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Closed Loop Recycling and Sustainable Water Technologies
Shaping Tomorrow's Sustainable Era!
Closed loop recycling and sustainable water technologies have huge growth potential. In fact, they have become one of the most important economic sectors in Germany in recent years.
This development has been made possible by a longstanding tradition in environmental technologies, an excellently qualified and highly trained workforce, and cutting edge products and solutions. A pioneering environmental policy and legal framework which sets ever more ambitious standards has also helped establish Germany as a leading player in all green markets. Be a part of and help shape tomorrow’s sustainable era. Short, medium and long-term opportunities exist along whole value chain for investors.
Join us at the forefront of the sustainable era!
Our Industry in Numbers
- turnover: 85 billion Euro in 2008
- German World Market Share for Recycling Technology: 24% (Material Separation devices have 64% of the world market)
- German World Market Share for Sustainable Water technologies: 19%
- more than 320,000 Employees
- leading R&D and patents worldwide
- world's number one in export with export share of 18% for recycling technologies and 19% for sustainable water technology
Our Advantages
MARKET - In terms of environmental technologies it is predicted a sales in 2030 in Germany of EUR 1 trillion. Adaptation to climate change, reduction of raw material imports as well as strong environmental regulations intensifies and ensure the future green markets.
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP - Germany is by far the world´s largest market for recycling technologies with annual turnover of EUR 50 billion. In terms of sustainable water technologies Germany is number one in Europe with an industry turnover of EUR 35 billion.
PERSONNEL - Thanks to its internationally renowned universities and outstanding R&D institutes covering an extensive range of environmental technologies topics, Germany offers a large pool of highly qualified workers.
R&D - Leading patents worldwide. Research focusing on for example: integrated recycling process, waste-to-energy, membrane filter technology, water efficiency and supply systems. German research institutes are working closely with industry partners to develop new technologies and bring them to market quickly.
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INCENTIVES - Germany offers numerous incentives for all investors - regardless of whether they are from Germany or otherwise. There is a large selection of programs designed to support a wide variety of business activities at different stages of the investment process available. Support ranges from cash incentives for the reimbursement of direct investment costs to incentives for labor and research and development (R&D).
LEGAL AND POLITICAL FRAMEWORK - Germany is a pioneer in environmental policy and its legal framework. Following acts should be emphasized i.e. Closed Substance Cycle and Waste Management Act, Electronic Device Act, Federal Water Act. The Europe and Germany`s sustainability strategy as well as the Master Plan for Environmental Technologies of the German government also play a rolle placing Germany as an industrial and investment location.
INFRASTRUCTURE - Our extensive and comprehensive logistics infrastructure integrates state-of-the-art transportation networks with the most modern telematics, IT, and telecommunications systems, thereby enabling efficient logistics.
STABLE INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT - Social, economic, and political stability provide a solid base for your corporate projects. Our judiciary and civil services are highly professional. Contractual agreements are secure, and intellectual property is strictly protected in Germany.
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