The Automotive Industry in the Capital Region Berlin

THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
in the Capital Region Berlin-Brandenburg
Top advantages of investing
Home to leading industries and innovative suppliers
Highest research density in Germany
Optimal networking in the regional automotive industry
with the Transport, Mobility and Logistics Cluster and
automotive BerlinBrandenburg e.V. (aBB e.V.),
the cooperation network for automotive suppliers
Highly qualified specialists and managers
Outstanding investment incentives and innovation funding
Excellent infrastructure
Proximity to political decision-makers and
trade associations
High quality of life with low cost of living
Stockholm
1,100 km
Dublin London
1,485 km 1,020 km
Berlin Brandenburg: You‘ll find our expertise in
every vehicle
In recent years, the Berlin-Brandenburg Capital Region has
become a veritable automotive site. The number of tier-1 and
tier-2 suppliers is rising steadily: some 21,000 people work at
over 200 companies today. Increasingly, deeper value chains
are a key feature of this development.
The companies cover a wide spectrum of areas: they range
from major original equipment manufacturers (OEM) such as
Mercedes-Benz and BMW to global players in the supplier
industry such as Gestamp Umformtechnik, ZF, MAGNA Intier
and MAGNA Steyr, Goodyear Dunlop, Takata-Petri, Continental, Visteon, Knorr-Bremse, Pierburg and a great variety of
strong medium-sized companies.
A qualified, flexible and efficient workforce
Automotive companies can rely on well-trained and motivated
employees in Berlin-Brandenburg. The quality of skilled personnel is guaranteed by three years of professional technical
training – from the highly specialised automotive mechatronics
engineer to the bodywork and vehicle construction engineer.
The region’s universities train the managers of the future on
courses such as automotive engineering (Technische Universität Berlin and Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin)
or industrial engineering (Beuth Hochschule für Technik Berlin).
Berlin Partner for Business and Technology and the Brandenburg Economic Development Board (ZAB) support companies
in recruiting and training new employees and in boosting their
level of innovation with extensive service packages.
Helsinki
1,420 km
Oslo
1,110 km
Amsterdam
550 km
Copenhagen
460 km
Berlin
Warsaw
Potsdam
620 km
Brussels
770 km
Tallinn
1,270 km
Riga
980 km
Vilnius
1,000 km
Bern
900 km
Vienna
670 km
Budapest
880 km
Bucharest
1,340 km
Madrid
2,500 km
Lisbon
2,900 km
Istanbul
2,193 km
Rome
1,500 km
Athens
2,650 km
A leader in technology transfer
Fifty-two institutions of higher learning with approximately
205,000 students and around 200 public and private institutions form one of the most tightly-knit research networks in
Europe.
Automotive companies benefit from the specific industryrelevant expertise at diverse scientific institutions, including
engineering mechanics and vehicle dynamics (Brandenburg
University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg) and vehicle
engineering and drives (Technische Universität Berlin). Furthermore, leading development contractors in the automotive
sector such as IAV and Carmeq work closely with the science
sector.
Motorcycle production at BMW in Berlin
Minsk
1,070 km
Kiev
1,660 km
Prague
360 km
Paris
1,090 km
Moscow
1,750 km
Automotive industry sites in
Berlin-Brandenburg (selection)
Hamburg
Greifswald
Szczecin
Rostock
UCKERMARK
PRIGNITZ
OSTPRIGNITZRUPPIN
BARNIM
OBERHAVEL
8
HAVELLAND
20
MÄRKISCHODERLAND
Berlin-Tegel
BERLIN
12
21
9
4
15 16 17 19 21
1
2
13
1
Brandenburg
an der Havel POTSDAM
6
18
3
4
5
6
9
BerlinSchönefeld
14
Warszawa
(Warsaw)
8
11
Magdeburg
Hanover
Frankfurt
(Oder)
7
ODERSPREE
POTSDAMMITTELMARK
DAHMESPREEWALD
TELTOW-FLÄMING
Leipzig
Frankfurt/Main
Munich
2
7
Cottbus
OBERSPREEWALDLAUSITZ
10
ELBE-ELSTER
5
Wrocław
SPREENEIßE
3
Dresden
Prague
Selected companies from the
sector
Automation, maintenance, logistics
International airports
District border
Industry-related training and research institutions
Suppliers of metal components
and mechanical engineering Plastics, rubber, other materials Electrical engineering,
electronics, electromechanical equipment
Federal highway
State highway
Railroad
Waterway
The Network for your success
Selected research institutions and companies
in the Capital Region Berlin-Brandenburg
17 VISTEON
Automotive companies
1
BMW
Development and production of dashboard and door systems, Berlin
www.visteon.com
18
VW Design Center
Production and assembly of motorcycles, Berlin · www.bmw.de
2 BROSE Development and production of engine components, cooling systems, fan housings, radiator shields, compressors, radiator fan modules, Berlin · www.brose.com
3
carmeq
Project management, process design, development of software modules and system architecture, Berlin
www.carmeq.de
4
5
6
Supply of original parts for the VW, Audi, Seat and Škoda brands to eastern Germany, Ludwigsfelde · www.volkswagen.de
20
Weber Motor
Production of compact engines, Bernau · www.weber-motor.com
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Development and production of gearboxes for cars and steering systems, Brandenburg/Havel and Berlin · www.zf.com
DEKRA
Gestamp
Research institutions
1
2 Brandenburg
University of Technology
Cottbus-Senftenberg, Cottbus site
Research in structural mechanics, vehicle technology and drive systems, microelectronics, materials · www.b-tu.de
Hüffermann Transportsysteme
IAV
Engineering for vehicles, automobile electronics, engines and drives, Berlin · www.iav.de
10
Magna Intier Automotive Interiors Germany GmbH
Car door trims, Massen · www.magna.com
11
Magna Steyr Fuel Systems
Production of air pressure vessels for trucks, with new technolgies like laser welding, Potsdam · www.magnasteyr.com
12
MAHLE
Production of camshafts, valves, cylinder head assemblies, turbocharger components, Wustermark · www.mahle.com
13
Mercedes-Benz Berlin Plant
Production of engines, transmission parts and fuel systems, environmentally friendly manufacturing technologies, Berlin www.daimler.com
14
Mercedes-Benz Ludwigsfelde
Van body assembly plant, state-of-the-art automated production facilities, Ludwigsfelde · www.daimler.com
15
PIERBURG
Development and production of modules for fuel supplies and carburetion systems, throttle bodies, intake manifold units, exhaust systems, Berlin
www.kolbenschmidt-pierburg.com · www.kspg.com
16
TAKATA-PETRI
Research and development in car occupant protection systems (steering wheel, airbag and safety belt systems), Berlin www.takata-petri.com
Beuth Hochschule für Technik Berlin,
University of Applied Sciences (formerly TFH Berlin)
Courses in mechanical engineering and industrial engineering, Berlin www.beuth-hochschule.de
Goodyear Dunlop Germany
Production of trailer systems, utility vehicle assembly, Neustadt / Dosse · www.hueffermann.de
9
VW Original Parts Logistics
21
Company in the Goodyear/Sumitomo Group, development and production of car, lorry and special-purpose tyres, Fürstenwalde
www.dunlop.de
8
19
Design concepts for Volkswagen and other VW Group brands,
Potsdam · www.volkswagen.de
Production of hydraulic components for vehicles and research into hybrid electric vehicles, Berlin and Hoppegarten
www.continental-corporation.com
Metal forming – development and production of body and chassis components for cars and commercial vehicles, Ludwigsfelde www.gestamp-umformtechnik.de
7
CONTINENTAL
Automotive testing and appraisal centre, homologation tests, engineering, COP, Lausitzring and Berlin · www.dekra.com
3
Brandenburgs University of Technology
Cottbus-Senftenberg, Senftenberg site
Research focus on informatics, electrical and mechanical engineering
www.b-tu.de
4
National aeronautics and space research centre of the Federal Republic of Germany
Transport research, Berlin · www.dlr.de
Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin (HTW),
University of Applied Sciences
5
Bachelor and Master courses in automotive engineering, Berlin
www.htw-berlin.de
6
InnoZ Innovation Centre for Mobility and Societal Change
Centre for the development of innovative solutions, products and services in the dynamic relationship between mobility and societal change, Berlin · www.innoz.de
7
Panta Rhei
Research centre for lightweight materials at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg
www.pantarhei-cottbus.de
8
Mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, Wildau
www.tfh-wildau.de
9
Technische Hochschule Wildau (FH),
Technical University of Applied Sciences
Technische Universität Berlin (TU)
Transport and machine systems, electrical engineering and computer science faculties, Berlin · www.tu-berlin.de
The automotive sector as
a mainstay of the Cluster Transport, Mobility and Logistics
Electromobility in the capital region
Within their Joint innovation strategy, Berlin and Brandenburg
are the first German states to cooperate in the field of innovation policy. Here the German capital region is focussed on
high-growth clusters. One of the most prominent is the Cluster
Transport, Mobility and Logistics with its automotive sector.
The economic and technology development boards in both
states have set up a common cluster management system to
support the development of the cluster. A team of experts links
leading figures in business, science and the public authorities,
in order to boost added value and the industry’s competitive
position on the international stage.
www.mobility-bb.com
The development and realisation of innovative transport systems and with it answers to the great challenges presented by
climate protection and resource conservation are key objectives of the Transport, Mobility and Logistics Cluster in BerlinBrandenburg.
Partnership with prospects
Innovative and complex topics such as electromobility demand the support of technology and economic policies at
various levels. Alongside the funding programmes offered by
the region, the government and the EU, networks play a key
role here.
automotive BerlinBrandenburg e.V. (aBB e.V.) cooperation network
aBB e.V. is a cross-state network of the automotive industry in
Berlin and Brandenburg. Its work aims to boost international
competitiveness, innovative potential and the cooperation between partner companies. The needs of small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) are given special attention.
www.ac-bb.de
Network for Innovative Vehicle Concepts (NIF)
The network for Innovative Vehicle Concepts (NIF) provides
a platform for the development and support of new projects
which preferably intersect with “traditional” industries. It supports companies and research institutions in developing interdisciplinary R&D projects. The body responsible for the
project is the Association of Innovative Vehicle Drive Systems
Berlin-Brandenburg (INFABB e.V.).
[email protected]
Berlin Agency for Electromobility eMO
The Berlin Agency for Electromobility is the “one-stop agency”
for the topic of electromobility in the capital region. It pools the
expertise of companies and institutions, develops and supports projects and coordinates strategy development in this
field. As a public-private partnership, the eMO is operated by
Berlin Partner for Business and Technology.
www.emo-berlin.de
The capital region is growing into a leading international metropolitan region for electromobility. It covers the entire value
chain – from research and development via production and
testing to marketing and use. Training and qualification play a
role at each of these stages.
In 2012, Berlin and Brandenburg emerged successfully from
the federal government’s competition and was named one of
the four German “showcases” of electromobility. The capital
region’s solution particularly swayed the selection panel with
its integrated synergy of regenerative energy generation in
Brandenburg and its use of new electromobility concepts in
the metropolitan region. More than 30 closely related projects
with a total volume of some 100 million euros will turn electromobility into reality in Berlin and Brandenburg by 2016 and
effectively help the market to get up and running. Around 150
companies and institutions are involved with great dedication
and they provide their own resources as part of the Berlin and
Brandenburg showcase projects, which are supported by the
federal government and the two states. The Berlin Agency for
Electromobility eMO is responsible for overall coordination.
Electric cars in commercial fleets and car pooling solutions
form part of the showcase portfolio just as much as urban
logistics solutions with e-commercial vehicles and electric
buses in public transport. The charging infrastructure in public
spaces is also due to be considerably upgraded. The incorporation of e-vehicles in innovative smart grid concepts integrates energy and transport systems.
The range of electromobility systems and components from
the capital region will be expanded, with science institutions
and research-related engineering contractors forming the
foundation of industrial value creation in Berlin and Brandenburg. An active ICT sector provides key innovations in vehicle
engineering and driver assistance systems as well as for controlling complex synergies of energy and transport systems.
In developing modern hybrid drives and battery systems, stakeholders in Berlin and Brandenburg are already working with
internationally recognised expertise. The integrated energy
management of electric vehicles is a regional focus just as
much as lightweight solutions that benefit from the experience
of the aerospace industry and other industrial applications.
In addition, recent years have seen the development of innovative vehicle concepts that have the potential to conquer the
market.
The Berlin-Brandenburg Capital Region: local advantages, facts, services
Where your investment makes sense
Berlin-Brandenburg offers excellent customized funding programmes for businesses which are new to the region or excel in innovation. Investment incentives
come in the form of direct subsidies. Funding programmes pool resources from
the EU, the German federal government and the states of Berlin and Brandenburg.
High quality of life
Quadriga with Reichstag dome in the background
The region offers the unique combination of Berlin’s international metropolitan flair and
Brandenburg’s fascinating countryside and historical places of interest. A nightlife like
no other, renowned large-scale events, more than 170 museums, 150 performance
venues and around 500 palaces, churches and parks add up to an irresistible location.
The region also offers unlimited sporting and leisure activities such as golf, horse
riding, water sports and flying. In fact, living costs, infrastructure and leisure activities
are considerably more affordable than in other comparable metropolitan regions.
Investment made easy
Sanssouci PalacePotsdam
The two economic development corporations, Berlin Partner for Business and Technology and the Brandenburg Economic Development Board (ZAB), are ready to provide extensive support to help establish your business: competently, quickly, without
red tape, confidentially and free of charge.
Location: facts and figures on the Berlin-Brandenburg business region
Personnel: support in recruiting and training new employees
Property: assistance in searching for properties to lease or buy
Financing: advice on funding options and financing
Contacts: public authorities, banks, chambers of commerce, associations, and company networks
Fantastic leisure options in the region
www.businesslocationcenter.de/automotive
www.brandenburg-invest.de/automotive
Your point of contact in Brandenburg:
Brandenburg Economic Development Board
Andreas Rothe
Deputy Head of Department Industry
Steinstraße 104 -106
14480 Potsdam, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)331 660 - 3130
Fax: +49 (0)331 660 - 3222
[email protected]
www.zab-brandenburg.de
Your point of contact in Berlin:
Berlin Partner for Business and Technology
Thomas Meißner
Head of Division Energy|Mobility
Ludwig Erhard Haus
Fasanenstraße 85
10623 Berlin, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)30 463 02 - 500
[email protected]
www.berlin-partner.de
The industry network in the region:
Cooperation network
automotive Berlin Brandenburg e.V.
Fontanestraße 15, 14476 Potsdam
Network Manager Harald Bleimeister
Tel.: +49 (0)33208 21 62 55
Fax: +49 (0)33208 21 62 57
[email protected]
www.ac-bb.de
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Publisher: Brandenburg Economic Development Board (ZAB) in
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Economics and European Affairs
of the state of Brandenburg and
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Research
Design: Schweiger Design
Last updated: November 2013
Cover: Sprinter (Mercedes-Benz
Ludwigsfelde GmbH © Harald
Hirsch)
Photographs: Motorcycle production at BMW (© Martin Klindworth);
Reichstag dome (Berlin Partner for
Business and Technology GmbH /
FTB-Werbefotografie); Sanssouci
Palace (Ministry for Economic
and European Affairs of the State
of Brandenburg); sailing ships
on the Havel (© Boettcher / TMBFotoarchiv)