Investors Guide The Canton of Basel-Landschaft: a vibrant business location offering a high quality of life Satisfying established Cantonal Hospital Baselland and prospective companies It is important that companies are pleased with their location. In the Canton of Basel-Land- schaft, there are many small, medium-sized and large companies which are successfully posi- tioned on the market and are extremely satisfied with local economic conditions. However, it is also important that new companies feel wel- come. That’s why we have set up a “Welcome Desk” for both new and existing companies. It serves as a central point of contact for estab- lished and prospective companies as well as start-up entrepreneurs. We all benefit from companies that move here: our construction companies and suppliers, the employees, job seekers, restaurants and retail trade, the canton and also the communes. Over the decades a good foundation of structures have been built up in the region that provide a mix of skilled labour, modern and continually expanding infrastructure, an interna- tionally attractive tax model, a stable political and economic environment. We have various strategic development areas, i.e., sites which are developed in cooperation with the communes, private landowners and investors for a common goal – a sustainable increase in the value of these sites. Besides good infrastructural conditions, there is also the need for an environment in which the population benefits from a high quality of life. Educational institutions are important as well as cultural opportunities and many other local advantages. These include green surroundings Rego-Fix with attractive and easily accessible recreational opportunities for the whole family. These factors are rated important, not least by many decision-makers in international companies. This is one of the reasons why I put the emphasis on the word Landschaft (Country). Basel-Landschaft also stands for recreation, for depth, which contribute significantly to the attractiveness of our canton. Thomas Weber, Economic Affairs and Health Department, Cantonal Government 2 3 Jura Mountains Schneider’s carpentry works Swissterminal Belchen Panorama Baselland is a strong location. It is vibrant and prosperous. From their headquarters here, internationally renowned firms run their business around the globe. Universities and research institutes attract blue-chip academics and scientists. Muttenz goods yard Passionate about the Basel area BASELLAND – INSPIRATION FOR BUSINESS SWITZERLAND’S MOST BUSINESS-FRIENDLY SUPERB QUALITY OF LIFE INNOVATIVE REGION CANTON This is confirmed by a UBS Tax rates in the Basel region The Basel region has a high study. It’s the high research are moderate and with the quality of life. Here you can intensity and the pharmaceu- Welcome Desk companies live both close to town and in tical and chemistry industry have a direct point of contact the countryside. The cultural cluster in the Greater Basel with the administration. The and leisure scene is huge and Augusta Raurica EuroAirport area that are making an cantonal government pro- the trails on the Jura moun- impact here. A diversity of motes industry and supports tains with their spectacular industrial and commercial innovation. Available sites of- views offer mountain biking, sectors ensures the vitality fer space for investment and hiking, enjoyment and rest. of this economic region. growth. Excellent schools, colleges, A highly productive workforce private schools and vocational is part of this success. Local companies also appre- schools make it easy for ciate the advantages of Swit- families to settle here. Hence, Four international transport zerland as a business loca- there are many reasons to routes – air, road, rail and tion: High labour productivity, opt for the Basel region. Actelion water – offer business travel- liberal labour laws, moderate lers a choice of arrival and de- social costs, stability and legal parture options, and keep the certainty. exchange of raw materials and manufactured products flowing smoothly. 4 5 Novartis 1 Strengths of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft Assistance with settlement – Assisting new and existing The Basel region has many strengths. In line with firms is a high priority in the economic development, they are constantly Room to grow the canton being expanded and updated. Read more on the – Plenty of development More on this on following pages. potential: vacant industrial pages 24/25. Superior research and and commercial areas are learning location available – Reliable energy, water – Internationally networked and telecommunications High quality of life universities and technical provision universities, excellent state – Well-developed transport – First-class healthcare and international schools network provision – High research intensity – Good and wide variety High productivity, – Wide range of cultural and – Strong life sciences sector, of office space and flexible labour market leisure options good mix of industries residential property – Option of city living or – Good general conditions – Well-trained workforce, rural life for innovation: according to More on this on Attractive business across all industry sectors – Safe towns and villages a UBS study, jointly with pages 22/23. environment and levels Basel-Stadt Switzerland’s – High volume of work More on this on most innovative canton – Competitive tax system – Low unemployment pages 16/17. Transport hub – Specific advantages for (less than three per cent) More on this on companies pages 18/19. – In the centre of Europe, – Public authorities are effi- More on this on located in the border trian- cient and business-friendly pages 14/15. gle where Switzerland – Economic growth higher meets Germany and France than the Swiss average – Easily accessible by road, rail, air and sea, and linked More on this on to the North Sea via the pages 12/13. Rhine – National and international railway networks ensure good connections within Switzerland and on to Europe More on this on pages 10/11. 6 7 2 Central Europe, Firms in the Basel area: selected highlights «Switzerland with its stability – we’re right at home here. We feel at ease and secure, we’re well networked and there are contacts in the political sphere and local administration who we can talk to. Klaus Endress,» CEO Klaus Endress, CEO of the Endress+Hauser Group, Reinach Endress+Hauser STRONG IN PRECISION Particularly for the production of superior Over the past few decades, the canton of Swiss-made products by expert staff, the Endress+Hauser – a regional Swiss location is indispensable.” Basel-Landschaft has emerged as an important high-tech company Erich Mosset, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Ronda AG location for business and research, and is host Endress+Hauser is a globally active provider of measuring instruments and industrial process STRONG IN TRANSPORT to a multitude of small and large companies – technology. The family-owned business, with more than 10,000 employees in more than Swissterminal – across the globe we present a selection here. 100 countries, is a significant driving force in international research: in 2012, Endress+ Whether its handling, storage, maintenance, Hauser invested a good seven per cent of leasing or sale – at Swissterminal, it’s all about STRONG IN THE LIFE SCIENCES Novartis – strong in export its turnover in research and development, and the container. Founded 40 years ago, the com- registered 230 new patents. pany is the leading terminal operator in Switzer- Clariant – global chemicals Novartis manufactures innovative drugs Industry sector: industrial measuring and control land. At five locations close to Swiss economic specialist from Muttenz and treatments, and has a presence in over technology centres, the family-owned business organises 140 countries. The company is among Switzer- the handling and storage of containers. Clariant is a global leader in speciality chemicals, land’s biggest exporters, and the Massachusetts “Central Europe, Switzerland with its stability Industry sector: logistics headquartered in Muttenz. Institute of Technology named it as one of the – we’re right at home here. We feel at ease and The company’s business activities include 50 most innovative companies of 2013. Since secure, we’re well networked and there are “Swissterminal AG, with headquarters in additives, catalysis & energy, functional 1939, Novartis (formerly Sandoz and Ciba-Gei- contacts in the political sphere and local ad- Frenkendorf, is a key partner for commerce and materials, industrial & consumer specialities, gy) has also been manufacturing in the Basel re- ministration who we can talk to. The transport industry in the Basel region. Our container ter- masterbatches, oil & mining services and gion, at its Schweizerhalle plant in Muttenz. connections work. Schools, technical universi- minals offer a substantial benefit for all pigments. With its sites in Muttenz and Pratteln, Industry sector: life sciences ties and traditional universities are good – even internationally active industrial and commercial Clariant is one of Basel-Landschaft’s biggest if there are always things to improve. We’ve got enterprises that bring in their goods from employers. Synthes – a global market leader from the good people here who work with a high level of overseas or export them.” Industry sector: chemistry canton of Basel-Landschaft efficiency.” Roman Mayer, Chairman and Deputy of the Klaus Endress, CEO, Endress+Hauser, Reinach, Board of Directors, Swissterminal AG “Clariant