Presentation of the Offenbach region
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Presentation of the Offenbach region
Presentation of the Offenbach region In the middle of business, in the middle of life. The Offenbach region. The business location at the heart of Europe. January 2011 | Page 1 Presentation of the Offenbach region Overview 1. Basic facts about the region 2. Transport infrastructure 3. Economic Structure 4. Economy-friendly climate 5. Quality of life 6. Conclusion, IHK Offenbach am Main January 2011 | Page 2 Presentation of the Offenbach region Basic facts about the region Perfectly central As central as it can be: The economic region of Offenbach is located at the center of Europe, the center of Germany ... January 2011 | Page 3 Presentation of the Offenbach region Basic facts about the region Perfectly central As central as it can be: The economic region of Offenbach is located at the center of Europe, the center of Germany and the center of the Rhine-MainRegion. January 2011 | Page 4 Presentation of the Offenbach region Basic facts about the region Perfectly central The numerous cities and communities of the region offer attractive business locations for companies of any size. January 2011 | Page 5 Presentation of the Offenbach region Basic facts about the region Concentrated economic power: the Rhine-Main-Region About 20 % of all foreign investments in Germany focus on the Rhine-Main-Region. With good reason : Over 5 million inhabitants with exceptional purchasing power High number of qualified workforce Conclusion: Interesting as company location and as sales market January 2011 | Page 6 Presentation of the Offenbach region Basic facts about the region The Rhine-Main-Region in numbers Area 14,876 square kilometer Inhabitants 5,500,867 (as per 2008) Gross value added 179,145 Mio. € (as per 2007) Gross value added per inhabitant 32,442 € (as per 2007) Purchasing power per inhabitant Foreign investments 21,073 € (as per 2010) January 2011 | Page 7 Presentation of the Offenbach region Share in the area of Germany: 4 % Share in the population of Germany: 6,7 % Share in GVA of Germany: 8,3 % 84.6 billion € (as per 2008) Share in foreign investments in Germany: 18,4 % Basic facts about the region Get to know us: city and district of Offenbach The city of Offenbach Friendly, active, independent, a competitive city in the middle of the most important region of Germany. The district of Offenbach Innovative, growing strong and future-oriented, one district as a guarantor for quality of life in 13 towns and municipalities, combining an excellent infrastructure with proximity to nature. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Offenbach (IHK) Your contact for getting to know more than 40,000 companies of the region. January 2011 | Page 8 Presentation of the Offenbach region Basic facts about the region The Offenbach region in numbers Agriculture and forestry 0,2 % Other services Manufacturing and 8,9 % processing industry 8,1 % Business to business services 31,5 % Inhabitants Companies belonging to the IHK City of Offenbach 119,051 District of Offenbach 336,671 Total 455,722 Registered companies 11,089 Small trade 28,964 Total 40,053 Trade/ Trade brokering/ Repair 27,9 % Real estate/ Rental agencies 4,3 % January 2011 | Page 9 Presentation of the Offenbach region Hotels and restaurants 4,4 % Banks/Insurance Transport/Communication 10,2 % 4,5 % Transport infrastructure The best connections: the transport infrastructure The business location with short distances The city and the district of Offenbach are located near the most important traffic junctions of Germany - of road, railway and air traffic. The transport connections are excellent internationally, nationally und regionally. Your advantage: less time for travelling and transport January 2011 | Page 10 Presentation of the Offenbach region Transport infrastructure Reach the whole world within minutes Reachable within minutes: The alternative: Frankfurt Airport is the most important platform for international aviation in Continental Europe. Airfield Egelsbach, the largest airfield for general aviation in Germany - ideal for business jets. Distance Offenbach-Frankfurt Airport: only 16 km! January 2011 | Page 11 Presentation of the Offenbach region Transport infrastructure Climb flight: Frankfurt Airport in numbers The continuously increasing growth rates of the Frankfurt Airport are a proof of the importance of the airport and the business location of the region for economy and industry. The airport must be able to develop further in order to be in a position to strengthen its function as one of the driving forces of the region's economic development. » Passengers: 50,937,897 (Number 3 in Europe) » Air freight: 1,837,054 tons (Number 2 in Europa) » Flight movement: 463,111 » 300 destinations worldwide in 110 countries » www.airportcity-frankfurt.de as per 2009 January 2011 | Page 12 Presentation of the Offenbach region Transport infrastructure Faster to business: the Egelsbach Airfield Take off and land whenever you want: In most cases, charter planes are faster, more flexible and direct compared to a scheduled flight. The Egelsbach Airfield has the largest offer in business charter in Germany - to competitive prices. » More than 2,000 destinations in Europe – without stress, very comfortable and inexpensive » Only 20 minutes from Offenbach » Largest airport for general aviation in Germany » www.egelsbach-airport.com The alternative for business travel! January 2011 | Page 13 Presentation of the Offenbach region Transport infrastructure Perfect Landing: the Egelsbach Airfield Siegmar Weegen Managing director HFG Hessische Flugplatz GmbH January 2011 | Page 14 Presentation of the Offenbach region " For business travellers and private people, the accessibility of the place of departure and final destination stands right at the top of the priority list. On 365 days a year, the Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport offers the most convenient and fastest access to the district of Offenbach and to the Rhine-Main economic region . With a charter flight, one can reach all European destinations from here without transfers or delays." Transport infrastructure Always on the move: the road traffic Offenbach is located near the most important motorway junction of Germany, the junction of A3 and A5. Other motorways and an excellent regional road network guaranty fast connections and the best supply. January 2011 | Page 15 Presentation of the Offenbach region Transport infrastructure Many different tracks: the railway traffic Due to one of the most important railway junctions of Germany, the main station of Frankfurt, the Offenbach region is connected to important ICE tracks. The ICE railway station at the airport Frankfurt is one of the ten largest railway stations in Germany. The excellent public transport system provides for fast regional connections. January 2011 | Page 16 Presentation of the Offenbach region Transport infrastructure Fast connections: some examples Flight connection from Frankfurt Airport Railway connections Duration Destination London 80 min. 149 Cologne (from Frankfurt) 56 min. Paris 60 min. 109 Stuttgart 71 min. Berlin 60 min. 127 Munich 205 min. * mehrfach täglich January 2011 | Page 17 Presentation of the Offenbach region Economic structure A good composition: the economic structure The economic structure of the Offenbach region is marked by middle-sized businesses. The many-sided mixture of industry sectors has different focuses. The industrial sector is especially focusing on international markets. The export rate amounts to about 53.1 % (as per 2008). Your advantage: great selection of possible cooperation partners and expert service providers January 2011 | Page 18 Presentation of the Offenbach region Economic structure International meeting point The Offenbach region is home to 413 subsidiaries or premises of international companies from 36 countries. Among these, Honda, Hyundai and Siemens. The main reasons for international companies to be located here are : 1. close to the Frankfurt Airport and 2. central location in the Rhine-Main-Region January 2011 | Page 19 Presentation of the Offenbach region Economic structure Engine building with a fine tradition Engine building has ever since been one of the most important industrial sectors of the Offenbach region. Dates and facts: High-technology and specialized products as printing presses, knitting machines for the textile industry and transporting equipment are exported to countries all over the world. » 4,885 employees January 2011 | Page 20 Presentation of the Offenbach region » 102 companies Economic structure Very clean: chemistry and cosmetics The products of the chemical industry of the region focus on beauty, cleanness and health. Dates and Facts: » 38 companies » 2,386 employees January 2011 | Page 21 Presentation of the Offenbach region Economic structure The growth of brands: Kappus – the manufacturer of soaps and perfumes As the largest European soap manufacturer, the Kappus group produces 35,000 tons per year (350 billion pieces) at three locations in Germany. Due to its creativity, innovativeness and quality, the company became known as the "house of exceptional soaps" and developed to be the largest soap producer in western Europe. » Production of 16.000 tons of soap of any type every year » Large variety of own brands, season and gift articles » Contract manufacturing and special production for almost all German and many European commercial enterprises as well as a large number of branded articles » Production machines for flexible and profitable manufacturing of large quantities and small series » www.kappus-seife.de January 2011 | Page 22 Presentation of the Offenbach region Economic structure To set the ball rolling: the automotive industry The automotive industry comprises the suppliers as well as the manufacturers of transport equipment. January 2011 | Page 23 Presentation of the Offenbach region Dates and Facts: » 17 companies » 2,022 employees Economic structure Always up to date: leather goods Leather goods from Offenbach are trend-setters in fashion and set also standards for quality and design. Management and design are controlled from Germany, whereas the production has partly been outsourced to foreign countries. January 2011 | Page 24 Presentation of the Offenbach region Economic structure Strong brand: PICARD leather goods The philosophy "excellent products everybody can afford" made Picard the market leader in Germany in the middle to upscale segment of leather bags. Picard is today one of the best known fashion companies in Germany. » Picard was founded in 1928 and is still ownermanaged » About 1,000 employees worldwide earn a revenue of 25 billion € p. a. for Picard » More than 200 sales galleries in Germany and many metropolises worldwide » www.picard-lederwaren.de January 2011 | Page 25 Presentation of the Offenbach region Economic structure Meeting point fashion: the trade fair for leather goods Two times a year, the international trade fair for leather goods (Internationale Lederwarenmesse ILM) takes place in Offenbach. 10 – 12,000 people visit the forum for fashion, lifestyle and design of leather goods every year, a fact due to which the fair is the most important European trade fair for this industrial sector. The Messe Offenbach (Offenbach Trade Fair) is the ideal location and offers excellent services for trade fairs and exhibitions : » Concept consulting » Event planning » Realization and Assessment » Catalogue service » Organization and social program » Recording of visitors etc. » www.messe-offenbach.de January 2011 | Page 26 Presentation of the Offenbach region Economic structure Success by ideas: the creative service providers The Hochschule für Gestaltung (University for Design) is located at Offenbach, where designers for product design and visual communication are trained. The creative university and the high demand of creative services of the Rhine-MainRegion has lead to the establishment of several companies of this sector in the region. Offenbach is about to be the creative centre of the Rhine-Main-Region. January 2011 | Page 27 Presentation of the Offenbach region Dates and Facts: » More than 900 companies from the sectors advertisement, marketing, graphics, design, internet and communication. » Foundations started at the HfG » Creative clusters in industrial parks » Active, young creative and cultural scene Economic structure Successful advertisement - for over 75 years As an owner-run full-service agency with creation, PR, media services, consulting and an online unit, WEFRA has been THE partner for integral, strategic and marketing-oriented communications for over 75 years. » Sector: communication and services » Owner-run in the 3rd generation » Advertising, sales promotion, public relations, media services and consulting » 50 employees » 30 billion € revenue p. a. » www.wefra.de January 2011 | Page 28 Presentation of the Offenbach region Economic structure The strong financial partner: Sparkasse Offenbach The regional financial service provider with competent consulting and special services for companies, businesses and founder of new businesses Whatever business customers need: financing services, foreign services, corporate cards, information about public subsidies, contact to the public sector and institutions, real estate services January 2011 | Page 29 Presentation of the Offenbach region » Founded in 1833 » Largest, independent credit institute of the city of Offenbach » 10 subsidiaries in the city area » www.sparkasse-offenbach.de Economic structure Musical and culinary specialties Craftsmanship is the prerequisite for the success of many exports of the region. If it is strings, electronic guitars ... January 2011 | Page 30 Presentation of the Offenbach region Economic structure Musical and culinary specialties ... or Frankfurter sausages. January 2011 | Page 31 Presentation of the Offenbach region Economy-friendly climate We do a lot for our companies "Only 7 days for the pre-qualification for building our Europe headquarters – thanks to the open-minded and helpful authorities in Offenbach!" Kwan-Heum Um, former president of Hyundai Motor Europe GmbH Entrepreneurial politicians and the decisive public authorities co-operate closely with the economy in the city and district of Offenbach to support the companies actively when realizing their businesses like, for instance, the new foundation or extensions of existing businesses. January 2011 | Page 32 Presentation of the Offenbach region Economy-friendly climate Challenge us: Business development at the city of Offenbach The city of Offenbach actively supports the establishment, search for location, foundation of new businesses and permission procedures. Central coordination of your request guaranties short distances and therefore a fast handling. The administration is the service provider for the economy. Your advantage: » Fast permission procedures » Customized solutions » Save time and money » Inexpensive real estate prices » Ideal location » Customer-oriented administration » Sales-oriented planning » www.offenbach.de January 2011 | Page 33 Presentation of the Offenbach region Economy-friendly climate For your success: Business development of the District of Offenbach The business development of the district of Offenbach offers consistent customized solutions to help companies on their way through the institutions. But the district of Offenbach has not only a supporting function, it sets an own course as well. Due to a partnership with the economy, for instance with the construction and education sector, innovative exemplary projects are designed and implemented, in order to shape the future successfully. This approach is supported by a majority of all political representatives. January 2011 | Page 34 Presentation of the Offenbach region Economy-friendly climate Highly qualified: our education The Rhine-Main-Region has: 15 universities and universities of applied sciences with more than 167,000 students 15 private ones and church universities also over 12,300 students 3 universities of art with about 1,600 students 5 other universities with about 3,500 students January 2011 | Page 35 Presentation of the Offenbach region Economy-friendly climate Berufsakademie Rhein-Main Rödermark (university of co-operative education) A new innovative educational concept combining the advantages of academic studies and training in a company. A concept many companies are interested in and support actively since they can make own suggestions and focus on things important for them. Branches of study: » Industry » Trade » Shipping/Logistics » Financial services » Hotel management » Commercial information technology » In cooperation with interested companies, other branches of study can be established as well. » www.ba-rm.de January 2011 | Page 36 Presentation of the Offenbach region Economy-friendly climate Hochschule für Gestaltung Offenbach (university of design) The students are trained for professions in arts, design and media in two different branches of study: "visual communication" and "product design". Branches of study: » Visual communication » Product design » 640 students » www.hfg-offenbach.de January 2011 | Page 37 Presentation of the Offenbach region Quality of life Live comfortably in Offenbach: culture You will never be bored in the region of Offenbach or the Rhine-Main-Region. Theatre, opera, concerts, ballet, art exhibitions, rock and pop, cinema or cabaret - you will always find the right event. On large or small stages, in big halls or open air, in bars with live music or at folk festivals. Foto: Burgfestspiele Dreieichenhain January 2011 | Page 38 Presentation of the Offenbach region Quality of life Live comfortably in Offenbach: Active leisure time The Offenbach region offers great outdoor, sightseeing and relaxation possibilities for an active leisure time experience. You can make tours on foot, by bike, car or bus and train. January 2011 | Page 39 Presentation of the Offenbach region Quality of life Live comfortably in Offenbach: Eat and drink People of the Offenbach region like to go out. This is why there is a large offer of restaurants and bars of any type. Neu-Isenburg has the highest restaurant density per capita of Germany, by the way. German, French, Italian, Asian kitchen, home-style, rustic or gourmet everyone to his taste. January 2011 | Page 40 Presentation of the Offenbach region Quality of life Live comfortably in Offenbach: Living with atmosphere In the city or the country, in a timbered house or a loft - in the Offenbach region, everybody can find his individual style of living. January 2011 | Page 41 Presentation of the Offenbach region Conclusion You are looking for? A business location ... ... located centrally - in Germany and Europe? ... with excellent transport connections - on an international, national, regional level? ... where public authorities and economic associations support you actively? … offering inexpensive commercial real estate or areas? … having a high number of qualified workforce? ... with high quality of life? … where you find partner companies with which to co-operate? The Offenbach region is the right place for you! January 2011 | Page 42 Presentation of the Offenbach region Contact IHK – Your first contact The IHK Offenbach is the right contact person for companies planning to settle down in the Offenbach region or looking for a cooperation partner. We help you. Your contact person : Frank Achenbach Tel. +49 69 8207-247 Fax +49 69 8207-249 E-Mail [email protected] January 2011 | Page 43 Presentation of the Offenbach region Industrie- und Handelskammer Offenbach am Main Frankfurter Frankfurter Strasse Straße 90 63067 Offenbach am Main www.offenbach.ihk.de