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1 A Business Location at Its Best

2 A business location at its best Some major investments in Saxony Saxony- Anhalt Norsk Hydro Brandenburg Hoyerswerda Poland Leipzig Görlitz Dresden Thuringia Chemnitz Zwickau Czech Republic Plauen Bavaria Source: SEDC, 202 December 7, 204-2

3 Right in the Heart of Europe Reykjavik 3 h Helsinki Oslo 2 h Stockholm Tallinn Riga Moscow Copenhagen Vilnius Dublin 5 h Hamburg Warsaw Amsterdam London Berlin 0 h 5 hsaxony Brussels Frankfurt Prague Luxembourg Bratislava Paris Munich 8 h Vienna Budapest Bern 6 h h Zagreb Minsk Kiev Bucharest Sofia Lisbon Madrid 24 h Rome Athens December 7, 204-3

4 Saxony at a Glance 203 Area: Population: Population density: 8,420 sqkm 4.05 million 224 inhabitants/sqkm GDP: Industrial turnover: 99,900 million* 5,400 million* Export rate: 38. %* Share of small / midsized companies (< 250 employees): 93 % Largest cities: Dresden (state capital) 529,733 inhabitants Leipzig 529,646 inhabitants Chemnitz 242,463 inhabitants International airports: Leipzig-Halle, Dresden * Preliminary results; companies with > 50 employees December 7, 204-4

and Eastern Europe intersection of Europe s major roads One of the densest rail networks worldwide

5 Setting Your Business in Motion Saxony s Infrastructure SAXONY-ANHALT POLAND Europe s most modern air cargo hub with 24/7 service DHL Hub Leipzig BRANDENBURG Central logistics hub at the interface of Western and Eastern Europe intersection of Europe s major roads One of the densest rail networks worldwide THURINGIA Cross-border trade on the Elbe river (Czech Republic Port of Hamburg) CZECH REPUBLIC BAVARIA December 7, 204-5

Germany Average EU 2 Average OECD Italy France UK USA 0 20 40 60 80 00 Source:»Education at a Glance 203: OECD

6 Not Just Ordinary Smart Saxony s Workforce 96 % of Saxony s workforce possess at least a completed vocational training / university entrance qualification (OECD average = 76 %). SAXONY! Germany Average EU 2 Average OECD Italy France UK USA Source:»Education at a Glance 203: OECD Indicators«, OECD and»internationale Bildungsindikatoren im Ländervergleich 203«, German Federal Statistical Office and Statistical offices of the German Federal States December 7, 204-6

Union Innovation Leaders Source: Regional Innovation Scoreboard,

7 State of the Art Saxony s Training & Research Infrastructure Saxony is one of the most innovative regions in the European Union Innovation Leaders Source: Regional Innovation Scoreboard, published by the EU Commission Enterprise and Industry December 7, 204-7

8 State of the Art Saxony s Training & Research Infrastructure Saxony is the German federal state with the second most dynamic trend in innovation Saxony has a density of universities exceeding the German average Dresden is the German city with the most Fraunhofer institutes Leipzig Plauen Zwota Glauchau 2 Oelsnitz Zwickau 2 Breitenbrunn Mittweida 2 Riesa Meißen 7 Chemnitz 6 Universities 3 Freiberg Dresden Hoyerswerda Heidenau Rothenburg / O.L. Bautzen Görlitz Zittau Non-university research institutions: Sources: DB Research Statistical Office of the State of Saxony Verband Innovativer Unternehmen e.v. 4 Universities of Applied Sciences 6 Art Academies 7 Universities of cooperative education 3 Helmholtz facilities 6 Leibniz institutes 9 Fraunhofer facilities 6 Max-Planck institutes 22 Non-profit research institutes December 7, 204-8

A Business Location at Its Best Over the past ten years, Saxony s economy has grown by more than 4 %;

location for such globally active enterprises as Volkswagen, BMW, Porsche, Infineon, GLOBALFOUNDRIES,

automotive industry, mechanical engineering, microelectronics / ICT Growth sectors of Saxony s

9 A Business Location at Its Best Over the past ten years, Saxony s economy has grown by more than 4 %; thus, exhibiting one of the highest GDP growth rates of all German federal states Saxony is a top location for such globally active enterprises as Volkswagen, BMW, Porsche, Infineon, GLOBALFOUNDRIES, DHL, Bombardier Transportation and NILES-SIMMONS HEGENSCHEIDT Saxony s main industrial sectors: automotive industry, mechanical engineering, microelectronics / ICT Growth sectors of Saxony s industry: Environmental and energy technology, life sciences, logistics, aerospace and railway technology December 7, 204-9

10 A Business Location at Its Best Saxony s Import & Export Partners 203 Import ( total 8,830 million * ) Czech Republic.... ( 3,040 million ) Russian Federation.... (,563 million ) Poland..... (,384 million ) Austria... ( 985 million ) Netherlands.... ( 954 million ) Italy ( 848 million ) USA..... ( 848 million ) France... ( 84 million ) China... ( 828 million ) Japan... ( 827 million ) Others..... ( 6,72 million ) Export ( total 3,442 million * ) Source: Statistical Office of the Free State of Saxony, 204 China... ( 4,734 million ) USA... ( 2,86 million ) UK... (,724 million ) France..... (,625 million ) Poland... (,470 million ) Russian Federation. (,340 million ) Czech Republic... (,328 million ) Italy... (,07 million ) Austria... (,046 million ) Belgium... ( 967 million ) Others... ( 3,240 million ) * Preliminary results; companies with > 50 employees December 7, 204-0

A Business Location at Its Best Saxony s Key High Tech Branches and Fields of Competence Mobility Life Sciences Mechanical Engineering Microelectronics / ICT Environmental and Energy Technology

Efficiency Recycling Management, Water Rail Technology Pharmaceutical Industry Precision Engineering, Mechatronics MEMS / Smart Systems Renewable Energy Aerospace Industry Food Industry New Materials

11 A Business Location at Its Best Saxony s Key High Tech Branches and Fields of Competence Mobility Life Sciences Mechanical Engineering Microelectronics / ICT Environmental and Energy Technology Automobile Industry Biotechnology Tool, Printing, and Textile Machine Construction Logistics Medical Technology Production Technology, Automation Micro and Nanotechnology Software Resource and Energy Efficiency Recycling Management, Water Rail Technology Pharmaceutical Industry Precision Engineering, Mechatronics MEMS / Smart Systems Renewable Energy Aerospace Industry Food Industry New Materials / Technical Textiles Organic and Printed Electronics Energy Storage Technology Companies Companies Companies Companies Companies more than,060 approx. 440 (of that 370 food industry) approx.,000 approx. 2,00 approx. 600 Employees Employees Employees Employees Employees approx. 84,200 approx. 2,900 (of that 9,600 food industry) approx. 45,000 approx. 5,000 approx. 8,000 Networks Networks Networks Networks Networks Saxony Automotive Supplier Network (AMZ) Network Logistics Leipzig-Halle e. V. Competence Center for Aerospace and Space Technology Saxony / Thuringia e. V. (LRT) biosaxony e. V. HEALTHY SAXONY Innovation Network Mechanical Engineering Saxony VEMASinnovativ SACHSEN!TEXTIL e. V. IMPRO e. V. Metal and Precision Technology Association Osterzgebirge Silicon Saxony e. V. Organic Electronics Saxony e. V. Nano-Technology Center of Competence "Ultrathin Functional Films (Nano-CC- UFF) Energy Saxony e. V Saxon Energy Agency SAENA GmbH Geocompetence Center Freiberg e. V. SAXUTEC e. V. Saxon Association for International Environment Protection and Environmental Technologies Source: SEDC, 204 December 7, 204 -

Autoland Saxony Driving Progress Automotive

Germany s top automotive locations with six

and Porsche Automotive industry is Saxony s

12 Autoland Saxony Driving Progress Automotive Industry in Saxony Autoland Saxony is among Germany s top automotive locations with six production plants operated by Volkswagen, BMW, and Porsche Automotive industry is Saxony s top-selling industry sector Every tenth car built in Germany is Made in Saxony Main innovative fields: Electromobility, lightweight construction December 7, 204-2

Geared Towards the Future Mechanical Engineering & Plant Construction

machine construction industry Such internationally renowned companies

active in Saxony Core competencies: Machine tool manufacturing as well

fields: Energy efficient product- and process-innovations in

13 Geared Towards the Future Mechanical Engineering & Plant Construction in Saxony 200 years ago, Saxony was continental Europe s cradle of machine construction industry Such internationally renowned companies as NILES-SIMMONS HEGENSCHEIDT, Starrag, and Koenig & Bauer are all active in Saxony Core competencies: Machine tool manufacturing as well as printing, textile and special purpose machines Main innovative fields: Energy efficient product- and process-innovations in production technology, new materials for applications in machine construction December 7, 204-3

Silicon Saxony More Than Just Chips Microelectronics / ICT in

largest cluster for microelectronics / ICT Such internationally

Saxony Every second chip produced in Europe bears the label Made in

innovators in the fields of organic & printed electronics, energy

14 Silicon Saxony More Than Just Chips Microelectronics / ICT in Saxony Silicon Saxony is Europe s leading and the world s fifth largest cluster for microelectronics / ICT Such internationally renowned companies as GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Infineon are active in Saxony Every second chip produced in Europe bears the label Made in Saxony Saxony s enterprises and research institutions are leading innovators in the fields of organic & printed electronics, energy efficient systems, and mobile communication of the next generation December 7, 204-4

15 Silicon Saxony More Than Just Chips Microelectronics / ICT in Saxony (Selection of Companies) Source: WFS, 203 December 7, 7,

Europe s New Logistics Hub Logistics Location Saxony The

logistics locations DHL s European air cargo hub is

This is one reason why the airport is Germany s second

a top location for such globally active enterprises as

16 Europe s New Logistics Hub Logistics Location Saxony The region around Leipzig is one of Germany s most dynamic logistics locations DHL s European air cargo hub is located at Leipzig / Halle Airport with 24/7 service. This is one reason why the airport is Germany s second largest and Europe s fifth largest air cargo hub Saxony is a top location for such globally active enterprises as Aerologic, Amazon, DB Schenker, Kühne + Nagel, and Schnellecke December 7, 204-6

Large Scale Wingman Saxony s Aerospace Industry Saxony s aerospace industry is

consists primarily of small and medium-sized enterprises.

and participate in such large global projects as the Airbus A350, A 380, and A 400M.

17 Large Scale Wingman Saxony s Aerospace Industry Saxony s aerospace industry is dominated by EADS Elbe-Flugzeugwerke in Dresden as well as a supply industry which consists primarily of small and medium-sized enterprises. Saxony s aerospace companies are reliable partners of major aircraft manufacturers and participate in such large global projects as the Airbus A350, A 380, and A 400M. Growth rate in Saxony s aerospace industry (44.4 %) is higher than the German average (28.5 %). December 7, 204-7

18 Large Scale Wingman Aerospace Technology in Saxony (Selection of Companies) Source: WFS, 202 December 7, 7,

19 Incentives for Companies Three General Incentive Categories Incentives Financial Assistance for Investments Promoting Research and Development Promoting Employment and Qualification Financial and Monetary Incentives Investment Grants Investment Loans Loan Programs and Equity Capital Assistance Promoting: Individual & Joint Projects Technology Transfers Innovation Assistants Industrial Promotion E-Business Employment Assistance Qualification Assistance December 7, 204-9

Saxony Enchants With Vibrant Cities Dresden Saxony s capital where

media city Chemnitz the City of Modernity and traditional indistrial

rehearsed the united Europe Meissen - the city of a thousand years of

20 Saxony Enchants With Vibrant Cities Dresden Saxony s capital where baroque meets hightech Leipzig a vibrant and bustling trade fair and media city Chemnitz the City of Modernity and traditional indistrial heart of Saxony Görlitz and Polish Zgorzelec - the twin cities which rehearsed the united Europe Meissen - the city of a thousand years of history and world-famous for its porcelain manufactory December 7,

Saxony Enchants With It s Capital Dresden, that Belongs to Germany s Top 0 City Destinations Cultural and art

Living traditions in performing arts 36 theatres and stages, including Saxon State Opera Dresden (Semper Opera House)

Philharmonic Orchestra and the Kreuzchor Boys Choir Festivals and markets, including International Dixieland

21 Saxony Enchants With It s Capital Dresden, that Belongs to Germany s Top 0 City Destinations Cultural and art treasures of European renown 44 museums, including Old Masters Picture Gallery, the Green Vault, Porcelain Collection Living traditions in performing arts 36 theatres and stages, including Saxon State Opera Dresden (Semper Opera House) and the European Center for the Arts Hellerau Important musical ensembles and institutions, including Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra and the Kreuzchor Boys Choir Festivals and markets, including International Dixieland Festival, the Open Air Film Festival Movie Nights at the Elbe River and the Striezelmarkt (Germany s oldest christmas market) December 7, 204-2

22 Saxony Enchants With (Handcrafted) Masterpieces Made in Saxony December 7,

23 News from SAXONY! +++starting in September 203 BMW builts its electric car BMW i3 in Leipzig / SAXONY and creates 600 new jobs Porsche builts its new SUV Porsche Macan in Leipzig / SAXONY, starting in 203 and invests 500 million Euro and creates approx.,500 new jobs Volkswagen is investing approx. 2.5 billion Euro in its 3 facilities in SAXONY until Globalfoundries invests approx. 500 million Euro in its facility in Dresden / SAXONY and has currently approx 3,400 employees In 20 Infineon started construction of a new plant for 300 mm wafer in Dresden / SAXONY and invested in a first step approx. 250 million Euro SOP in GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals invested 30 million Euro in an enlargement of its serum facility in Dresden / SAXONY, finishing in spring in August 203 Cheil Industries and Samsung Electronics acquired Novaled, a world class provider in OLED technologies and materials in Dresden / Saxony in a transaction valuing Novaled at 260 million +++. December 7,

24 Welcome to Saxony! Wirtschaftsförderung Sachsen GmbH () Brian Bjørndal-Pedersen Project Manager Bertolt-Brecht-Allee Dresden Germany Phone: Fax: Internet: brian.pedersen@wfs.saxony.de December 7,

A Business Location at its Best. Saxony Economic Development Corporation

A Business Location at its Best Right in the heart of Europe Reykjavik A German federal state in the center of Europe, a bridge between East and West 3 h Oslo 2 h Helsinki Tallinn Stockholm Riga Moscow