER –to be one of the most exciting verly optimised supply systems, efficient transpor- urban districts anywhere.

PERSONAL DETAILS: With the EUREF, Reinhard Müller, Berlin‘s most renowned monument restorer (Brandenburg Gate, Charlottenburg Gate, etc.), aims to establish an urban district that is as CO2 neutral as possible. He does not consider himself a visionary – because doing something for energy and environmental protection is not a vision, but rather a logical answer to one of today’s most important questions regarding our future.

16 17 DISCOVERING Tempelhof-Schöneberg business location südkreuz SPECTACULAR LOCATIONS The green Gasometre In 1990, the Schöneberg Gasometre was sold by GASAG to the EURAF AG. YEARS OLD: THE 78 METER HIGH Reinhard Müller is developing it into an „urban district of the future“. BERLIN GASOMETRE IN SCHÖNE- BERG. TODAY, A LANDMARK FOR 101 THE ENTIRE CITY. Since 1979, the architect and urban planner tation systems and future-orientated energy ma- Reinhard Müller has initiated and developed vari- nagement. Whereas in 2007, only 115 employees ous real estate projects, whereby the topic of sus- worked on the campus, today there are already tainability has also played a significant role. 1,300. Approximately 5,500 jobs in sunrise industries are to be created. In 2007, Müller came up with the visionary idea of transforming the 55,000 m2 industrial wasteland For Müller, who is often described as a visionary, surrounding the listed Berlin Gasometre in Schö- the EUREF Campus is not a vision, but rather a lo- neberg into an intelligent urban complex for work, gical answer to two core issues of our time: energy research, education and living. Whereby energetic and sustainability.

17 Tempelhof-Schöneberg business location südkreuz

Managing Director Andreas Stadler

» We feel like we are very well perceived and supported here, both from the state of Berlin and from the district authority. We make use of the established industrial structures and system 180 – especially the advantage of having top suppliers in our immediate neighbour- DESign from the hood. «

„GALLIC VILLAGE” www.system180.com

Exhibitions, flagship stores and law firms between Berlin and South Korea Schöneberg. The more System 180 became used also becoming increasingly popular among interna- rely on System 180. Around the globe, furnishing solutions, as well as roof in exhibition construction, the more its creators tional clients. Today, photographers, agencies, ar- realised its further potential and possible uses. To chitects and interior designers in London, New York and facade constructions, are being developed with the help of the tubular exploit this potential in the best way possible, an and Seoul are among the clients of the company, steel building system “Made in Tempelhof-Schöneberg“. independent company was founded, namely Sys- which is located on an industrial site surrounded tem 180 Stahlrohrentwicklungs- und Vertriebsge- by commuter rail tracks and allotment gardens and Andreas Stadler, 39, has been working at System hibitions with his “staged architecture” for, among sellschaft mbH. has only one access point. “It feels as though we 180 since the year 2000 – and since 2006 as others, the Martin Gropius Bau, which, at the time, were in a Gallic village,” Stadler jests. Managing Director. Educated as an architect, he was being redesigned during normal operations. Today, System 180 stands for one of the most fle- came to Berlin in 1993 and worked part-time for Constantly changing entrance scenarios and spatial xible and successful construction systems on the The special attraction for Stadler lies within this System 180. His story is typical for members of the situations demanded a construction system, with market. The strength of the brand lies in its basic ambivalence – being in the middle of the city, yet company, which now boasts 34 full-time emplo- which one could quickly and flexibly react to chan- idea: scalability is the key. It is just as easy to build still completely self-sufficient. “Here, raw materials yees and five trainees. ging spatial and structural conditions, without the furniture elements, such as desks, shelves and flip- come in and finished products go out. This self- need to weld. He thus invented System 180. charts, using System 180 connecting nodes as it sufficiency is great. We are part of this city. And this It all began with the Swiss architect Prof. Jürg is to construct 380 metre long and 12 metre high is very important for our employees – even though Steiner, who came to Berlin in the 1970s to work The actual birthplace of System 180 was within temporary facades for buildings such as the Tem- only about 30% of our turnover is generated in as a stage manager at Berlin’s Schaubühne. In the company Museumstechnik GmbH, which is still pelhof airport. “We thus create urban environments Berlin.” addition to stage plays, Steiner also designed ex- located next door to System 180 in Tempelhof- with System 180,” Stadler explains. And these are

18 19 Tempelhof-SchöneberTempelhof-Schönebergg t elteltotowwka Cannaall teltow Canal

PRIME LOCATION for the industry

INDUSTRIALLOCATIONTELTOWCANAL

Opened in 1906, it has been the connections to the urban motorway driver and guarantor for the deve- A 100 contribute to making the Tel- lopment of a strong business loca- tow Canal a top location. tion ever since: the industrial location Teltow Canal. On a total of 172 It is not surprising that the local in- Zinc iS trumps hectares, more than 550 businesses dustry has recognised the potential Industrial Location with 13,000 employees have settled of this attractive industrial location Teltow Canal Those who play with fire can be easily burned. This does not hold true, in the area, including 170 industrial and has thus expanded considerably firms. The location is thus one of the – a development, which can be seen however, for the professionals at ZINKPOWER Berlin. They may not play with most important employers in the en- especially with the larger companies. fire, but it does in fact get very hot with hot-dip galvanising. tire capital region. Gillette recently invested 50 million euro in the development of its pro- The branch mix ranges from metal duction facilities: an important signal and electrical engineering to optics, for the industrial location of Teltow Among the areas of operation are the galvanization medicine and measurement tech- Canal. of concrete reinforcement steel, the assembly- nology, as well as food. This is com- orientated completion of structural components plemented by 100 wholesale com- Yet regardless of whether it is a and tour services in and around Berlin. panies, 90 production-orientated long-established production plant, service companies and 45 transport a global player or a start up: The in- One great advantage of hot-dipped galvanized companies. The majority of the pro- dustrial location Teltow Canal still steel elements over surface-finished products: perties have rail sidings and water- holds a great deal of growth poten- Fewer resources are used and emissions are also way access at their disposal. Several tial. considerably lower. Herbert Otten Environmental protection has been a crucial pillar of the corporate philosophy from the very begin- Zinc was discovered as a metal in its own right ning. The company has developed its own rigid Teltow Canal and first processed in 17th century India. Today, no environmental standards, which are applied con- An important federal one has to travel that far to find true masters of sistently at all sites: Production is free of waste- waterway for the zinc coating, i.e. galvanisation. water, specially developed filter systems are used industrial area. for air purification and waste heat is made useful Founded in 1973, the Kopf Group has grown by means of heat exchangers. rapidly over the years. Today, the group operates Wolf-Uwe Kreuter 36 galvanising plants in nine countries in Europe, With these high requirements with regard to envi- the Americas and Asia under the business unit ronmental protection, the company feels as though ZINKPOWER®, making it one of the leading hot-dip it is in good hands in Berlin. Managing Director galvanizing companies worldwide. Herbert Otten: “In Berlin, there is a strong awareness for environmental protection. This also leads One of these 36 galvanising plants can be found us to new ideas. We are thus making our com- in the industrial location Teltow Canal. Among the pany even more environmentally friendly.” More qualities of the facility are its flexibility and ver- than anything else, he appreciates the excellent in- satility: From the smallest screw to steel girders, frastructure of the industrial location Teltow Canal. all structural components can be processed on site, just where the client needs it. www.zinkpower.com

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20 21 DISCOVERING Tempelhof-SchöneberTempelhof-Schönebergg t elteltotowwka Cannaall PROSPERING LOCATIONS PRIME LOCATION

Trade and27.2 Transport %

16.3 % Business Services for the industry 5.0 % Public and Private Services INDUSTRIALLOCATIONTELTOWCANAL

Opened in 1906, it has been the connections to the urban motorway driver and guarantor for the deve- A 100 contribute to making the Tel- 47.4 % lopment of a strong business loca- tow Canal a top location. Manufacturing Industry tion ever since: the industrial location Teltow Canal. On a total of 172 It is not surprising that the local in- Zinc iS trumps hectares, more than 550 businesses dustry has recognised the potential 4.1 % with 13,000 employees have settled of this attractive industrial location Those who play with fire can be easily burned. This does not hold true, Building Industry in the area, including 170 industrial and has thus expanded considerably firms. The location is thus one of the – a development, which can be seen however, for the professionals at ZINKPOWER Berlin. They may not play with most important employers in the en- especially with the larger companies. fire, but it does in fact get very hot with hot-dip galvanising. Sector structure of tire capital region. Gillette recently invested 50 million the industrial location euro in the development of its pro- Teltow Canal, The branch mix ranges from metal duction facilities: an important signal 13,200 employees and electrical engineering to optics, for the industrial location of Teltow Among the areas of operation are the galvanization Source: „Tempelhof-Schöne- medicine and measurement tech- Canal. of concrete reinforcement steel, the assembly- berg: Auch ein starkes Stück nology, as well as food. This is com- orientated completion of structural components Industrie in Berlin” plemented by 100 wholesale com- Yet regardless of whether it is a and tour services in and around Berlin. panies, 90 production-orientated long-established production plant, service companies and 45 transport a global player or a start up: The in- One great advantage of hot-dipped galvanized companies. The majority of the pro- dustrial location Teltow Canal still steel elements over surface-finished products: perties have rail sidings and water- holds a great deal of growth poten- Fewer resources are used and emissions are also way access at their disposal. Several tial. considerably lower. Herbert Otten Environmental protection has been a crucial pillar of the corporate philosophy from the very begin- Surface area: 1 Zinc was discovered as a metal in its own right ning. The company has developed its own rigid 172 hectares and first processed in 17th century India. Today, no environmental standards, which are applied con- one has to travel that far to find true masters of sistently at all sites: Production is free of waste- zinc coating, i.e. galvanisation. water, specially developed filter systems are used Number of businesses: 2 for air purification and waste heat is made useful 550 Founded in 1973, the Kopf Group has grown by means of heat exchangers. rapidly over the years. Today, the group operates Wolf-Uwe Kreuter 36 galvanising plants in nine countries in Europe, With these high requirements with regard to envi- Number of employees: 3 the Americas and Asia under the business unit ronmental protection, the company feels as though 13,200 ZINKPOWER®, making it one of the leading hot-dip it is in good hands in Berlin. Managing Director galvanizing companies worldwide. Herbert Otten: “In Berlin, there is a strong aware- » At the industrial ness for environmental protection. This also leads location Teltow Canal, One of these 36 galvanising plants can be found us to new ideas. We are thus making our com- Berlin’s industry feels in the industrial location Teltow Canal. Among the pany even more environmentally friendly.” More comfortable. And this qualities of the facility are its flexibility and ver- than anything else, he appreciates the excellent in- satility: From the smallest screw to steel girders, frastructure of the industrial location Teltow Canal. is not only because all structural components can be processed on site, of the outstanding just where the client needs it. www.zinkpower.com waterside location. «

21 Tempelhof-Schöneberg teltow Canal

BILLION Razor BLADE cartridges LEAVE THE PROCTER & GAMBLE WITHASHARPBLADE 1 PLANT IN BERLIN EACH YEAR.

Alfons Schömer

A great deal of know-how is packed into each and every razor blade cartridge that leaves the Gillette plant. Regardless of whether they are made for a man or for a woman: razor blade cartridges are high-tech products. It comes down to a thou-sandth of a millimetre.

4.6 billion people worldwide rely on brands owned turer Roth-Büchner. Since then, razor blades and in Berlin, whose industry is characterized primarily Schömer emphasises the excellent work of the by Procter & Gamble. Among these are such leading cartridges of the latest generation have been manu- by medium-sized businesses. In 2012, the plant cel- company’s employees, the unusually good working brands as Pampers, Ariel and Gillette. And whoever factured at this location in Tempelhof. In 2005, the ebrated its 80th anniversary. For many years now, climate and the top location of the site. “With its shaves with razor blade cartridges from Gillette can plant was then taken over by Procter & Gamble and the company has been expanding and investing in first-class infrastructure connections and the excel- rest assured: The cartridges that keep unwanted hair now produces an impressive one billion cartridges the plant. The expansion of the production facilities lent networking with other companies and scientific at bay come from Berlin, since the most important each year. Currently, cartridges are produced espe- that began in 2011 is associated with investments institutions, Berlin offers us all the opportunities we production centre for Gillette razor blade cartridges cially for the European market, as well as for the totalling some 50 million euro. need to remain competitive, even when it comes to in Europe is located here on Oberlandstraße. Near East and Africa. highly automated mass production.” Plant Manager and Managing Director Alfons In 1932, the firm then known as the Gillette Com- With just under 1,000 employees, Gillette is among Schömer: „We are proud that cutting-edge razor pany took over the German razor blade manufac- the most important employers and largest exporters technology enjoys a decades-long tradition in Berlin.”

22 23 Tempelhof-Schöneberg motzener strasse motzener strasse

GENERAting bUSINESS VALUE THEMOTZENERSTRASSEINDUSTRIALPARK SCORESWITHSPACEANDAFUNCTIONING FOR the inDUSTRY CORPORAte netWORK.

In the very south of Berlin, on the state border to Brandenburg, a very special location can be found: the Motzener Strasse commercial and Industrial Location industrial park. Here, between the Motzener Strasse interstate highways B 96 and B 101, a corporate network developed as early as 2005 – at a time when the word “networking” was not yet fashionable.

With its 205 hectares, the commercial and industrial park, characterized primarily by medium-sized businesses, is one of the largest commercial locations in the district of Tempelhof-Schöneberg. Nearly 250 businesses with 5,000 employees are located here. Almost half the companies and approximately 80% of the employees are active in the manufacturing sector. Motzener Stras- Location analyses conducted during Synergy lies at the heart of all ac- se thus has a higher industrial ratio the past few years have demonstra- tivities of the corporate network, than all other business locations in ted that there is still great potential which looks back on an over 40-year the district. At the same time, with in the complementation and expan- history. The program “School meets 14% of all industrial jobs, the loca- sion of existing structures. Taking Industry”, a jour fixe for buyers, an tion makes a significant contribution advantage of these is the goal of energy task force and even a jointly- to the business value of Berlin’s in- location marketing. The focus clearly run day-care centre are all expressi- dustrial landscape. lies in improving the location’s in- ons of this positioning. Particularly dustrial business value, with the goal important here is the safeguarding The scope of businesses ranges from of attracting new manufacturing, of a common future through quali- metalworking plants, mechanical en- distribution and service companies. fication and training. One example gineering and plastics processing to of this is the network’s annual publi- big players such as Selux, Dr. Kade The continued targeted networking cation of a training brochure, which Pharma, Klosterfrau and IBM. Names of the manufacturing industry offers provides information on available such as Stollwerck chocolates and a number of attractive perspectives training and internship positions, as GE Energy Power Conversion are pri- for companies that wish to settle well as on the more than 28 different me examples of the broad range of here. careers pursued at the location. Trai- companies active in the Motzener ning positions are thus advertised Strasse industrial park. and filled as part of a joint effort – a good example of a functioning network.

24 25 Tempelhof-Schöneberg motzener strasse DISCOVERING PRODUCTIVE LOCATIONS GENERAting bUSINESS VALUE THEMOTZENERSTRASSEINDUSTRIALPARK Manufacturing80.0 Industry % SCORESWITHSPACEANDAFUNCTIONING FOR the inDUSTRY 1.8 % CORPORAte netWORK. Building Industry 8.0 % Trade and Transport 9.5 % Corporate Services 0.7 % Public and Private Services In the very south of Berlin, on the state border to Brandenburg, a very special location can be found: the Motzener Strasse commercial and industrial park. Here, between the interstate highways B 96 and B 101, Sector structure of a corporate network developed as the industrial location early as 2005 – at a time when the Motzener Strasse, word “networking” was not yet fa- 7,100 employees shionable. Source: „Tempelhof-Schöne- berg: Auch ein starkes Stück With its 205 hectares, the com- Industrie in Berlin” mercial and industrial park, characterized primarily by medium-sized businesses, is one of the largest commercial locations in the district of Tempelhof-Schöneberg. Nearly 250 businesses with 5,000 employees are located here. Almost half the com- 1 Surface area: panies and approximately 80% of 205 hectares the employees are active in the manufacturing sector. Motzener Stras- Location analyses conducted during Synergy lies at the heart of all ac- se thus has a higher industrial ratio the past few years have demonstra- tivities of the corporate network, 2 Number of companies: than all other business locations in ted that there is still great potential which looks back on an over 40-year 250 the district. At the same time, with in the complementation and expan- history. The program “School meets 14% of all industrial jobs, the loca- sion of existing structures. Taking Industry”, a jour fixe for buyers, an tion makes a significant contribution advantage of these is the goal of energy task force and even a jointly- 3 Number of employees: to the business value of Berlin’s in- location marketing. The focus clearly run day-care centre are all expressi- 7,100 dustrial landscape. lies in improving the location’s in- ons of this positioning. Particularly dustrial business value, with the goal important here is the safeguarding The scope of businesses ranges from of attracting new manufacturing, of a common future through quali- metalworking plants, mechanical distribution and service companies. fication and training. One example engineering and plastics processing of this is the network’s annual publi- to big players such as IBM, Dr. Kade The continued targeted networking cation of a training brochure, which Pharma, Selux and Klosterfrau. Na- of the manufacturing industry offers provides information on available mes such as Stollwerck chocolates a number of attractive perspectives training and internship positions, as and Converteam are prime examples for companies that wish to settle well as on the more than 28 different of the broad range of companies ac- here. careers pursued at the location. Trai- UnternehmensNetzwerk tive in the Motzener Strasse indust- ning positions are thus advertised Motzener Straße e.V. rial park. and filled as part of a joint effort – a c/o Selux AG good example of a functioning network. www.motzener-strasse.de

24 Thomas Dreusicke Tempelhof-Schöneberg Motzener strasse

THE PLASTICS FORGE Dr. Hanns-Cord Walter

Thomas Dreusicke is a Berlin entrepreneur with heart and soul – someone who has good reason to invest in klosterfraulikeS temPELHOF the production location of Tempelhof-Schöneberg.

terials to mould and die production, jig manufacture and the serial pro- KLOSTERFRAU BEGINS duction of complete plastic housing PRODUCTION IN 5,000 cases. 1962 DIVIDED BERLIN WITH 20 EMPLOYEES FRITZ!BOX HOUSING CASES As head of the DREUSICKE Group – ARE PRODUCED which includes, in addition to INDIA- EACH MONTH AT DREUSICKE, the companies OEHME ments are produced. Dr. Hanns-Cord Walter, Mana- INDIA-DREUSICKE BERLIN. Technische Kunststoffteile GmbH ging Director in Berlin, is proud of the investments and DREUCO Formenbau GmbH & made by his company in this location. “We have Co. KG – Thomas Dreusicke brings invested more than 13 million euro in a new, ultra- Those who hear the name INDIA- not only plastics into the proper modern production unit and, with this, in the future » Here, we work with DREUSICKE for the first time do not form, but also steel; he also develops of our company in Tempelhof-Schöneberg.” With each other instead realize that it stands for the ma- individual solutions and provides In 1826, the “Klosterfrau” (a nun) Maria Clemen- this, Klosterfrau has strengthened the health-care nufacturer of the housing cases for surface printing and galvanization tine Martin founded a small company in the direct cluster of the capital region, thus promoting one of of against each other Fritz!boxes, one of the most suc- services. And as though this were proximity of the Cologne Cathedral for the produc- the core competencies of Berlin and Brandenburg. – within the Motzener cessful Internet routers – an unusual not enough, he is also Chairman of tion of her special elixir. Today, the Klosterfrau- Today, approximately 220 employees work in the Strasse Network as product for a company that has al- the Berlin-Brandenburg Plastics In- Healthcare Group is a leading supplier in the self- plant on Motzener Strasse. “People are at the cen- well as with the dis- ready been in existence for over 80 dustry Employers’ Association and medication sector. More than 200 products com- tre of everything we do,” Walter explains. “This is years now. Those who meet Thomas co-founder of the Motzener Strasse prise the company’s brand portfolio. Since 51 years, why we attach particular importance to the excel- trict administration. Dreusicke, the 55-year-old head of Network. Dreusicke has invested mil- the Klosterfrau Group also operates a production lent training of pharmaceutical technicians, chemi- This creates many the company, experience forward lions in new production capacities site in Berlin, at first in Neukölln and since 41 years cal laboratory assistants, production specialists and advantages. « thinking as corporate culture. Plas- here. Why? “We found here not only on Motzener Strasse in Marienfelde. Here, the industrial managers. And we find these here.” tics are his passion – and innovative affordable property, but also highly famous Klosterfrau melissa spirits and other phar- products his obsession. And he lives motivated employees, and are ac- maceuticals, medicinal products and food supple- www.klosterfrau.de out both constantly. From the const- tive in a corporate network, which is www.india-berlin.com ruction of prototypes in original ma- a genuine location advantage.”

26 27 Ulrich Misgeld Tempelhof-Schöneberg Motzener strasse

A TEMPELHOF LUMINARY Substation Berlin-Wilhelmsruh

Selux - Fascination and quality of life with the help of sophisticated lighting concepts

No other metropolis has given rise to such a diver- battery charger, which made the daily life of the re- tion with increasing the quality of living through so- have imagined here earlier, are now reality. There is, sity of lighting fixtures as Berlin. In 1882, Germany’s sidents of Berlin much easier. For Bansbach, light has phisticated lighting concepts. Production takes place of course, still a lot to be done, especially with regard capital installed the first permanent electrical public a social and cultural significance, which goes far be- in Ketzin near Potsdam and Zwintschöna near Halle, to the industrial location of Motzener Strasse, such street lighting. Those who stroll along the Kurfürs- yond purely economic considerations. This principle as well as in Lyon (France) and Highland (USA). as improving the traffic, i.e. infrastructure connec- tendamm or the boulevard Unter den Linden cannot is still in play at Selux to this day. Semperlux became tions. He would also like to see more target group help but notice the beautiful and elaborately recon- Selux – and a Berlin-based workshop became a glo- A native of Berlin, 63-year-old Ulrich Misgeld and client-orientated administrative structures. structed candelabra. Selux lighting fixtures can also bally active company with more than 500 employees is Chairman of the Selux Group, today one of the Those who run marathons need staying power. And be found in front of the Brandenburg Gate – histo- and business locations in Europe, North America and worldwide leading suppliers of sustainable indoor Misgeld has just that. This is why he knows, even in rically authentic and equipped with state-of-the-art Australia, which now account for more than 80% of and outdoor lighting solutions. He feels a special his role as chairman of the corporate network, that lighting technology. turnover outside Europe. connection to Tempelhof-Schöneberg. When he mo- great plans sometimes require patience. Close con- ved into his house in the Tempelhof neighbourhood tact to the political policy makers in the district is The history of Selux began in post-war Berlin. When Sophisticated solutions for indoor and outdoor ligh- of Marienfelde 30 years ago, he had no way of know- important and helpful when it comes to achieving Hermann Bansbach founded “Semperlux” (always ting are developed here in Berlin. The goal of doing ing that he would work here one day work. The pas- common goals for the location. And, at the end of light) in 1948, the heavily damaged city was still this in a sustainable way means that Selux places sionate marathon runner has grown to appreciate the day, this is just as interesting for a company like largely without electricity and lighting. Bansbach great value on energy efficiency, ergonomics and Marienfelde, which has profited greatly from the fall Selux as it is for the district administration. brought light into the dark era with the help of a product design. And from this emerges the fascina- of the Berlin Wall. Many things, which no one could www.selux.com

28 29 Tempelhof-Schöneberg Bülowbogen bülowbogen

THEDEVILWORKSINAHIDDENCOURTYARD BUILDing briDGES in the bÜLOWBOGEN

Loudspeaker Teufel was founded in Berlin in 1980. Today, it is one of the largest Extremely co-operative – this is how Claus Clausnitzer suppliers of loudspeakers and audio products in Germany. Nevertheless, the fact describes not only the working relationship with the district that the world’s largest assortment of THX-certified home cinema systems is administration, but also the atmosphere in the compact based in one of the most beautiful courtyards in Berlin is virtually unknown. business park he is in charge of.

Those strolling along the Bülowbogen would 30, he was promoted to Marketing Director of Sony Berlin original, 62, property ad- the compact business park revolves never imagine that Loudspeaker Teufel, the lar- Europe. After a stint at Harman International ministrator by profession, seeks de- around building bridges. It is not gest direct seller in the European audio business, (Harman Kardon JBL), he came to Teufel in Berlin in velopment opportunities. What may just about renting space to a com- is actually hiding behind one of the beautiful brick 2012. He hasn’t had much time to explore Tempel- sound like advertising copy actually pany. “We create open spaces, which facades. hof-Schöneberg, but the open-minded, multicultu- tells the story behind Claus Claus- generate synergy effects between ral atmosphere has already made an impression on nitzer. In 1984, he was asked by the skilled workers and office tenants, More than 130 employees work within the com- him. The central location of the district, the com- community of owners of a commer- between those who are creative pany – the majority in the headquarters in the prehensive corporate infrastructure and the good cial property if he would like to deve- and those who produce.” Clausnit- Bülowbögen in Schöneberg. Teufel – the name transportion connections are all excellent prere- lop and supervise this. Clausnitzer zer admits: “It was not always easy means “devil” – was founded in Berlin in 1980 and quisites for companies like Teufel. Van Velzen: “Not the property administrator thus be- to find tenants”, since the location produces loudspeakers, home cinema systems and least of all because of the colourful, warm-hearted came Clausnitzer the site developer. of the beautiful Old-Berlin business audio streaming systems for the highest high-fide- and open-minded atmosphere of the district, Tem- The former storage and trading park – during the time of the Berlin lity standards. pelhof-Schöneberg is a kind of ‘Petit Berlin’.” spaces along the Bülowbogen now Wall, still a “zonal border area and EX-periphery: house advertising agencies, design caught in a fairytale slumber” – has Until the fall of the Berlin Edgar van Velzen (46) has been Managing Direc- Due to the central location within Berlin, the studios and medium-sized produc- only been “central” since 1989. The Wall, the area around the tor of Loudspeaker Teufel GmbH since the end of Dutchman argues, it is easy to find and win over tion facilities. fact that “sustainability” was already Bülowbogen in Schöne- 2012. The Dutchman is married and is the father of suitable employees from all over the city. Just as being practiced by the district coun- berg eked out a rather two teenage sons. After completing his degree in the products of Teufel do across the globe. Clausnitzer likes the term “Bülow- cil before the word became fashio- tranquil existence. In the economics, he began working for Sony Netherlands bogen”, or “Bülow Arches”. “Here, nable helped in the development of meantime, it is situated in and later for Sony Germany. At the young age of wwww.teufel.de the street curves around the church the location. Clausnitzer: “The poli- the heart of the city, only and our own architecture is charac- ticians understand that the people a few minutes walking terised by arches.” One of the main in the district not only want to live distance from the govern- ideas behind the development of here, but also work here.” ment quarter and Potsda- mer Platz.

1 Total commercial space: 10,500 m2

2 Number of businesses (tenants): 40

3 Number of employees: 500

Edgar van Velzen Claus Clausnitzer www.buelowbogen.de

30 31 Tempelhof-Schöneberg Bülowbogen DISCOVERING CENTRAL LOCATIONS THEDEVILWORKSINAHIDDENCOURTYARD BUILDing briDGES in the bÜLOWBOGEN

Those strolling along the Bülowbogen would 30, he was promoted to Marketing Director of Sony Berlin original, 62, property ad- the compact business park revolves never imagine that Loudspeaker Teufel, the lar- Europe. After a stint at Harman International ministrator by profession, seeks de- around building bridges. It is not gest direct seller in the European audio business, (Harman Kardon JBL), he came to Teufel in Berlin in velopment opportunities. What may just about renting space to a com- is actually hiding behind one of the beautiful brick 2012. He hasn’t had much time to explore Tempel- sound like advertising copy actually pany. “We create open spaces, which facades. hof-Schöneberg, but the open-minded, multicultu- tells the story behind Claus Claus- generate synergy effects between ral atmosphere has already made an impression on nitzer. In 1984, he was asked by the skilled workers and office tenants, More than 130 employees work within the com- him. The central location of the district, the com- community of owners of a commer- between those who are creative pany – the majority in the headquarters in the prehensive corporate infrastructure and the good cial property if he would like to deve- and those who produce.” Clausnit- Bülowbögen in Schöneberg. Teufel – the name transportion connections are all excellent prere- lop and supervise this. Clausnitzer zer admits: “It was not always easy means “devil” – was founded in Berlin in 1980 and quisites for companies like Teufel. Van Velzen: “Not the property administrator thus be- to find tenants”, since the location produces loudspeakers, home cinema systems and least of all because of the colourful, warm-hearted came Clausnitzer the site developer. of the beautiful Old-Berlin business audio streaming systems for the highest high-fide- and open-minded atmosphere of the district, Tem- The former storage and trading park – during the time of the Berlin lity standards. pelhof-Schöneberg is a kind of ‘Petit Berlin’.” spaces along the Bülowbogen now Wall, still a “zonal border area and house advertising agencies, design caught in a fairytale slumber” – has Edgar van Velzen (46) has been Managing Direc- Due to the central location within Berlin, the studios and medium-sized produc- only been “central” since 1989. The tor of Loudspeaker Teufel GmbH since the end of Dutchman argues, it is easy to find and win over tion facilities. fact that “sustainability” was already 2012. The Dutchman is married and is the father of suitable employees from all over the city. Just as being practiced by the district coun- two teenage sons. After completing his degree in the products of Teufel do across the globe. Clausnitzer likes the term “Bülow- cil before the word became fashio- economics, he began working for Sony Netherlands bogen”, or “Bülow Arches”. “Here, nable helped in the development of and later for Sony Germany. At the young age of wwww.teufel.de the street curves around the church the location. Clausnitzer: “The poli- and our own architecture is charac- ticians understand that the people terised by arches.” One of the main in the district not only want to live ideas behind the development of here, but also work here.”

» Companies settle here because the Bülow- bogen business park offers a creative atmosphere within a listed landmark. We do not rent square metres for elite circles, but rather create spaces for real people. «

Edgar van Velzen Claus Clausnitzer

30 Tempelhof-Schöneberg Bülowbogen WALLPAPER WAS YESTERDAY THE ASIAN WAy of Seeing thingS

Original wall designs for the whole world. When Ulrich Welter The Designer Carsten Gollnick on creative tension, the talks about his manufactory, the senses embark on a journey difference between Berlin-Mitte and Tempelhof-Schöneberg to new and exciting places. Just like his unique wall creations. and inspiring perspectives from the Far East.

» If Berlin were a dartboard, Tempelhof- Schöneberg would be the bull‘s eye with 50 points. «

Carsten Gollnick

When, in 1985, Ulrich Welter and hotel furnishings,” Welter exp- One can find it in KaDeWe, and things” inspires him. “Do not design a www.gollnick-design.de founded his manufactory at the lains, and continues: “We are not a even Meryl Streep‘s office in “The De- new cup, but rather think about how “tender” age of 23, he could only wallpaper manufactory, but rather vil Wears Prada” did not want to do you could brew the coffee better and dream of what was to come: In the a manufactory for original wall de- without it: Design “Made in Berlin” – enjoy it more.” This is his creative cre- meantime, his collections, which signs. And original wall designs are created by Carsten Gollnick. Walking do. And it is perceptible, tangible – in are popular among interior desi- much more than mere wallpaper.” into his studio, one feels strangely every corner of his office, in every gners both at home and abroad, welcome and, at the same time, trap- conversation. After com- are created and developed in his Ulrich Welter, 50 years old, married, ped. The eye wanders along the walls. pleting his studies, he » I need a professional network and Ulrich Welter studio in Schöneberg’s Bülowbogen. one daughter, on his home district: “I Everywhere one looks, one sees the first moved to Ham- a sense of tension, which facilitates live in the district that I appreciate finest porcelain, wooden boxes with burg. As he says: “… 18 employees – most of whom were the most; and the seat of my com- beautiful forms. Inspired – and at the because of the creative creative work. I find both here. « trained as artisans or studied for a pany, from which we send our origi- same time inspiring: this is how the network there”, which, career in the creative industries – nal wall designs all over the world, is host appears to his guests. at the time, was simply better on the produce original wall designs with also located here.” Elbe than in divided Berlin. After the applications such as glass pearls and Born in West Berlin, Carsten Goll- Wall was torn down, he came back to silver crystals, gold-leaf and rust “The wall designs for the Oscars, the nik, 46, studied industrial design and Berlin. And now he works here – wallpaper. Golden Globe Awards and the Emmys began working on his own even be- smack in the middle of Schöneberg. “I have been produced time and again fore graduation –and has seen and actually wanted to settle in Mitte…”, “We are active in the luxury sector here in Schöneberg. For me, Schöne- experienced a great deal ever since. Gollnick says, and continues: “…but and create some of the most valuable berg is the heart of Berlin. Here, Offices in Hamburg and Berlin, jour- I quickly noticed that I would find a walls in the world, but we also work people from all walks of life and cul- neys to Japan, a guest professorship creative tension for my work here”, in www.welter-wandunikate.de as suppliers for creative shop-fittings tures co-exist together.” in Korea – the “Asian way of seeing this neighbourhood.

32 33 Tempelhof-Schöneberg potsdamer strasse potsdamer strasse the neiGHBOURHOOD BLOGGEr

Media Location Potsdamer Strasse °mstreet MEDIA CENTRE

Regine Wosnitza is head of the Potsdamer Strasse Interest Group. The blogger, a freelance researcher, reports regularly in the centre on the location and life in the neighbourhood.

A CENTRE FOR MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT People, cultures, high-tech companies, shops and social institutions: Potsdamer Strasse was once one of the most important streets WITH TRADITION: The Potsdamer Strasse Interest Group brings numerous experts together and in Berlin. Where daily newspapers were once published, one is The Wintergarten variety fosters tolerance and quality of life. conscious of a long tradition – and looks toward the future. theatre on Potsdamer Straße is a living reminder of the splendour of the Seit 1996, the members of the Potsdamer Strasse opportunity to participate actively. With its various Old weekly newsreels depict how began as early as 2004 to create a net- Golden Twenties, when Interest Group, a registered association, are uni- committees, the Potsdamer Strasse Interest Group Potsdamer Strasse once looked. Varie- work – supported by the district au- people from around the ted by one common goal: Active participation for brings together different interests, makes suggesti- ty theatres, neon signs and fashionable thority of Tempelhof-Schöneberg – to world came here to enter- a tolerant living and working environment within ons in the proper places and increases awareness. shops once characterized the pulsating help develop the business location. In tain themselves. an excellent network. In the very heart of Berlin, life of this street. With its publishing doing so, they not only profit from the in the neighbourhood between Kleistpark and the The 46 members of the registered association are houses, the Potsdamer Straße was al- first-class location in the centre of the Landwehr Canal, people from various cultures and proud of the business-friendly politics of the dis- ready a centre for media at the time. capital, but also from an environment social groups live and work. High-tech companies trict administration, the great potential of skilled that fosters creativity. and low-budget freelancers, social institutions, personnel and the good infrastructure connections. Today, this tradition is rekindled by skilled workers and tradesmen complement each The recently completed park at Gleisdreieck and the more than 400 agencies, web pro- The media network °mstreet offers other. They all contribute to an atmosphere of to- numerous green areas in the neighbourhood offer grammers and representatives of the excellent conditions for media com- lerance and co-existence. A lively present and a recreation, sport and games. film industry. New business models, panies and start ups, organizes special rich past characterize the neighbourhood, whose exciting start ups and creative media evening events on a regular basis and attractiveness lies in its diversity. The omnipresent projects now set the scene on °mstreet. provides opportunities to meet col- sense of change on Potsdamer Strasse provides the www.ig-potsdamer-strasse.de Under this name, various companies leagues.

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9 % Production 8 % Advertising, Marketing, PR Sector structure of the media location Potsdamer Straße, resident companies Source: Media Network °mstreet Potsdamer Strasse Berlin MEDIA CENTRE

Regine Wosnitza is head of the Potsdamer Strasse Interest Group. The blogger, a freelance researcher, reports regularly in the centre on the location and life in the neighbourhood.

People, cultures, high-tech companies, shops and social institutions: Potsdamer Strasse was once one of the most important streets 1 Number of media com- The Potsdamer Strasse Interest Group brings numerous experts together and in Berlin. Where daily newspapers were once published, one is panies and freelancers: fosters tolerance and quality of life. conscious of a long tradition – and looks toward the future. approx. 400 2 self-employed and Seit 1996, the members of the Potsdamer Strasse opportunity to participate actively. With its various Old weekly newsreels depict how began as early as 2004 to create a net- freelancers: 28 % Interest Group, a registered association, are uni- committees, the Potsdamer Strasse Interest Group Potsdamer Strasse once looked. Varie- work – supported by the district au- ted by one common goal: Active participation for brings together different interests, makes suggesti- ty theatres, neon signs and fashionable thority of Tempelhof-Schöneberg – to a tolerant living and working environment within ons in the proper places and increases awareness. shops once characterized the pulsating help develop the business location. In 3 companies: 72 % an excellent network. In the very heart of Berlin, life of this street. With its publishing doing so, they not only profit from the in the neighbourhood between Kleistpark and the The 46 members of the registered association are houses, the Potsdamer Straße was al- first-class location in the centre of the Landwehr Canal, people from various cultures and proud of the business-friendly politics of the dis- ready a centre for media at the time. capital, but also from an environment social groups live and work. High-tech companies trict administration, the great potential of skilled that fosters creativity. and low-budget freelancers, social institutions, personnel and the good infrastructure connections. Today, this tradition is rekindled by skilled workers and tradesmen complement each The recently completed park at Gleisdreieck and the more than 400 agencies, web pro- The media network °mstreet offers other. They all contribute to an atmosphere of to- numerous green areas in the neighbourhood offer grammers and representatives of the excellent conditions for media com- lerance and co-existence. A lively present and a recreation, sport and games. film industry. New business models, panies and start ups, organizes special rich past characterize the neighbourhood, whose exciting start ups and creative media evening events on a regular basis and °mstreet, part of attractiveness lies in its diversity. The omnipresent projects now set the scene on °mstreet. provides opportunities to meet col- the Potsdamer Strasse sense of change on Potsdamer Strasse provides the www.ig-potsdamer-strasse.de Under this name, various companies leagues. Interest Group

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34 Tempelhof-Schöneberg Malzfabrik malzfabrik

Innovative Ideas in a historic monument

Here, there is plenty of space for ideas – and a lot of room to breathe. The “Malzfabrik” in Schöneberg is a place shaped by creativity and culture and stands out through its environmentally conscious positioning."

Frank Sippel, 41, Swiss citizen with German roots, concerts and even weddings take place here on a has always been an entrepreneur. Ever since his stu- regular basis. “As a building site characterised by dies of economics at the University of St. Gallen, he a culture of innovation, we see only advantages. has been fascinated by real estate – its forms, func- Many new possibilities emerge when so many in- tions and the interface between architecture and terdisciplinary ideas from various sectors and spe- Landmark art. Which is why he is also interested in “art-in- cialist fields come together and influence each The four kilns on the roof architecture”. Since 2009, he has been developing other,” Sippel explains. With his eight employees of the former malting the “Malzfabrik”, a former malting plant, in Berlin and numerous external service providers, he forms plant are the widely – since 2012, together with Janou A. Kammann, the heart of the so-called “Malz-Team”. The newest visible emblems of the 39. Here, in addition to distinctive office spaces company in the Malzfabrik, the Efficient Farming Malzfabrik, a historical that foster a sense of well-being and the courage GmbH, has developed a revolutionary method for industrial landmark, which to think differently, they also created space for all local food production, which combines market gar- has since established itself kinds of temporary leases. dening with fish breeding within a closed system as a brand. As a result of – a good example of the innovative energy released its current revitalization, The extremely versatile Malzfabrik, which has been by this location in the very heart of Tempelhof- it has been honoured with honoured with the national Location Award 2012 Schöneberg. In addition to large tenants such as various awards. in the category “Innovation and Sustainability”, is a the TÜV and AfB, one will also find agencies, design top location for events, photo and film productions. offices, modern production companies, workshops Castings, shootings, stunt workshops, innovation and even artists – a stimulating community, which camps, corporate events, exhibitions, conferences, encourages and fosters co-operation.

Above the roofs of the Malzfabrik, the canteen.

www.malzfabrik.de

36 37 Tempelhof-Schöneberg Malzfabrik DISCOVERING CREATIVE LOCATIONS

Innovative Ideas in a historic monument

Frank Sippel, 41, Swiss citizen with German roots, concerts and even weddings take place here on a has always been an entrepreneur. Ever since his stu- regular basis. “As a building site characterised by dies of economics at the University of St. Gallen, he a culture of innovation, we see only advantages. has been fascinated by real estate – its forms, func- Many new possibilities emerge when so many in- tions and the interface between architecture and terdisciplinary ideas from various sectors and spe- art. Which is why he is also interested in “art-in- cialist fields come together and influence each architecture”. Since 2009, he has been developing other,” Sippel explains. With his eight employees the “Malzfabrik”, a former malting plant, in Berlin and numerous external service providers, he forms – since 2012, together with Janou A. Kammann, the heart of the so-called “Malz-Team”. The newest 39. Here, in addition to distinctive office spaces company in the Malzfabrik, the Efficient Farming that foster a sense of well-being and the courage GmbH, has developed a revolutionary method for to think differently, they also created space for all local food production, which combines market gar- kinds of temporary leases. dening with fish breeding within a closed system – a good example of the innovative energy released The extremely versatile Malzfabrik, which has been by this location in the very heart of Tempelhof- honoured with the national Location Award 2012 Schöneberg. In addition to large tenants such as in the category “Innovation and Sustainability”, is a the TÜV and AfB, one will also find agencies, design top location for events, photo and film productions. offices, modern production companies, workshops Castings, shootings, stunt workshops, innovation and even artists – a stimulating community, which camps, corporate events, exhibitions, conferences, encourages and fosters co-operation.

THE SCHULTHEISS BREWERY BUILDS 1914 THE MALTING PLANT.

Above the roofs of the Malzfabrik, the canteen.

36 Tempelhof-Schöneberg Malzfabrik ARTIFICIALDNA for the WORLD If necessary, he could deliver supplies to his customers by plane. The bio-tech entrepreneur Olfert Landt is an enthusiastic pilot and also enjoys Berlin’s cultural scene.

Olfert Landt is the founder and Taipei, Oslo or Johannisburg. Since 2001, » There are very many bio- Managing Director of TIB MOLBIOL – TIB MOLBIOL has been based in a historical tech centres in Berlin and and an ultrafast high-flyer. Born in industrial landmark building on Eresburg- Brandenburg – in Buch, in 4,000 Kiel, he completed his studies in bio- strasse. The building had to be extensively Wedding, in Luckenwalde, chemistry in record time and, while renovated. Because there is so much space, SQUARE METRES: still a student, founded his company other bio-tech companies also moved in. in Golm – all of which THE HEADQUARTERS OF in 1990. For research at the institute, Companies that complement each other, THE BERLIN-BASED (supposedly) have synergy artificial genetic material was neces- but do not compete with one another. COMPANY, WITH BRANCH effects. Here, we are more sary – so-called oligonucleotides OFFICES AND PRODUCTION like a “friends-and-family” – and Landt soon began to produce “In Tempelhof-Schöneberg, we are close SITES IN THE USA, ITALY, this consumable himself. to the heart and cultural life of the city, organisation. The compa- SPAIN AND POLAND. which is very important to us. And we are above: Company founder Olfert Landt nies have their own offices Soon, other medical faculties, as also very close to good transportation fa- and labs, but their doors well as the Max Plack Institute, were cilities.” are always open. « also interested in his artificial DNA. TIB MOLBIOL is only known among The business location of Berlin offers the experts in the field, despite the fact entrepreneur an abundance of culture as that the company has one of the well as optimum connections between highest trading volumes of all the science and economy, since, according to biochemical companies in the city. Landt, “medical technology is one of the More than half the products are ex- core competencies of the capital city”. ported out of the country be it to www.tib-molbiol.de

38 39 Tempelhof-Schöneberg schindler 5 QUESTIONS FOR Paolo Compagna

As CEO of the German subsidiary of the Swiss Schindler Group, Paolo Compagna speaks about elevators and escalators – as well as about the project to establish a campus for companies, start ups, research, culture and politics in Alt-Mariendorf in order to develop solutions for mobility in the city of the future.

Those who meet Paolo Compagna for each and every day. Today, as the And what does the private indivi- future together. In a first step, we will the first time have to be quick - in- market leader with more than 3,000 dual and father of two children like renovate our headquarters and create tellectually and also by foot. Literally employees at 40 sites, Schindler Ger- about Tempelhof-Schöneberg as a a technical training centre, in which in “fast-forward” mode, the 45-year- many has an annual turnover of more city district? we will train and educate our emplo- old manager, who has been CEO of than 550 million euro. Counter-question: In which other dis- yees from all over Germany. Work on 82 the German subsidiary of the globally trict can you ride a Segway and fly a this has already begun. MILLION PEOPLE active Schindler Group since April Why is Schindler so keen on the lo- power-kite on the runway of a former ARE MOVED EACH DAY 2013, gives us a tour of his compa- cation of Alt-Mariendorf? airport? What is your experience with re- IN GERMANY BY ny and speaks about the firm’s lo- In 1874, Robert Schindler founded gards to business development and SCHINDLER Elevators cation in Alt-Mariendorf, ambitious the company in Ebikon in Switzer- The grounds of the former airport politics within the district? AND ESCALATORS. plans and his opinion regarding the land – and the first foreign subsidiary inspire new ideas. Do you also have In addition to the location advanta- advantages of the district of Tempel- opened its doors in Berlin as early as one? ges that I already discussed, compa- hof-Schöneberg. No time for random 1906. What was so special about the The discussion surrounding the use of nies in Tempelhof-Schöneberg feel banter. Clear statements in a friendly location at the time is even more so the Tempelhof airport grounds also that they are in good hands. The tone, but with a determined message today: You have space potential here touches upon the question of how co-operation with politics and the – this is how Compagna presents that other districts in Berlin could the city in which we live and move district administration is extremely himself during our interview: be jealous of and, at the same time, around in should actually look. As a good. Quick decisions, short commu- the infrastructural connections are result, it is my goal to create a cam- nication channels – no one puts any Mr. Compagna, what is so exciting excellent. If you step into the metro pus at our headquarters in Alt-Ma- obstacles in your way. about lifts and escalators? in Alt-Mariendorf, you are in Mitte riendorf, on which companies, start We move all of Germany once a day. within 15 minutes. Which other in- ups, research, culture and politics can 82 million people use Schindler ele- dustrial location in Berlin can say the be brought together in order to think www.schindler.com/de vators, escalators and moving walks same thing? about the mobility in the city of the

40 41 Tempelhof-Schöneberg lette-verein

www.lette-verein.de

the eDUCATIONALIST

The educational landscape of Tempelhof-Schöneberg is dominated by big names. In addition to the School of Economics, there is also and especially the Lette-Verein Foundation, a top address for those thirsting for education.

Petra Madyda

For Petra Madyda, Director of the in the fields of photographic and fa- the Berlin Senate Administration for centre with its location in the west of Lette-Verein Foundation, the name shion design, as well as in the health Education. Her own goal of helping Berlin, Tempelhof-Schöneberg is the “Verein” (association), is not a mere sector for PTAs and laboratory and young people find the right basis for perfect address. We are surrounded 1,000 relic from the past: “The term ‘Verein’ radiology MTAs. Furthermore, at our starting their careers fit well with here by an atmosphere characterised has been kept as part of our name location on Viktoria-Luise-Platz in the practical goals of the Lette-Ver- by stability and the willingness to be YOUNG PEOPLE ARE for reasons of tradition, because we Schöneberg, interested students can ein. When asked what she apprecia- flexible.” CURRENTLY BEING were originally founded in 1866 as also earn an MBA in Nutrition and tes about the district of Tempelhof- EDUCATED AT THE a registered association by the Ber- Food Chain Management and also Schöneberg, she answers briefly: “Its Always being on par with changing LETTE-VEREIN FOUNDATION. lin-based social politician Wilhelm- participate in vocationally qualifying down-to-earth, reasonable and, at social conditions was and remains Adolf Lette and the suffragette Jenny training courses in this field. In the the same time, open-minded and the trademark of the Lette-Verein. Hirsch. Under the title ‘Association areas of media information techno- creative nature. The unstressed cha- Careers that did not exist before were for the Promotion of Women's logy and interactive animation, me- racter and directness of the district actually invented here, for example Participation in the Labour Market’, tallography and chemical-biological corresponds with my own lifestyle.” the career of the MTA (Medical Tech- the Lette-Verein laid the foundations laboratories, one can also train for nical Assistant), or technical assistant for women to partake in a regular careers as technical assistants. The idyllic square with its impressi- in the fields of radiology, metallogra- and socially acceptable career. In ve fountain right on her doorstep in phy and photo design. The creative the 1940s, our training courses were Madyda, born in 1961, married, stu- the heart of Berlin, the proximity to environment of Schöneberg, with also opened up to the participation died Physics, Mathematics and Ca- Wittenbergplatz and the first-class many well-trained people, is fertile of men.” tholic Religion and also worked as transportation connections of Vikto- ground, on which new ideas can grow a teacher. She got to know and ap- ria-Luise-Platz are unique and a ge- and prosper – especially for “educa- Today, the Lette-Verein offers school- preciate the Lette-Verein during her nuine plus for the location. “For us, tionalists” such as the Lette-Verein. based vocational training, for example time as Superintendent of Schools in as a traditional vocational training

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