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Machinery & Equipment Industry
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Think of the real engines of German industry and our global leaders in the automotive, metalworking, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries most likely come to mind. But behind those titans stand the companies making the machines needed to drive production.
A silent giant, Germany's machinery and equipment sector is the largest and strongest in Europe. Its strength comes from its long and unwavering tradition, its leading position in technological development, its ever-hungry domestic market, its diversified industrial base, and the government's clear and robust support for the industry. This position is further strengthened by the staggering growth and dominance of our industrial robotics and automation sector. Take a look at these numbers and see how we keep the gears of innovation in motion!
Our Industry in Numbers
- 195 billion Euro in 2008 production
- present production growth of almost 9% in 2008
- increase of production output of 40% in the last five years
- 103 billion Euro domestic market for machinery & equipment manufacturers
- world export leader
- German companies register 28% of the world’s mechanical engineering patents
- 6,000 companies employing 965,000 highly skilled employees
Our Advantages
MARKET - Exceptionally high domestic demand results from Germany's strong industrial structure.
PERSONNEL - Our universities and universities of applied science produce some of the most qualified employees in the business.
R&D - our manufacturers cooperate closely with a network of nearly 100 mechanical engineering university faculties and numerous internationally recognized research institutes.
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).
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - We offer an extensive and comprehensive logistics infrastructure that integrates state-of-the-art transportation networks with the most modern telematics, IT, and telecommunications systems.
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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