Professional Documents
Culture Documents
BUSINESS
ENTERING NEW MARKETS
MAGAZINE April 4-8, 2011
Fostering
Sustainable
Growth
PROGR
AMME
Global
Busin
& Mark ess
Partne ets
r Coun
t
France ry
HANNOV
ER MESS
E 2011
Frank
PARTNE
RLAND
FRANKR
EICH
reich
APRIL
2011
E
VON LOCA
› Wachstu
mstreib
Wissen er
IKATION
› Deutsch
er Mittelst
› Exzelle als Vor and
nzc bild
Motoren luster: › Rücken
EINE PUBL
As the world emerges from the recent economic downturn, the time is ripe to seize new opportunities
in both your existing and new foreign markets. But trading beyond your national borders especially in
new markets can be a daunting proposition. Who can you trust? What local laws and customs might
affect doing business in your chosen country? How do you find a trustworthy banking partner?
At Commerzbank, we have the experience and expertise to guide you through all the potential pit-
falls of working outside your domestic comfort zone. With over 60 offices in more than 50 countries
worldwide, we have the people on the ground with the local knowledge to smooth the path for you.
Your relationship manager will ensure that the service you enjoy in Germany transfers seamlessly,
wherever in the world you operate. In fact, we will show you that doing business outside Germany can
be as secure and familiar to you as selling within Germany.
www.commerzbank.com/corporates
France is proud to be this year’s Partner Coun- novation and business. This common political in eight trade fairs at the Hannover Messe. The
try to the HANNOVER MESSE. Our industry and ambition as well as the successful co-operation scope of this participation illustrates the diversi-
our research laboratories will seize this unique of our companies help us to foster sustainable ty of France’s industrial fabric and its strengths
opportunity to present their assets to a world- growth and to find intelligent solutions for the in terms of research and innovation.
class audience. And once more we will under- challenges of the 21st century, such as climate On behalf of this year’s Partner Country,
line the outstanding quality and dynamics of change or growing resource scarcity. “Innova- I would like to warmly welcome all visitors and
French-German relations. tion for Sustainable Growth” is the key motto of exhibitors: Bienvenue à Hanovre! ‹
Open Markets
for Success
The recovery in world trade offers a favourable environment for German
firms to take advantage of their strengths, both nationally and internation-
ally. We can be proud that global demand for our products is so high. But
Germany is not only the world’s
second largest exporter – we
are also the second-largest
importer. This shows that many
sides are benefiting from our Leading to Cooperation
and Innovation
openness.
Entrepreneurial initiative is
the foundation for success on Nowhere else in Europe is there a larger concentration of Euro-
the international marketplace. pean industrial companies than at HANNOVER MESSE. We can
Our external economic policy be proud that global demand for our products is so high. But
aims to put the right conditions Germany is not only the world’s second largest exporter – we are
in place for such entrepre- also the second-largest importer. This shows that many sides are
neurship to flourish. Compe- benefiting from our openness.
tition and trade should be able
to develop as freely as possible. They come looking for new contacts and business opportunities
on international markets. We are especially interested in attract-
ing SME’s, which in the past have been responsible for creating
“Entrepreneurial initiative is the most of the new jobs in Europe – and continue to do so. I am
foundation for success on the therefore particularly pleased to see smaller companies from
across the entire European Union coming to Hannover to find
international marketplace.“ new clients and partners from all over the world. It is here that
national industry clusters are forged into pan-European technol-
RAINER BRÜDERLE FEDERAL MINISTER OF ECONOMICS AND TECHNOLOGY
ogy networks. With hundreds of European company networks
from various business sectors represented at the trade fair, Han-
Open markets for exports and investment offer the key to safeguarding
nover is able to facilitate productive encounters and dialogue
prosperity and progress. And so we have packaged our external economic
leading to cooperation, sales and innovation – all those things
policy in a new foreign trade and investment campaign which aims to help
that smaller companies need to achieve new growth. This proc-
small and mediumsized enterprises as they access foreign markets, to
ess is supported by the European Commission with its network
support innovative exports and to develop new markets.
of 600 Enterprise Europe contact points and advisory centres in
the EU and beyond. Here we find the European Commission itself
Participation at trade fairs and exhibitions has always been a good way to
seeking a dialogue with companies.
initiate and maintain international business contacts. Small and medium-
sized firms in particular use HANNOVER MESSE to position themselves on
We hope that HANNOVER MESSE 2011 and its foreign trade fo-
the world market. The Global Business and Markets Forum is the platform
rum Global Business &Markets will send out a strong message
where HANNOVER MESSE focuses on international trade and investment
pointing the way to European economic recovery. ‹
for its exhibitors and visitors. It offers expertise and contacts for interna-
tional target markets. Germany’s network to promote foreign trade and
investment presents itself at this exhibition alongside international secto-
ral associations and market experts. Global Business & Markets offers an
opportunity to sound out new high-growth areas abroad and to learn about
the support available for companies interested in foreign markets. This can
make a significant contribution to the international success of small and
medium-sized firms in particular. I wish all our exhibitors and visitors many
fruitful discussions and interesting international contacts. ‹
Dedicated to
Global Business
Finally, I would like to extend my thanks to all the networks and partners
from across the globe who have given their support to this unique foreign
trade event in Lower Saxony’s capital city in 2011. ‹
GREETINGS MARKETS
3 Francois Fillon, Prime Minister of the French Republic 22 Antonio Tajani, EU Commission: Innovation and Industrial
Competitiveness at the Centre Stage
3 Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany
24 Dr. Stefan Mair, BDI: Economic Integration
4 Rainer Brüderle, Minister of Economics and Technology
for Economic Success
4 Antonio Tajani, Vice President of the European Commission
25 BW-I: Baden-Württemberg - E-mobility at its Best
5 David McAllister, Premier of the State of Lower Saxony
26 MB Tech: Global Expertise in Automotive Solutions
28 Baltic Sea Investment Promotion: An Integrated,
Sustainable and Dynamic Market
31 Niedersachsen: In the Champions League
PARTNER COUNTRY FRANCE of Wind Energy
32 Dr. Bernd Laber, Commerzbank AG:
14Partner Country France Programme Internationalisation is Key
16 Frédéric Banzet, Director General Citroën: The Vitality
COFACE COUNTRY RATING
of “Créative Technologie”
34 France: Moderate Growth Expected
17 Mobility in the Greater Paris Region
36 EU: High Risks for Peripheral Countries
17 EDF supports France’s Partner Country
37 China: Strong and Steady Growth
17 Schneider Electric is back
18 SaarMoselle – a bi-cultural industrial region 38 ECOS GmbH: Japan at a Turning Point
18 Overseas Debutants 40 Abu Dhabi DED: Abu Dhabi‘s Economic Vision 2030
18 OSEO: Investing in internationalization 42 Jebel Ali Free Zone: The Middle East’s Business Hub
18 France at Research 44 RAK Investment Authority: Commitment to Excellence
19 Invest in France: Open to Innovation
20 Technology for “Green” Processes
21 Sud Oise Développement, l’ Agence “This common political ambition as well as the successful co-operation of
21 Synergy and Cross-Cultural Management our companies help us to foster sustainable growth and to find intelligent
solutions for the challenges of the 21st century, such as climate change
or growing resource scarcity.”
Partner
31 The Land
Country
of Energy
ItalyExpertise Global
40 An Economic
Business Vision
& Markets
for 2030
36 Institutions,
Leading windmultinational
and turbine manufacturers,
corporations andmake
SMELower-Saxony
combine their ncouraging
E Abu Dhabi,enterprises
a key player
to discover
in the international
growth markets
business
worldwide.
world,
forces
a European
to develop
centre
sustainable
of energy expertise.
industrial growth. Partners,
is on the
services
moveand
to aexpertise
sustainable,
for aknowledge
successfull
based
global
economy.
expansion.
MESSESERVICE
ganzen Stadtteil
54 EUREM: Managing Energy Needs
83 Grüne Geschäftsfelder
› Wachstumstreiber › Deutscher Mittelstand › Rückenwind für › Grüne Geschäfts-
Wissen als Vorbild Erneuerbare Energien felder
PROGRAMME IMPRINT
8 Global Business and Markets Published by
local global GmbH Concept: Hans Gäng
14 Partner Country France Marienstraße 5 Layout: Olga Lukomska,
D-70178 Stuttgart Sven Liebmann, Katja Zoller
Phone + 49 711 / 22 55 88-0 Editors: Esad Fazlic,
Julia Rachor, Peter Hauff
PROFILES Fax: + 49 711 / 22 55 88-11
marketing@localglobal.de
www.localglobal.de Print: BWH GmbH
59 Abu Dhabi | b2fair | Baltic Sea Region Investment Promotion Cover: Depositphotos
BDI | BME | Botschaft der Republik Polen | Commerzbank
In Cooperation with
Eastern Cape Development | European Commission
Deutsche Messe AG
Germany Trade and Invest | Jebel Ali Free Zone | Kizad Messegelände
NGlobal | RAK Investment Authority | SAM International D-30521 Hannover
Sud Oise Développement Phone + 49 511 / 89-0
www.messe.de
TIME MONDAY, 4 APRIL 2011 TUESDAY, 5 APRIL 2011 WEDNESDAY, 6 APRIL 2011 THURSDAY, 7 APRIL 2011 FRIDAY, 8 APRIL 2011
09:30 - 10:00
Your commercial success abroad
BDI SME Forum:
sers Day
Purcha-
BME-
Industry
the Offshore Wind
Investments in
Business Forum Brazil
10:30 - 11:00
China
Market Update
11:00 - 11:30
and training
education
– vocational
commodity
Export
Event –
Networking
EDUBIZ
11:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:30
12:30 - 13:00
13:00 - 13:30
Dhabi
Abu
Kizad,
Wirtschaftsforum
5. Deutsch-Japanisches
13:30 - 14:00
14:00 - 14:30 Global Business & Markets
stors’ Panel
BSR Inve-
Africa
Market
Energy
14:30 - 15:00 Opening Event
15:00 - 15:30
tives Forum
Export Initia-
America
North
Südtirol
Location
ness
Busi-
15:30 - 16:00 USINESS
E GLOBAL B
16:00 - 16:30 PROGRAMM
HALL 13
za
Jaf-
& MARKETS
16:30 - 17:00
kets.de
17:00 - 17:30
usiness-mar
17:30 - 18:00 www.global-b
18:00 - 18:30
Daily Presentation
Hall 13, Global Business & Markets SPEAKERS CORNER 15:00 - 15:30
Halle 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner
EU Commission Company Presentation Successful Globalisation by using Intercultural
Intelligence: Sustainable cost & loss reduction
4.- 8. APRIL 2011 in international cooperations
>M arion de Vriès, MD, SAM International
Monday, 4 April 2011
In line with Europe 2020 Strategy for 15:30 - 16:00
13:00 - 13:30
smart and sustainable growth, European Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner Halle 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner
Commission will present projects which Company Presentation Buffalo City Invest in Central Pomerania
involve industries and enterprises, to help Municipality >B artosz Switala, Slupsk Special Economic
set Europe on the right track to becoming a > Mr. Vuyani, Buffalo City Municipality Zone, Poland
more competitive, innovative and resource-
13:30 - 14:00 Wednesday, 6 April 2011
efficient economy, ready to tackle today‘s
Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner 10:00 - 10:30
and tomorrow‘s challenges.
Company Presentation Jebel Ali Free Zone Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner
(Jafza) Dubai Opportunities for Industrial companies in the
Monday, 4 April 2011 | 11:30 - 12:00
> Mr. Mansoor Al Bastaki, Jafza Abu Dhabi
Hall 13, Stand E 12/4 | Speakers Corner
Monday, 4 April 2011 | 14:00 - 14:30 15:30 - 16:00 >K
izad, Abu Dhabi
Hall 13, Stand G 19 Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner 10:30 - 11:00
Member States competitiveness Kizad. Transforming industrial zones Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner
performance and policies
16:00 - 16:30 Be aware of you game-changing Hidden
>C
hristian Weise, Competitors
Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner
Europäische Kommission >A
xel Nösner, KnowledgeAgent GmbH
Company Presentation Rakia Georgia Free
Monday, 4 April 2011 | 15:30 - 16:00 Industrial Zone LLC 11:00 - 11:30
Hall 13, Stand G 19 Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Tuesday, 5 April 2011 | 16:00 - 16:30 Company Presentation Baltic Sea Region
Hall 13, Stand G 19 10:00 - 10:30 Investment Promotion
What does Innovation Union represent for Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner
Boost your future setting-up 12:30 - 13:00
SMEs and business in general?
> Lea Portscheller, Sud Oise Développement, Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner
>A
gnieszka Chlad, Europäische Kommis-
l‘Agence ELIDZ - World Class Investment destination
sion
>U
nati Speirs, ELIDZ
10:30 - 11:00
Tuesday, 5 April 2011 | 11:30 - 12:00 Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner Thursday, 7 April 2011
Hall 13, Stand E 12/4 | Speakers Corner Successful distribution concepts in India
Tuesday, 5 April 2011 | 15:00 - 15:30 10:30 - 11:00
>K
laus Friedrich Meier, Maier + Vidorno GmbH Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner
Hall 13, Stand G 19
An integrated industrial policy for the 11:00 - 11:30 Company Presentation Jebel Ali Free Zone
globalisation era Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner (Jafza) Dubai
>P
eder Christensen, Europäische Kom- South Tyrol: Pioneer and Gateway for Renewa- > Mr. Mansoor Al Bastaki, Jafza
mission bel Energy in Italy 13:00 - 13:30
>G
regor Kosta, Business Location Südtirol Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner
Wednesday, 6 April 2011 | 11:00 - 11:30 Venture Capital: A Growth path for innovative
12:00 - 12:30
Hall 13, Stand G 19 enterprises in the energy, renewables and
Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner
Thursday, 7 April 2011 | 11:30 - 12:00 energy efficiency sector
Launch your business in Puebla / Mexico!
Hall 13, Stand E 12/4 | Speakers Corner >D
r. Ahmet Ertekin, DTC Consult
>P
ablo Rodriguez Regordosa, State of Pueb-
Big help for small enterprises – European
la, Mexico 14:00 - 14:30
business and innovation support services
of the Enterprise Europe Network 12:30 - 13:00 Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner
>G
unnar Matthiesen, Europäische Kom- Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner Vertically Integrated Clustering Model
mission The power of the Baltic Sea Macroregion: Kizad, Abu Dhabi
Selected EU Programes at a glance 15:00 - 15:30
Friday, 8 April 2011 | 11:30 - 12:00 Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner
Hall 13, Stand E 12/4 | Speakers Corner 14:00 - 14:30
Halle13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner Exporting high-end products to China and
Friday, 8 April 2011 | 15:00 - 15:30 Brazil – options for medium-sized companies
Company Presentation Document Service
Hall 13, Stand G 19 >L
utz Berners, Berners Consulting GmbH
Center & RWS Group
Innovation and competitiveness of the
>D
ominick Kelly, RWS Group 15:30 - 16:00
creative industries in the EU
>P eder Christensen, Europäische Kom- 14:30 - 15:00 Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner
mission Hall 13, Stand E12/4, Speakers‘ Corner Nelson Mandela Bay: The Automotive Hub of
Company Presentation Jebel Ali Free Zone Africa
(Jafza) Dubai >A
nele Qaba, Nelson Mandela Bay Business
> Mr. Mansoor Al Bastaki, Jafza Support Services
Technical Conference
Robot-assisted Manufacturing Processes
Convention Center, Room 11
5 April 2011 | 9:30 - 13:00
New Materials and Processes for Transport
Convention Center, Room 12
5 April 2011| 15:00 - 18:30
One-to-One Meetings
6 April 2011| 9:30 - 12:00
One-to-One Meetings
7 April 2011| 9:30 - 12:30
One-to-One Meetings
› With more than 90 years of innovation under its belt, Citroën is the partner of France at the 2011 Hanover Messe. The show is a must for Citroën,
which will be demonstrating its policy of “Créative Technologie” with the full-electric Survolt concept car, and further underlining its stand
for the environment and sustainable development.
the year, reaching an average of just in the range. This innovation cuts CO2 ternal combustion engine has not had
132.3g per km. It is also worth noting emissions, while offering a smooth, its last say, and Citroën continues to of-
that one in every three new Citroëns comfortable and quite drive. The brand fer a range equipped with engines emit-
on the road emits no more than 120g also demonstrated its technological ting less than 110 g of CO2 per km.
of CO2 per km. advance by becoming one of the first The technological vitality of Citroën
Resolutely committed to sustainable French carmakers to launch two full- is also driven by the challenges the
development that respects the envi- electric models, in the shape of Citroën brand faces in the world of competi-
ronment, Citroën has adopted a crystal C-Zero and Berlingo First Electric. And tion. Today, motor sport can no longer
clear strategy. The brand is offering its the innovations will keep on coming in ignore the importance of environmen-
customers a range of solutions to cut 2011 with the launch of Citroën DS5. tal protection. Citroën, which has been
competing in the world rally champi-
“Our vitality is also driven by the onships at the very highest level for
10 years, winning no less than 6 con-
challenges of brand competition.” structer’s titles, has made a special
mark on history of motor sport. With
Fully aware of the ecological chal- greenhouse gas emissions, because This new model uses the Hybrid 4 its Survolt concept car, the brand has
lenges we are facing, Citroën is doing there is more than one way to use a (diesel-electric) full-hybrid technology, demonstrated that environmental pro-
whatever it takes to become one of the car and different usages demand dif- that combines a total power of 200 hp, tection and motor racing are not mutu-
leading defenders of the environment ferent technologies. 2010 was a turn- four-wheel drive and just 99g of CO2 ally exclusive. By setting some excellent
in Europe. In 2010, Citroën consoli- ing point in the deployment of these per km, proving that respect for the en- lap times on the circuit at Le Mans, this
dated its outstanding performance in solutions. Towards the end of the year, vironment and pleasure at the wheel full-electric racing car has shown that
terms of CO2, by reducing emissions Citroën launched the e-Hdi microhy- on all sorts of journeys are compatible. beautiful cars are compatible with en-
by 5.3g per kilometre in the course of brid technology in numerous models Alongside all these innovations, the in- vironmental protection. ‹
Mobility in the Greater Paris Region 112 of these projects have received state
financial assistance to the tune of 190
› The Electro-mobility infrastructure is being developed rapidly in the core region of France. million € in total.
In acting as a Premium Partner, the In this respect the European Institute The EDF Group, a CO2-free rate of
EDF Group is using this unique op- for Energy Research EIFER plays a key as a leading 95% (using main-
portunity to demonstrate the industrial role. The joint EDF/Karlsruhe Institute player in the ly nuclear energy
skills of Germany’s neighbour France at of Technology (KIT) energy research in- European ener- and hydropower)
the world’s leading industrial trade fair stitute conducts projects in Germany, gy market, has op- and supplies around
in Hannover The energy provider will which provide interdisciplinary know- erations in a range 28 million customers. EDF is listed
also give presentations on proprietary how input into sustainable urban and of segments – production, transporta- on the Paris Bourse and is included in
research and development projects, de- regional development. EIFER research- tion, distribution, trading and sales. the CAC 40. In 2010 the EDF Group
signed to reduce carbon footprints and es into innovative technological solu- Just in France alone, Europe’s biggest reported global revenues of € 65.2 bil-
increase energy efficiency, at the “Es- tions for power generation, in particular electricity producer operates produc- lion, of which 44.5 % were earned out-
pace Prestige France”. biomass, biogas and geothermal. tion capacity that generates power at side France. ‹
Investing in
internationalization
› OSEO – the funding partner of
French SMEs is also supporting
the role played by Germany’s
neighbor at HANNOVER MESSE.
Open to Innovation
› A culture of innovation is well-established in France, which has a number of decisive arguments in its favour.
One of the first green factories in France
was constructed by Ecover, a Belgian manu-
First, a highly-skilled labour force: France Another advantage that France can of- novation clusters, which act as facilita- facturer of environmentally-friendly deter-
can draw on the skills of its 274,000 re- fer investors is its high-level Research tors for innovative projects. gents and cleaning products. The building is
constructed with environmentally.
searchers. She has got a higher propor- and Development networks, in both the In the public sphere, the CNRS (Nation-
tion of science professionals (8.4 for private and public spheres. In 2009, no al Centre for Scientific Research), which
1000 working people) than its European fewer than 530 foreign companies were employs 11,600 researchers, ranks first in
neighbours. represented among the country’s 71 in- Europe (source: Webometrics 2008) and
constitutes one of the country’s flagship
INVEST IN FRANCE
AGENCY (IFA)
research organisations, together with the
CEA (Atomic Energy Agency), the Insti-
tut Pasteur, Inserm (Institute for Health
and Medical Research) and INRA (Insti-
tute for Agricultural Research). France’s
universities (Paris VI, ranked 39th in the
Shanghai 2010 academic rankings) and is the agency responsible
for promoting, prospecting
its prestigious grandes écoles (elite train-
and facilitating international
ing colleges), such as Polytechnique and
investments in France. IFA will
les Mines, help to promote this flourish-
facilitate the delivery of your
ing R&D environment.
project in France. It is the main
France has rationalised its innovation-
economic organisation promo-
related administrative and tax systems, ting the attractions and image of
resulting in the reform of the R&D Tax France. The agency is supported
Credit (CIR) in 2008. This is the most by an international, national and
generous incentive available in Europe, regional network. IFA works
> ranked No. 1 in Europe for job creation in the R&D sector by foreign
investors in 2009 (Ernst & Young, 2010); and a great many companies are taking closely with France’s regional
> ranked No. 2 in Europe and No. 6 in the world for filing international advantage of it: 3.2 billion euros’ worth of economic development agencies
patent applications in 2009 and 2010 (WIPO, 2011); tax credit was granted in 2009 (compared to provide a personalised service
> No. 3 among the countries of Europe in terms of the number of to 1.5 billion euros’ worth in 2006). A full for investors. For further infor-
Nobel Prizes awarded in the scientific disciplines since 1950; No. 2 range of benefits now appears to be in mation, please visit
in the world for Fields Medals, behind the United States; place in France, to attract companies for www.investinfrance.org
which innovation is a top priority. ‹
› Situated at 30 minutes from Paris and 20 minutes from Roissy-CDG Airport, Sud Oise is SUD OISE DEVELOPMENT
an attractive territory, where worldwide companies and research centers are located. AGENCY
Sud Oise Développement, l’Agence
105, rue Louis Blanc
With three major excellence fields - En- ArcelorMittal, Montupet, Goss, Cray Introducing you to the market
60762 MONTATAIRE, France
vironment and reusing, chemistry and Valley, Hüttenes Albertus the INERIS › Information on your business sector
Phone: +33 (0)3 44 25 25 45
green chemistry, Components and me- and many other companies are located › Technological partnerships
Fax: +33 (0)3 44 64 17 76
chanical systems high-performance, in this dynamic territory. › Commercial partnerships
www.sodagence.com
Sud Oise knows how to renew its in-
AN INVESTMENT PRO-
dustrial base. Existing facilities (Chemi- Setting-up your business Ms. Anabelle FERROL
JECT? SUD OISE DEVE-
cal Park, Technological Park, etc.) as well › Legal advice Project Manager
LOPMENT AGENCY IS
as the industrial tradition (highly skilled › Fiscal information Phone: +33 (0)3 44 25 25 47
AT YOUR SERVICE FOR:
workforce, training, etc.) make Sud Oi- › Financing / subsidies a.ferrol@sodagence.com
se an ideal location for these activities. Satisfying your expectations › Providing contacts
The proximity with Charles de Gaulle › Offices, production units, sites
airport, its road and railway network are › Costs of purchasing and renting Hall 13, Stand: F22
perfect for showrooms. › Accompanying you on site visits
› SAM International serves the companies’ globalisation process which speeds ahead so fast that individuals and teams have no time
to learn, make errors, correct and adapt in the usual way.
The modern business world asks for ther country – in order to be successful. processes are not successful with, mo- ral mis-understandings. Can your com-
leaders to be multi-lingual (and the vast Worldwide, 98% of managers today are reover, a negative impact on share rates. pany afford to throw that much money
majority are mono-lingual with some unable to do this. They need to acquire We know that eg in the Franco-German out of the window?
knowledge of English), multi-cultural the Intercultural Intelligence competen- business couple 40% of the possible tur- Please come to see SAM International
(and the vast majority are mono-cultural) cy without which they fail. 60% of M&A nover are not being realised due to cultu- in Hall 13, stand 12/2. Let’s talk about
and able to swap cultural disquettes in a your strategy and needs, about the servi-
second before phoning or writing to so- ces we can offer you in order to succeed:
meone from a different culture, during › Inter-cultural Counselling for Mer-
a flight before meeting someone in ano- gers & Acquisitions and Project Ma-
nagement
› Inter-cultural Coaching for Internati-
onal Leaders
SAM INTERNATIONAL › Inter-cultural Training for Diversity
171 bis, Avenue Charles de Gaulle and Innovation
92200 Neuilly sur Seine, France › Inter-cultural Learning Expeditions
Phone: +33 1 34340981 (M&As, Projects, Innovation etc) to all
office@sam-international.fr countries
www.sam-international.fr › Inter-cultural Audits, Analyses and
Reports
Hall 13, Stand: E12/2 › Cross-cultural facilitation in Internati-
onal Cooperation Processes ‹
› European Commission Vice President Antonio Tajani, responsible for industry and entrepreneurship, gives his views on a renewed
policy to improve industrial competitiveness and to turn innovation into a new European growth engine
Global economic integration is one of dience. The Global Business & Markets
Germany’s most important strategies Forum is a superb platform that ena-
for economic success. For this reason bles businesses to manage internation-
the German economy has benefited al relationships and form new partner-
from the current global economic re- ships to develop global growth markets.
covery like no other country. The ter- A quarter of all SMEs are active in in-
rible disaster in Japan and the politi- ternational markets, the vast majority
cal upheavals in North Africa have left of them solely as exporters. Only some
their mark on developments. We can- three percent undertake any invest-
not yet gauge what precise impact the ment abroad worth mentioning. The
events in East Asia in particular will BDI wishes to support the SME sector
have on the global economy and on in its efforts to internationalize. The
German industry. sixth event of the “Internationalizing
German industry is going down the SMEs” series, entitled “Your commer-
route of both strengthening its tradi- cial success abroad: utilizing growth
tional partnership with the USA and opportunities – managing risks” will
exploiting opportunities in growth be staged on 4 April 2011 at Hannover
markets, such as China, India and Bra- Messe. Representatives of companies,
Economic Integration
relation to the Asia/Pacific region. much more in the modern globalized
Climate protection technologies and world. The BDI wishes to help leverage
resource efficiency are the global mar- this unutilized potential – by champi-
OUTSTANDING KNOW-HOW
FOR SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY
SOLUTIONS OF THE FUTURE
Baden-Württemberg:
is exceedingly well equipped. In the
important areas of battery technology,
Global Expertise in
Automotive Solutions
TEXT: MBTECH
› MBtech’s engineers always think outside the box: the company has achieved a leading position in the worldwide
automotive market.
The center of the MBtech Group MBtech‘s engineers always think out-
GmbH & Co. KGaA is located in and side the box: The development and
around Sindelfingen, there are anoth- consulting services are closely inter-
er 10 branches throughout Germa- linked along the entire automotive
ny., Despite the local association, the value chain. The MBtech brand com-
MBtech Group regards itself as a glo- bines all of its products and services
bal player. The company has achieved into four segments: MBtech vehicle
a leading position as a successful en- engineering, MBtech powertrain so-
gineering and consulting service pro- lutions, MBtech electronics solutions
vider in the worldwide automotive and MBtech consulting. Regardless
market. In the year 2010 the MBtech of whether components, systems or
Group employed approximately 2,600 modules, whether new development
people worldwide at locations in Eu- or production planning, vehicle in-
rope, North America and Asia and tegration, design or testing: MBtech
generated a turnover of 300 million supports automobile manufacturers
euros – a growth of 25 percent in com- and suppliers beginning with the de-
parison to the previous year. tailed specification onward to the de-
› Knowledge pays off. The global and technological transformations in the automobile industry demand know-how and new solutions. MBtech
provides both on a worldwide-basis. Successfully and for numerous customers beyond the Daimler Group. The Presidents, Werner Kropsbauer
and Hartmut Tresp, in an interview about the perspectives for automotive expertise.
MBtech belongs to the Daimler and also in the USA and Asia. Some of of e-mobility in all of our segments.
Group. Who are the external custom- our customers are cooperation partners We have more than 650 employees
ers for whom MBtech, as a group with Daimler and other OEMs. working in the electrical and electron-
subsidiary, provide know how? ics fields and more than 100 employ-
We support our customers, namely Which active role does MBtech ees active in e-mobility. As such we
companies from the international au- play in electromobility and new provide our customers with highly
tomotive industry, with the unique drive systems? Do you - as with successful support when implement-
combination of development and con- almost the entire vehicle industry ing the broadest range of alternative
sulting know-how – in the product de- - have to reposition yourself? drive systems projects. The increasing
velopment process and also through- We repositioned ourselves three years amount of electronics and the increas-
out the entire product life cycle. Our ago. Since then we have successfully es- ing electrification of the powertrain are
Presidents MBtech Group: customers are first and foremost auto- tablished and constantly continued to also presenting OEMs with new chal-
Hartmut Tresp and Werner Kropsbauer motive OEMs in Germany and Europe develop our competencies in the field lenges with regard to the EMC valida-
An Integrated, Sustainable
and Dynamic Market
TEXT: BALTIC SEA INVESTMENT PROMOTION
› The Baltic Sea Region in Northern Europe is one of the most competitive economic areas in the world. The region has about 100 million
inhabitants and GDP growth above the EU average. The countries in the area are packed with a highly-skilled and competitively-priced
workforce. The innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of the region is backed up by politically stable and business-friendly societies.
The Baltic Sea Region comprises the of the greatest advantages of the Baltic particular, make use of the young, ta- Innovation is supported by good co-
Baltic states Estonia, Latvia and Lithu- Sea Region is the large, highly-skilled lented and open-minded student pool operation between private companies,
ania, the Nordic countries of Denmark, and competitively-priced workforce. It of the region to gain a competitive edge. public authorities and universities. In
Finland, Norway and Sweden as well is one of the main factors behind the Another important aspect to the well- addition, there are a wide variety of ex-
as Poland, Northern Germany and high level of competitiveness of the re- functioning business environment is cellent business clusters and centers of
Russia’s coastal districts close to the gion. In fact, the BSR serves the know- the very good foreign language skills of expertise throughout the region. All this
Baltic Sea. ledge economy with a higher share of BSR residents. They are very good both enables innovation to bloom and entre-
The Baltic Metropoles are the heart of its people than any other in Europe. in terms of the number of languages preneurship to flourish.
the Baltic Sea Region: The combined The people of the BSR are highly edu- spoken as well as the level to which they Innovation capacity is a very impor-
strength of Berlin, Copenhagen, Hel- cated. In many areas, a very high per- can be used. English is the de facto busi- tant factor for the competitiveness of
sinki, Malmö, Oslo, Riga, Stockholm, centage of the working population has ness language throughout the region. the BSR. Regions in Sweden and Fin-
St.Petersburg, Tallinn, Vilnius and War- completed tertiary education (universi- land as well as all of Denmark and Ber-
INNOVATION BLOOMS AND ENTRE-
saw create a pool of innovation, talen- ty degree or equivalent); for example, lin are found among the 30 regions in
PRENEURSHIP FLOURISHES
ted workforce, active business commu- 35 percent in Finland, 33.5 percent in the EU with the highest share of GDP
nities, effective infrastructure, political Denmark and 33.3 percent in Estonia. The Baltic Sea Region is business- spent on R&D. The BSR countries also
stability, cultural and historical heritage Many businesses, knowledge-intensive friendly and there is a tangible inno- gain high rankings in INSEAD’s Global
as well an unrivalled quality of life. One and technology-focused companies in vative culture and spirit in the region. Innovation Index (2009-2010). For ex-
www.baltmetpromo.net
ample, out of 132 countries examined, ships have been growing in recent ye- speed Allegro train shortens the travel tions at competitive prices. The cities
the BRS puts 5 countries in the top 30 ars and this trend is expected to conti- time between St Petersburg and Helsin- also have well-functioning support
(Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Germany nue. There are many short-haul, cross- ki from 5.5 hours to only 3 hours. services that assist investors and busi-
and Poland). border ferry connections that allow the nesses in finding the optimal kind of
A MOBILE PHONE IN EVERY POCKET
mobility of persons and the integration space as well as other required pro-
EASY ACCESS FROM ANY CORNER
of regional workforce markets. Ferry Excellent broadband, fiber networks, ducts and services.
OF THE WORLD
connections are also used by trucks to wireless internet and mobile commu-
GREEN, CLEAN AND FAMILY-
The Baltic Sea Region is very well in- transport goods across borders. Mari- nications systems encompass the enti-
FRIENDLY
ternationally connected with world- time transportation is also well deve- re region. The high-speed broadband
class international airports and many loped for longer journeys, essential for network is expanding rapidly and wi- The BSR is a family-friendly, safe re-
airlines serving most any destinations connecting cities and regions located on reless communication in general is gion with good education and health
in Europe as well as key destinations the shores of the Baltic Sea. very advanced, which is perhaps why care for all. There are numerous
schools, day-care centers and elderly
The creative spirit is evident throughout the region homes serving close and extended fa-
milies. Health care is provided by both
with a wide variety and abundance of cultural public and private institutions and the
› The federal state of Niedersachsen is a leader in renewable energy: as a user of wind energy, in development of new technologies,
and as an exporter of wind energy.
Offshore
Wind Power
Research
Offshore focused
Wind Power on wind
power
Natural
Gas/Crude
Natural Oil
Gas/Crude
Oil
Natural Biomass
Gas / Crude
Oil
Research
focused
on solar Research
focused on energy
„Others complain about the weather. We generate electricity from it.” power
effiency / supplies
When it comes to wind energy, Niedersachsen is playing in the Cham- Power Stations
pions League. About 21,600 wind turbines are in operation in Germa- Research / Companies
Energy Resources / Energy Cluster
ny today, with a capacity of 27,200 megawatts. Only Niedersachsen is
operating 5635 of it, which is by far the highest share of all states of Detailed map: www.nglobal.de/fileadmin/media/
docs/Energie_Folder_eng.pdf
Germany.
Offshore wind energy is an important market of the future. However,
wind farm development in deep water and far off the coast involves
risks such as high wind speed, large swells, collisions with ships and
salty, humid air. In addition, cabling and grid connectivity as well as Niedersachsen: World-wide leading wind and
logistics during construction and ongoing maintenance at sea are ex- turbine maufacturers, the lion‘s share of Germany‘s
tremely challenging.
In recent years, Niedersachsen´s North Sea ports Emden and Cuxhaven
gas production and a growing biomass industry
have created the right conditions for businesses, new technologies and make the state a European centre of energy expertise.
industry expertise to put down roots. The city of Cuxhaven has become
a leading offshore base port at the German North Sea coast, which has
a number of unique features: its central location close to the offshore
wind farms in the North Sea and the offshore base port directly on the A network consisting of Nieder-
deepwater of the river Elbe. In 2007, Cuxhaven’s port facilities were ex- sachsen, local infrastructure, off- INVESTMENTS IN THE
tended by a heavy load berth, located next to the OffshoreBase. Port-re- shore manufacturers and suppli- OFFSHORE WIND INDUSTRY
lated industries and commercial space, a strong maritime competence ers aswell as research facilities A Strategic Dialog and German-
as well as highly trained employees also make Cuxhaven an excellent provide optimal conditions for a American Expert Panel
choice for the offshore industry. The port of Emden will be approved successful offshore industry in Thursday, 7 April 2011
shortly and available for offshore wind farms in the North Sea. 2 wind the state. This year, the first com- 10:00 – 12:30
turbine manufacturers produce and ship their wind turbines from Em- mercial offshore wind park in the
den, both for onshore and offshore wind parks. In what was previously North Sea went into operation, Global Business & Markets
a large shipyard, 700 employees now produce parts for offshore wind managed by a company in Nied- Hall 13
turbines. ersachsen. ‹
Internationalisation is Key –
whatever your Size
TEXT: DR. BERND LABER DIVISIONAL BOARD MEMBER CORPORATES INTERNATIONAL AT COMMERZBANK AG
› A company‘s decision to go abroad should not be governed solely by its size. There are a wealth of other important factors
that come into play, such as the company‘s business model, the product and relevant markets.
As a long-term growth strategy, it is be- a tie between the Eastern European and majority stake in the national banks. It business services, including guarantees,
coming increasingly beneficial for small North American markets, followed by supports German companies through and a flexible range of export financ-
and medium-sized businesses to con- the rapidly developing Asian markets. all three phases of internationalisation: ing solutions offering financing credit
Export and import (phase I), setting up guarantees from state-owned and pri-
joint ventures with foreign companies vate export credit insurers, such as Euler
Western European markets still (phase II) and establishing a dedicated Hermes. Hedging exchange rate risks
ments to comply with. Cross-border li- rights and claims arising from the Euler ing up new markets; it can also help to
quidity planning takes on even greater Hermes cover are ceded to Commerz- strengthen a company‘s market position
importance. Optimum financing and bank in return for the cash value of the at home. In fact, two thirds of all Mittel-
cash flow management are the key areas export receivable (provided that all pur- stand companies are starting to experi-
of focus, for it is these factors in particu- chase papers are in order). ence pressure from international com-
lar that count when a German business When entering a new market, meticu- petition in their domestic market. So it is
progresses to the next step and opens up lous planning and preparation are vital certainly worth looking into the specific
a subsidiary abroad (phase III). to success. The decision to expand into opportunities and risks associated with
There are a number of different options foreign markets is usually followed by pursuing an internationalisation strate-
available for financing payment terms a long period of research into the coun- gy as well as obtaining the support of a
for export transactions. These need to be try in question and its relevant markets, trusted finance partner.
aligned to the requirements of both the not forgetting an analysis of the prevail- On the whole, foreign investments have
exporter and the importer in each case. ing modes of payment in the country. proven advantageous for the vast majori-
Supplier credit, for instance, is a means Familiarisation with the country‘s legal ty of Mittelstand companies. This is clear-
of financing payment terms given by the system is also an essential part of the ly evidenced by the fact that almost two
exporter to the importer. This credit is preparation process. The extent and na- thirds of German Mittelstand companies
extended to the exporter and is usually ture of any additional support required have chosen to expand their foreign trade
secured by claims arising from the de- by a company depends on the complex- activities over the past five years. ‹
livery transaction and collateral associ- ity of the task ahead. The German Desks
ated with this. situated at Commerzbank branches
In the area of subsidies, the main instru- abroad have excellent contacts with COMMERZBANK
ment used to support foreign trade by chambers of foreign trade, associations INTERNATIONAL DESK:
Mittelstand companies is Euler Hermes and embassies, for instance, in addition
international-desk@commerzbank.com
export credit insurance. One option for to consultants and lawyers in the differ-
the refinancing of these supplier credits ent countries.
Global Business & Markets
is to opt for the non-recourse purchase of A well planned, foresighted internation-
INVESTMENT LOUNGE, E18/1
receivables. The export receivable and all alisation strategy is not just a key to open-
› A slight slowdown can be expected for France in 2011. The overall effect of government efforts to bring the budget deficit down
to 6% of GDP in 2011 while limiting the growth of a public debt estimated at over 80% of GDP will be a drag on economic activity.
EDF 552 081 317 RCS PARIS, 75008 Paris - Photo: Geoffroy de Boismenu -
› In 2010, the euro zone probably experienced its most serious crisis ever, compelled to grapple, at the same time, with the fis-
cal slippage in Greece, collapse in the property market in Spain and the upheaval in the banking system in Ireland.
Despite the support programs ex- with claims and debts intertwined and being called on to contribute as pro- since March 2009) will likely experi-
tended in May to Greece (downgrade the banks not very enthusiastic about vided for in the sovereign-debt crisis ence weak growth, and Greece (down-
to A4 in June 2010) and in December speeding up the recovery of the credit resolution mechanism. The draconi- grade to A4 in June 2010), Portugal
to Ireland (downgrade to A4 in Janu- supply. an adjustment policies implemented (A3 since June 2009) and Ireland
ary 2011), the establishment of the in the weakest economies could fur- (downgrade to A4 in January 2011),
RISKS REMAIN IN PERIPHERAL
European financial stability facility ther exacerbate the disparities in the negative growth. ‹
COUNTRIES
(EFSF) and the announcement of the economic performance. The auster-
launch, scheduled in mid-2013, of a The situation seems to have im- ity policies, but also the slowdown
crisis resolution mechanism intend- proved markedly, however, in Germa- in world trade, the continuation of COFACE
ed to stem contagion risks, the situ- ny (A2 since January 2010) thanks to household deleveraging and the
ation remained very tense late 2010. the dynamism of exports. Conversely, process of restoring corporate cash Coface offers to companies
Companies will be affected via three the risks remain high in peripheral flow, not to mention the possibility of all sizes a full and modular
range of products with the
main channels: climate of distrust, countries. The possibility that Spain of further turbulence in the sover-
aim of optimising their Trade
reductions in public spending and (A3 since March 2009) and Portugal eign debt market, are expected to re-
receivables management:
more difficult access to credit due to (A3 since June 2009) may, in turn, call sult in a regional growth slowdown in
credit insurance, factoring,
the high exposure of European banks for international aid has heightened 2011. Germany and Austria (A2 since
services of Business informa-
to sovereign risk. It is probably via the the fears of investors, who have point- January 2010) along with France, the
tion/ratings, Debt collection
banking channel that European com- ed out the inadequacy of resources in Netherlands, and Belgium (rated A2 and Invoice management.
panies will be constrained in 2011, the stabilization facility and are trou- since January 2010) will likely enjoy
in view of the financial integration of bled by the prospect of losses result- above average growth, while Italy (A3 www.coface.com
the countries in the monetary union, ing from the private sector possibly since March 2009) and Spain (A3
› GDP growth rebounded in China in the second quarter 2009, fuelled by a very strong expansion of credit (up 33%), the stability of the Yuan,
and the broad stimulus plan.
Japan at a
Turning Point
TEXT: JOHANNA SCHILLING ECOS GMBH
The effects of the multiple disaster Komatsu got further 32% of the shares Siemens is one of the corporations with a broad-based technology provider, Sie-
that hit Japan so heavily can still not be and changed the company name into the longest history and experience in mens Group is active in Japan in the
foreseen. It might last months or even Komatsu Hanomag. Since 2002, the the Japanese market. As early as 1887, areas of ICT, automation, healthcare,
years to overcome the biggest conse- Komatsu Hanomag is a wholly owned the Munich-based company opened its mobility and energy.
quences. In this situation, internation- subsidiary. first office in Tokyo. The technical challenges for the trans-
al cooperation is even more necessary. By establishing the European Tech- Through strategic alliances with Japa- formation of the existing grid into an
Not only politics, also industry plays an nology Centre in Hannover, Komatsu nese companies, core markets in Ja- „intelligent grid“ where electric ve-
important role. set a clear sign. The decision for this pan were opened over the decades. As hicles can be integrated as well as re-
Japan and Germany are connected by location depended mainly on the avail-
a long tradition - the first German-Jap- ability of highly qualified engineers for
anese trade agreement was signed 150 development of innovative products.
years ago, German and Japanese com- This gave Komatsu the ability to fulfil
panies work successfully together in the customer’s requirements in Europe
various branches. and worldwide.
At HANNOVER MESSE, leading per- Goeksel Guener, CEO of Komatsu
sonalities from industry and politics Hanomag, will report about the his-
will discuss the future of German-Jap- tory and future prospects of Komatsu
anese cooperation for the first time un- Hanomag on the German-Japanese
der the dramatically changed situation. Forum.
A MERGER OF INNOVATION
AND TRADITION - HANOMAG
AND KOMATSU
newable energy sources is one of the lished its business in this challenging
future priorities of Siemens in Japan. market very successful. Together with
Karl-Josef Kuhn (Corporate Research & Hitachi as a technology and service
Technology, Siemens) will focus on the partner, a number of major projects
new challenges for Siemens in Japan in have been realized. Enercon is now
his contribution. said to have installed one out of four
of all wind turbines in Japan since they
WIND ENERGY FOR JAPAN – THE
started in the end of the nineties. Japan
SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP OF
has become the fourth largest export
HITACHI AND ENERCON
country for Enercon.
The disaster of Fukushima showed the Jørn Kristensen, who has been re-
risks of nuclear power in a dramatic sponsible for the east asia business at
way. Integration of renewable energies Enercon for many years, and Tadashi
will surely gain even more priority in Hashimoto from Hitachi Engineering
Japan. Besides solar power, Japan also & Services Co.,Ltd. will give an insight
has quite good potentials for the use of into the history of their partnership and
wind energy. The Aurich- based wind the perspectives of wind power on the
turbine manufacturer Enercon estab- forum. ‹
Abu Dhabi‘s
Economic
Vision 2030
TEXT: ABU DHABI DED
› With foreign trade figures from the UAE’s capital hitting AED 109.18b
in 2010, Abu Dhabi is firmly positioning itself as a key player in the
international business world. Non-oil exports climbed 22.2 percent
on year and re-export rose 26.4 percent, highlighting the competi-
tiveness of UAE products across the world.
As the emirate drives forward its Eco- Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
nomic Vision 2030, under the leader- Abu Dhabi Council for Economic De-
ship of the UAE president His High- velopment, Abu Dhabi Food Control
ness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Authority, Abu Dhabi Ports Company,
Nahyan, and the move to a sustainable, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Abu
knowledge based economy, the Depart- Dhabi Systems and Information Cen-
ment of Economic Development (DED) tre, Advanced Technology Investment
has cited Hannover Messe 2011, and its Company, General Holding Corpora-
mantra of “Smart Efficiency”, as an ex- tion, MASDAR, Statistic Centre - Abu
cellent opportunity to further position Dhabi, Western Region Development
Abu Dhabi as an industrial hub across Council and Zones Corp.
many oil and non-oil based markets. Abu Dhabi exhibition stand will be
As the UAE’s fifth largest trade part- showcasing the wealth of experience
“We look forward to welcoming friends, colleagues uing to forge lasting and successful re-
and associates on the Abu Dhabi stand during lationships with companies and inves-
tors in Germany as part of our strategic
Hannover 2011 and to another successful event.” integration of Abu Dhabi in the global
business community.” During its five
days in Hannover, the delegation will
ner, an official agreement with Ger- and expertise from the emirate, rais- drive forward with the Economic Vision be play host to the exclusive Abu Dhabi
many was signed in 2004 announcing ing awareness of the forward thinking 2030, it is important to increase our po- Lounge during the event’s opening
a strategic partnership between the two ethos it applies across all industries and sition on the international stage to drive ceremony on Sunday 3 April, and the
countries. The business relationship the commitment it has made to inter- awareness of the diversification of the Abu Dhabi Forum on Monday 4 April,
between the two countries has contin- national business development. From industry and our commitment to devel- which will see a number of the partici-
ued to grow, with the UAE now consid- energy efficiency to key technologies, oping a sustainable economy. pating partners present an overview of
ered Germany’s most important Arabic the Abu Dhabi partners will highlight their company together with an insight
GERMANY AND ABU DHABI
trade partner. the wealth of knowledge and resources into its expertise and current and future
is has secured it their belts. His Excel- “The UAE is Germany’s most impor- developments. The Forum is open to
FORTH CONSECUTIVE
lency Mohammed Omar Abdullah, Abu tant trading partner in the Middle East all visitors and exhibitors, designed to
APPEARANCE
Dhabi Department of Economic Devel- and our relationship thrives year on help bring a cleared understanding of
Abu Dhabi DED will be making its opment Undersecretary, has been a firm year. This year we have a combination Abu Dhabi’s industries and the role it
fourth consecutive appearance at this supporter of the emirate’s participation of new and returning partners in our has to play in the world of global trade.
year’s Hanover Messe, bringing 12 part- in the international trade fair. Hannover delegation, which has been With significant investments and part-
ners from Abu Dhabi’s core industries He said: “It has been an excellent year an extremely successful event for all our nerships already secured in Germany,
to participate, including Abu Dhabi for Abu Dhabi industries and as we partners, and we look forward to contin- including the expansion of Advanced
› Jebel Ali Free Zone or Jafza as it is commonly referred to, has been around for 25 of the United Arab Emirates’ 39 years as a vibrant
federation. Dubai, where Jafza is based, offers limitless business possibilities, which has led to the rapid growth of the one of the most
important industrial and economic hubs in the region.
In today’s challenging times, a grea- Jafza, over two and half decades, has BASF, Daimler, Hormann, Thysse-
ter emphasis needs to be placed on grown into one of the most important nKrupp, Beyer, Siemens and many
opportunities for sustained economic pillars of Dubai’s growth. Respectable others. Last year alone 18 German com-
growth. This is where Jafza comes in. It names from different industries such panies established base in Jafza.
symbolises Dubai’s vision for success. as Unilever, P&G, GE, Sony, LG, Shell, The free zone continues to garner in-
Through innovative, customer-centric, BP, 3M, ExxonMobil, Johnson & John- terest globally and has representative
JEBEL ALI FREE services-driven development strategies, son, Colgate-Palmolive, Xerox, Pepsi, offices across Europe including one in
ZONE (JAFZA) Jafza has successfully built one of the Kraft, Ford, Goodrich and Goodyear Stuttgart, Germany. This year the free
biggest, most multi-national, multi-cul- call Jafza home. zone is showcasing its innovative offe-
Jebel Ali Street, Dubai tural, multi-linguistic business commu- Jafza has also emerged as the preferred rings at the Hannover Messe Exhibition
United Arab Emirates
nities in the Middle East. business destination for European com- (Hall 013, Stand G39)
Phone: +971 48812222
panies looking to base themselves in
mktg@jafza.ae DESTINATION OF CHOICE FOR CREATING SYNERGIES –
the Middle East and North Africa (ME-
www.jafza.ae GLOBAL COMPANIES PARTNERSHIPS THAT ENABLE
NA) region and has over 1200 compa-
GROWTH
Host to over 6,500 companies from well nies from the continent based there in-
Hall: 13, Stand: G39 over 110 countries, including 150 com- cluding 181 German companies such Being in close proximity the world’s lar-
panies from the Global Fortune 500, as DHL, Danzas, Dorma, Beiersdorf, gest manmade port provides excellent
OUTSTANDING INFRASTRUCTURE
a modern showroom and a functional
warehouse and twin office towers - Jaf-
structure is one of Jafza’s key
When Jafza started operations in 1985,
it mostly catered to the shipping, oil &
za View 18 and 19. On site residences
(staff accommodation), medical facili-
strengths. Jafza devises ways to
gas, and commodities industries. To- ties, food courts and easyHotel’s first optimise its logistics offerings.
day, Jafza provides flexible options and ever venture outside Europe can also
state-of-the-art sustainable build-to-suit be found in Jafza.
solutions for a wide range of indust- The development of Jafza South Zone
ries. The array of state-of-the-art facili- has been dramatic with its world class ber of companies over the past 10 years Last year, in Global Free Zones of the
ties available, include pre-built modern warehouses and other amenities. With along with corresponding increase in the Future 2010/2011 study done by Finan-
warehouses ready to be leased, office the addition of 20.2 sq.km. for South number of their employees. cial Times‘ Foreign Direct Investment
space in various sizes to accommoda- Zone expansion, Jafza now spreads ac- Jafza has incorporated a single window (fDi) Magazine, Jafza topped the ‘Best
te the requirements of any company of ross a total area of 48 square kilometres. operating system, seamlessly integra- Transportation’ category for its world-
any size, and plots of land for large-sca- Also under construction currently is the ting products and services to provide eve- class transportation facilities, sup-
le operations such as manufacturing ambitious Convention Centre Complex rything its customers need within one porting infrastructure and motorways
and extensive warehousing. which will be equipped with exhibition framework namely licensing, registrati- and its proximity to both a major sea-
Jafza’s sister company Gazeley is a halls, an auditorium, banquet hall, mee- on, leasing, immigration, telecommuni- port and airport.
provider of sustainable distribution ting and conference rooms, a 4 star ho- cations, utilities and postal services and Jafza also ranked third globally in
warehouses and industrial space for lea- tel, world-class recreational and retail police and consulate affairs services. The the ‘Best Economic Potential’ cate-
ding international companies and third- provisions and many other business- free zone offers potential investors lucra- gory awarded on the basis of its si-
party logistics providers. The company friendly facilities. tive incentives that make it the right busi- ze, growth over the years, import and
specialises in green facilities and has ness partner such as: 100% foreign ow- export contributions and numerous
COMPETITIVE EDGE
won numerous global awards for its be- nership, zero customs duty, zero Income other criteria.
spoke eco-friendly designs. A combination of an excellent location, and corporate tax, no labor restriction, no For more than a quarter of a century,
The free zone has been undergoing an investor-friendly environment, conve- currency restriction, no restriction on re- Jafza has been one of the most profita-
massive developments since 2003. So- nient regulations and a customer-centric patriation of funds. ble commercial gateways to the whole
me new innovative offerings include business policy has helped this business region and the company remains com-
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
the light industrial unit LIU-15, the and industrial complex to prosper over mitted to creating the most ideal envi-
first of its kind facility in the Free Zo- the years. The free zone has seen uninter- Jafza’s focus on excellence has won it ronment for investors exploring busi-
ne to offer a 10-metre height allowance rupted year-on-year growth in the num- scores of awards locally and regionally. ness opportunities in the Middle East. ‹
Commitment to Excellence
TEXT: RAK INVESTMENT AUTHORITY
› Ras Al Khaimah today epitomizes visionary leadership, commitment to excellence and sustainable development, integral factors that
have helped the emirate grow in prominence, both regionally and globally, as a preferred destination for business and leisure.
With the able guidance of His High- laws; up to 30 per cent lower cost of do- square metres in 2009. A total of 84 RAKIA’s success in developing and
ness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, ing business than other locations in the land lease contracts were signed in promoting Ras Al Khaimah‘s business
Supreme Council Member and Ruler region; and ease in establishing and re- 2010 for an average of 85,000 square and investment landscape has been
of Ras Al Khaimah, the emirate has gistering companies. All goods produ- metres of land leased each month. extensively documented and recognis-
achieved unprecedented success in ced in Ras Al Khaimah also enjoy a duty Warehouse leasing likewise impro- ed worldwide by prestigious awards-
recent years, which has been perfect- exemption in Gulf Cooperation Council ved by 41 per cent with 100 contracts giving organisations. In 2009, Ras Al
ly complemented by the efforts of the (GCC) countries. signed in 2010. An average of 4,615 Khaimah was recognised as “Best For-
Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority square metres of warehouse space was eign Direct Investment Destination
IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE
(RAKIA). leased each month in 2010, while the in the Middle East” by the Financial
Under RAKIA’s stewardship a full ran- The contribution of RAKIA to Ras Al total area leased reached 55,374 square Times Group’s FDI magazine in 2009,
ge of state-of-the-art infrastructure faci- Khaimah’s steady progress is reflected metres. while the emirate was also awarded
lities have been developed in the emi- in the impressive year-on-year perfor- The industrial sector saw the biggest „Most Cost-Efficient FDI Destination“
rate to service key growth areas such as mance of the investment authority. RA- gains in 2010 with a 65 per cent incre- by Financial Times London in 2007. ‹
manufacturing, warehousing, tourism, KIA issued 1,108 licences in 2010, indi- ase in industrial licences compared to
real estate and construction, mining, cating an increase by 27 per cent from 2009. In total, there were 93 industrial
food processing, maritime services, 2009 and 62 per cent compared to 2008. licences issued last year, along with 85
and trade and commerce. To maximi- There are now 3,679 business licences commercial licences, 370 consulting/ RAK INVESTMENT AUTHORITY
se business potential of investors, RA- issued by RAKIA since 2006, broken in- service licences, 494 trading/general P.O. Box 31291, Jazeera Al Hamra
KIA also introduced a range of busi- to 1,042 consulting/service companies, trading licences and 66 media licences. Ras Al Khaimah
ness incentives that include 100 per 1,028 trading/general trading busines- RAKIA likewise reported that proper- United Arab Emirates
cent income and corporate tax exem- ses, 659 commercial companies, 628 ty leasing increased by 110 per cent in Phone: +971 7 2068666
ptions; 100 per cent capital and profit industrial firms and 322 media busi- 2010 compared to 2009. There was also Fax: +971 7 2434464
repatriation; 100 per cent ownership in nesses. a 100 per cent occupancy level in labour info@rakinvestmentauthority.com
free zones; no foreign exchange con- RAKIA also achieved a 190 per cent accommodations, commercial centre www.rak-ia.com
trol; avoidance of double taxation with improvement in the total area of land shops, commercial centre-studio flats
many countries; absence of restrictions leased, reaching over 1 million square and staff accommodation-shops mana- Hall: 13, Stand: E22
on hiring of expatriates; liberal labour meters in 2010 from just 353,046 ged by RAKIA.
› In the energy sector, Africa is an important strategic partner to the German government and German business. This decades-old relationship
has consistently been developed in recent years, with bilateral energy partnerships adding to its quality.
German-African relations in the field of ticipants from 25 African states, includ- prominent example was the Republic known global oil reserves and new oil
energy present many “win-win” oppor- ing 11 Ministers and Deputy Ministers, of South Africa, which - like most Afri- producing states like Ghana belong to
tunities. German companies mostly are expected. Discussions will focus on can states - has announced significant the world´s fastest growing economies.
supply modern technology and know- current topics such as renewable energy, investment programmes. The World
GERMAN KNOW-HOW IN DEMAND
how, while African companies gain reli- the production and distribution of elec- Bank recently estimated the total in-
able buyers for their natural resources. tricity, resources such as oil and gas, as vestment requirement in the African In the past, the German economy ben-
Over the last five years, the German-Af- well as topics relating to the petrochemi- energy sector at $40 billion. efited from African demand for Ger-
rican Energy Forum, organised by the cal industry. Besides conventional energy sources man products and consulting services.
Afrika-Verein, has become one of the A visit to the Hannover Fair, included in such as coal and gas, renewable ener- The substantial investment demand in
cornerstones of this relationship. At the programme, will present the African gy is playing an increasingly important Africa means that this trend is likely to
the 5th German-African Energy Forum, participants with an opportunity to gain role on the continent. In addition to continue. Demand is particularly strong
to be held in Hamburg and Hannover first-hand experience of German tech- hydro-power, which is already well-es- for new power networks, conventional
from 4 to 6 April, more than 300 par- nology. tablished in many states, wind energy power plants, wind power plants, decen-
and solar power are increasingly being tralised solutions through solar energy,
THE CONTINENT OF
put to use. and consulting services.
OPPORTUNITY
The pioneers in the use of renewable The substantial experience of organisa-
ENERGY MARKET The African continent is experiencing energy came mainly from Northern Af- tions such as the Afrika-Verein, the Ger-
AFRICA its strongest phase of economic growth rica, but sub-Saharan states have in the man Chambers in the network of the
since independence. Power generation meantime embraced the concept. For DIHK (Association of German Cham-
6 April 2011, 14:00 - 16:00 capacity in some states did not grow the time being, though, oil, coal and bers of Trade and Industry) and select
fast enough to keep up with the strong gas remain the leading sources of en- local partners, helps companies to take
Business Forum 2,
Hall 13, Stand G40 growth in demand. This led to pow- ergy and are likely to remain important. advantage of the very good business op-
er shortages and even to blackouts. A Africa possesses around 10 percent of portunities available in Africa. ‹
› The Eastern Cape province is rich in natural resources, has close proximity to international and Sub-Saharan African
markets and has custom-built infrastructure at the province’s two industrial development zones. This, in addition to the
area’s vibrant blend of tourism and adventure, make the province a promising offering to enterprises across various sectors.
ECDC, the visionary steward of eco- country’s second-largest province by Bay Logistics Park and East London Au-
nomic development in the Eastern area. The province is the fourth largest tomotive Supplier Park, which provide
Cape, is committed to providing chan- contributor to South Africa’s GDP. The shared services and infrastructure for
nels, platforms and resources to ignite provincial government received ZAR component manufactures, are added
your business idea into a prosperous 44 billion, the third largest provincial value to OEMs in the province.
enterprise for local and export markets. budget. The area’s vast tracts of arable land of-
South Africa has favourable trade agree- The coastal metropolitan hub of Nel- fers attractive agro-processing infra-
ments with the United States, Europe- son Mandela Bay, one of the host cit- structure, with rich capabilities for
an Union and the South African De- ies of the successful 2010 FIFA Soccer growing and processing. The big out-
THE EASTERN CAPE velopment Community. Together with World Cup, is home to the world’s lead- doors, conservation, game parks, adven-
DEVELOPMENT government’s investment incentives, ing original equipment manufacturers ture and rich heritage tourism has been
CORPORATION your next trade or investment-related (OEM) Volkswagen SA, General Mo- the long-standing attraction for tourists
idea is set to reach its full potential. tors SA and the Ford engine plant. The visiting the Eastern Cape.
Phone: +27 (0) 43 704 5606
fourth OEM is Mercedes-Benz in East
invest@ecdc.co.za THINK OPPORTUNITY, THINK OUR PEOPLE
London. Optimal Energy’s Joule, SA’s
EASTERN CAPE
first battery-operated electric car, is also The Eastern Cape is the traditional
Hall: 13, Stand: E20/1 Located on the south-eastern part of likely to be built in the province at the home of the Xhosa-speaking people.
South Africa, the Eastern Cape is the East London IDZ. The Nelson Mandela The area’s 169,600 km² is a vibrant mix
API
MARKETS
of cultures with the majority of the peo- hamstown at its centre, is part of the processing sector is strongly rooted in The province’s two IDZs, the East Lon-
ple speaking Xhosa, followed by Afri- historic heartland of the Eastern Cape. the provincial government’s develop- don and Coega IDZs, also offer world-
kaans and English, South Africa’s offi- Graaff-Reinet, fondly called “The Gem ment plans which target primary pro- class industrial infrastructure and in-
cial business language. National icons of the Karoo”, is the Eastern Cape’s old- duction of food and food products, as centives that meets the needs of vari-
such as former president Nelson Man- est town which has more than 200 na- well as processing, manufacturing and ous industries.
dela and Danny Jordaan who led the tional monuments. creative marketing of food products.
FACILITATING INVESTMENT INTO
2010 FIFA World Cup call this prov-
EXPORTS INVESTMENT THE PROVINCE
ince home.
The Eastern Cape presents several ben- The availability of transport infrastruc- ECDC is the official economic devel-
CULTURE AND TOURISM
efits to local and global investors and ture, land, labour, government incen- opment agency for the Eastern Cape
The province’s unspoilt 800km Indian enterprises, including producers of tives and raw materials, make the prov- province. The agency aims to create an
Ocean coastline - many of its beaches goods who wish to use South Africa as ince a strategic investment destination environment that is conducive for sus-
which hold Blue Flag status – is comple- means of accessing foreign markets. for targeted industries such as agricul- tainable economic growth by providing
mented by several inland national parks Proximity to international and sub-Sa- ture and agro-processing, general man- channels, platforms and resources to
such as the 164,000ha Addo National haran African markets is made possible ufacturing and automotives, renewable bring about robust economic activity in
Park, the only park in South Africa to by the province’s three ports. energy, Business Process Outsourcing the province.
feature the Big 7. Automotive forms the largest manu- and Offshoring (BPO & O), tourism As part of the agency’s interventions to
The Baviaanskloof Mega Reserves, just facturing export group, by value, along and aquaculture. The province also grow the provincial economy, ECDC
100 kilometres from Port Elizabeth, is with aircrafts, vessels and associated presents several investment opportu- promotes the investment potential of
the only location where the seven of transport equipment. The second larg- nities in mohair apparel, hunting and the province, and provides finance and
South Africa’s biomes can be found. est contributor is machinery, mechani- game resorts, as well as metals, me- enterprise support services for local en-
Visitors to the province can also feast on cal appliances, and electrical equip- chanical and metal beneficiation. terprises and investors in key growth
a bevy of cultural and recreational events ment, and the third largest group is tex- sectors. The priority sectors are agricul-
such as the the National Arts Festival tile and textile articles. ture and agro-processing, general man-
(Grahamstown), Billabong Pro (Jeffreys ufacturing and automotives, renewable
GOVERNMENT
Bay) and Ironman (Port Elizabeth). energy, Business Process Outsourcing
Other cultural attractions include the The seat of the Eastern Cape provincial The province’s unspoilt 800km Indian and Offshoring, film and information
Frontier Country and Karoo areas government is in Bhisho and King Wil- Ocean coastline - many of its beaches communication technology, tourism
which hold Blue Flag status – is com-
which reflect the province’s rich his- liam’s Town, 50km west of East London. plemented by several inland national and aquaculture. ECDC also promotes
tory. The Frontier Country, with Gra- The growth of the agriculture and agro- parks. investment in mohair apparel, hunting
and game resorts, as well as metals and
metal beneficiation.
ECDC has assisted many investors with
identifying and accessing business op-
portunities, some of which include tim-
ber processing company Steinhoff, food
producer I & J, and renewable energy
manufacturer Matla Solar.
EVENT 2
Mittwoch, 06.04.2011,
09:30 - 12:30 Uhr
Energieeffizienz in
Lateinamerika
Veranstalter/Organizer:
Lateinamerika Verein e.V.
in Zusammenarbeit mit:
Deutsche Gesellschaft für
Internationale Zusammenar-
beit (GIZ) GmbH
Partnerships
Latin America at Hannover for success
In January 2011 the Deutsche
TEXT: PETER RÖSLER LATEINAMERIKA VEREIN E.V.
Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
and the Latin American Busi-
› Located in São João da Barra, about 280 km north of the city of Rio de Janeiro, the Açu Superport is a ness Association (LAV) started a
private mixed-use port terminal that will have 10 docking berths; four for iron ore, two for oil-handling, project to find development part-
one for coal and three for steel products, slag, granite and pig iron. The port will eventually handle over nerships in Latin America. Aim
63 Mt of iron ore, 10 Mt of steel products, 15 Mt of coal, 5 Mt of dry bulk and 7.5 Mt of general cargo. of this project is to advise Ger-
man companies of the opportu-
nities in the Latin American mar-
ket and to introduce them to the
This new port will have a depth of 21 The port is the brainchild of entre- ucts. Additional services will also be develoPPP.de programme. In the
meters, a bridge 2.9 kilometers long preneur Eike Batista, the Brazilian offered by companies that specialize context of the Global & Business
and will allow the mooring of China- billionaire. His company LLX Lo- in shipping, intermodal integration, Markets Forum of the Hannover
Fair they will present potentials
max vessels with 400,000 DWT. It has gistica has provided the basic detail- warehousing and customs clearance.
and best practice examples fo-
great potential for the O&G industry ing, engineering and management of A lot of these investments are already cused on energy efficiency.
due to its proximity to the Campos Ba- the project. Altogether LLX plans to committed. Wuhan Iron and Steel
sin and also for coastal and internation- spend US$ 2.7 billion and hopes to Company, China’s third biggest steel WHAT IS DEVELOPPP.DE?
al trade in various raw material and in- attract a further US$ 40 billion from maker, will build one of two planned In the develoPPP.de pro-
gramme, PPP stands for „pub-
dustrialized goods. local and international investors, in- steel mills at the port. Techint of Argen-
lic-private partnerships“. The
cluding power generator MPX, an- tina is interested in the other one. Ca- term describes development
other of Eike’s listed companies. Fur- margo Corrêa and Votorantim of Brazil partnerships which are jointly
thermore, an entirely new city will be will build cement factories. Others who planned, financed and realised
EVENT 1
created for approximately 50,000 in- are committed to investing at Açu in- by companies and development
Dienstag, 05.04.2011, aid organisations.
habitants. clude Shell, White Martins and a dozen
10:00 - 14:00 Uhr Funded by the Federal Ministry
Eventually the port will include an more. Altogether, LLX has 70 memo- for Economic Cooperation and
Brasilien Business Forum
industrial complex incorporating a randums of understanding with com- Development (BMZ), DEG, GIZ
Business Forum Brasil
variety of industrial operations that panies preparing to invest at the port. and sequa (GIZ was formed on 1
Veranstalter/Organizer: January 2011. It brings together
require access to global shipping A 45 km logistics corridor, consisting
Lateinamerika Verein e.V. in the long-standing expertise of
channels, such as steel mills, ther- of transmission lines, water, gas and
Zusammenarbeit mit: DED, GTZ and InWEnt.
mo-electric power plant, cement pro- telecom pipelines, a railroad and a 4
Deutsche Messe
ducers, car makers, a metal-mechan- lane highway, will connect the Açu Su- › For further information, go to
ical area, pelletizing plants for ores, perport to the city of Campos. This lo- www.giz.de.
Halle 13, Stand D30,
Business Forum I oil treatment unit, as well as the ar- gistics corridor will be able to handle
eas for storage and handling of prod- up to 100 thousand vehicles per day. ‹
› Due to an increasingly competitive landscape and demographic shifts, recruiting and retaining skilled workforce has become quite
a challenge for numerous companies. At Festo, a leading industrial control and automation company, the focus lies on extensive talent
management. Alfred Goll, Chairman of the Human and Intellectual Resources Management Board at Festo, on his company’s
strategies to address talent needs and gaps.
Do you sense that the “war for In Germany you are regarded as this issue during the next few years as
talent” is intensifying, in Germany one of the most popular employ- well. We identify the talent pool that we
at any rate? ers. How do you communicate this have around the world by applying an
We are noticing that the “war for talent” feedback to foreign applicants? internationally structured HR process
is hotting up, particularly as far as spe- At this juncture I should like to partially and combine this with action to foster
cialists and engineers are concerned. contradict you. We are not only one of this talent. Our objective is to get our
We are still able to fill all our vacancies; the most popular employers in Germa- talented people to recognize added ben-
however the process of recruiting peo- ny but also in Europe. We participate efit for themselves and to identify their
ple from the above-mentioned groups in a range of different popularity sur- opportunities within the company.
is taking more time. In this respect we veys and proactively communicate this
are also very much aware of how im- in the jobs market using a range of dif- Does Festo have a corporate cul-
portant Festo’s brand positioning in the ferent advertising methods. Given the ture that can be communicated
jobs market is. current situation I should like to quote and put into practise across na-
you two examples. In the Netherlands tional and cultural borders?
How is Festo addressing the chal- we are rated as one of the most popu- As a family business Festo has a dis-
lenge of demographic change? lar employers by “Great Place to Work” tinctive corporate culture, where long-
We have addressed the issue of demo- and in Bulgaria we have been rated as term thinking and innovation – but al-
graphic change for some considerable a “Preferred Employer” since the start so the awareness that it is our employ-
time now and an award from the Fed- of this year. Furthermore we action a ees that enable us to differentiate our-
eral Minister for Economics in 2007 range of activities in other countries, selves from our competitors – all play
enabled us to demonstrate that we are e.g. head-hunting at targeted universi- a particular role. We regularly conduct
taking broad-based action to proactively ties in Germany and abroad, where we global employee surveys and then take
action not only to communicate our
culture but also to enhance it on a con-
“Our objective is to get our tinuous basis. Indeed we regard this as
tackle this problem. We view the main specifically contact students. Given this
challenge in the so-called MINT pro- global challenge, Festo is attaching in-
fessions (Mathematics /IT/Natural Sci- creasing importance to positioning it-
ences/Technology). We have a range of self internationally as an “Employer of
actionable measures in place to meet Choice”.
this challenge, such as a corporate HR
strategy, head-hunting and graduate re- What is Festo doing not only to re-
cruitment plus advanced training and cruit but also to retain and develop
FESTO AG & CO. KG
qualification programmes. We also at- talented human resources? www.festo.com
tach great importance to people man- Talent management is a key element of
aging their health and achieving a sat- our international HR strategy and our Hall: 15, Stand: D07
isfactory work-life balance. HR management work will focus on
Qualified
You choose future members for your international
project teams from a large pool of preselected high
potentials.
Motivated
You benefit from highly motivated young
professionals: Management Assistants who know
your company and your products from scratch.
Hands-on
Management Assistants who are familiar with
company- and product-specific situations adapt current
knowledge to the specific needs of your enterprise.
tion will be on the agenda.” EDUBIZ Networking THE GOALS OF THE EUREM
Event PROJECT ARE TO
Export commodity –
ness growth. But since early Summer, at the end of the day, it comes down › t rain and qualify specialists
vocational education
the statisticians’ figures have started to to how sustainable success in foreign ›b uild up a network of experts
and training
show a more positive picture. It is pre- markets can be assured. One thing is › intensify the transfer of knowledge
cisely because businesses have sought certain: this will be a hot topic for dis- 8 April 2011, 11:00 - 13:00 and technology
out opportunities in growing markets cussion in German businesses for a › s hare information and experience
Business Forum 2,
over the last decade that they have be- long time to come. But they need to › improve the competitiveness
Hall 13, Stand G40
en able to create some room for ma- act now. ‹ of companies
› s upport energy efficiency technologies Commerce (DIHK) and the company In the course of this project, a
and export activities pe projects energy GmbH (located in consortium was formed that
›p romote environmental and climate Nuremberg/Hamburg), the training developed a concept for the
protection worldwide was standardized. According to this continuation of EUREM after
concept, currently 39 CCIs in Germa- the public funding had come to an
However, EUREM is not only a continu- ny offer the qualification as an Energy- end. The project EUREM produced
ing education program, but also a glo- Manager. the registered brand EUREM - the Eu-
EUREM is not only a continuing education
bal networking community of energy In 2003 the co-funded project by the EU ropean EnergyManager, a worldwide program, but also a global networking
efficiency experts. The participants and EUREM I started under the leadership recognized qualification. community of energy efficiency experts.
The participants and graduates regularly
graduates regularly meet on conferenc- of the Nuremberg CCI. The “Energie- Today, EUREM also exists in China un- meet on conferences, workshops and online
es, workshops and online platforms to Manager (IHK)” became the European der the name “European EnergyMan- platforms to exchange experiences.
exchange experiences, get information EnergyManager and was offered by four ager licensed for China”. Two courses
on current energy topics and help each European partners (UK, PT, AT, DE). have already taken place: in each case
other with various tasks. However, the European EnergyManag- one part in Germany and another part agreement the partners of the corre-
Becoming a global market leader with- er achieved its breakthrough thanks to in China. sponding countries are granted the
in just one decade: In the year 1999 the the EU project “EUREM.NET - Training right to offer EUREM. Corresponding
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS? -
first practical training called “Energie- and Network of European EnergyMan- discussions are already being carried
THE FUTURE OF EUREM
Manager (IHK)” started in Nuremberg. agers” which was carried out in 2006- out with Egypt, Morocco, Hungary,
The following year further CCIs of- 2009 by 14 partners within 12 EU coun- A considerable number of fur- Turkey, Slovakia, and Moldova. The
fered this program. Together with the tries. Again, the Nuremberg CCI was ther countries around the world are Mercosur states Argentina, Brazil,
German-wide umbrella organization, leader and coordinator of this project strongly interested in implement- Chile and Uruguay purchased the li-
the German Chamber of Industry and with a total budget of 1.44 Mio. Euro. ing EUREM. By means of a licensing cense rights in February 2011. ‹
SOCIAL MEDIA
GOVERNANCE
The need for systematic reflected
strategies and corresponding
regulatory frameworks for social
media activities in organizations
is greater than ever. A conclusion
backed up by the findings of a
recent study entitled Social Media
Governance – How Corporations,
the Public Sector and NGOs Han-
dle the Challenges of Transparent
Communication on the Internet as
conducted by Fink & Fuchs PR in
conjunction with the University of
Leipzig.
› A new age of energy is dawning, and the usual communication systems are undergoing change. If both aspects are to be dealt
with successfully, we will need a new holistic approach.
The new energy era with its change- will not remain as clear-cut as previous- work is needed, of course. But on the range of communication channels are
over to renewable energies has been ly thought. All the major energy suppli- one hand, the corporations will have to also radically changing. Conspicuous in
accompanied by a long and vigorous ers are working on sustainable concepts adjust to a new communications sce- this respect is the increasingly discur-
debate across society. As new concepts – in the field of energy storage, for ex- nario if they wish to participate success- sive power of the internet and the social
replace the old structures and the old ample – while the genuinely new en- fully in the immense growth opportu- media platforms. A one-dimensional
certainties, new conflicts are inevita- ergy producers cannot sidestep issues nities available on these new markets. sender-receiver communication model
ble. In that process, it will not only be such as the right design and redesign On the other hand, Ulrich Beck‘s “re- is simply doomed to fail in this world
a question of continuing the familiar of the current grid infrastructure. It is a flexive modern society” will have to de- of networked and interactive structures.
principled debate about, say, atomic en- situation where new uncertainties will velop new value systems if – against all Once again, to re-coin Marshall McLu-
ergy. The new green technologies will emerge, possibly paralyzing the change the logic of industrial modernity – less han‘s phrase, the new media seem to
also generate resistance, as we can al- process. If change is to be successful, is indeed to become more and saving be the message and the message is …
ready see in the arguments setting off then trust on the part of citizens, con- energy is to become more seductive participation.
wind farms against bird protection and sumers and the business community is than consuming it!
PARTICIPATION IS THE MESSAGE
power transmission lines against land- an absolute sine qua non. The energy revolution has come at a
scape protection. Similarly, the divide To encourage trust and discourage time when the usual communication Without the sufficient and early involve-
between the die-hards and the pioneers anxieties, a reliable regulatory frame- systems and the expectations on the ment of the stakeholders concerned,
the small-scale Twitter through Facebook NGOs Handle the Challenges of Trans- company is the workforce – i.e. the
sites to the integration and interaction of parent Communication on the Inter- current employees and the employees
all new formats in a social media news- net as conducted by Fink & Fuchs PR to be recruited. On a demographically
room (aka “mash-up”). in conjunction with the University of constrained market with a declining
Leipzig. Although 54 per cent of the or- number of skilled workers, it is obvious
SOCIAL MEDIA GOVERANCE
ganizations surveyed confirmed the use that the successful companies of the fu-
FINK & FUCHS PR
Above all, senior management will be of social media, only 16 per cent have at ture will be those who, in addition to of- 8 April 2011 / 13.30 – 14.00h
faced with the challenge of finding new their disposal any of the required basics fering attractive products and services, How to meet High Potentials
ways to deal with a still relatively new for a strategic approach in the sense of best understand the language and ex- in Social Media
topic often introduced haphazardly any- social media governance. pectations of the target groups. www.ffpr.de
way. The need for systematic reflected This conceptual log-jam needs to be The following statistics show what po-
Hall 13, Speakers‘ Corner
strategies and corresponding regulatory cleared away. For the readiness to en- tential Facebook has for the corporate Stand E12/4
frameworks for social media activities is gage in dialogue and new levels of communications and human resourc-
NERRY
Europe, Latin America
RT 010
PA UNT
ril 2
3 ap
19-2
CO LY
ility
nab
stai
r Su les,
s fo ab
tion new
M
ITA
Solu ility, re iency
b
SS
Mo y effic
rg
INE
ene llen
ce
Exce eurs ess
strial
BUS
ren cc
Indu entrep lobal su
n g
Italia ing for ent
› head lopm
eve
&D a
arc h
s to rope
Rese ibution re in Eu
tr tu
Con mon fu
com
the
Count
ine of
MagazPartner
ry Ita
ly local global GmbH
Marienstraße 5
AR
SEMIN ME
RAM
PROG
70178 Stuttgart
Tel.: +49 711 22 55 88 -24
ITY
I NABxIcLellence www.localglobal.de
STA ce e
O F cSoUmpeten
T
ARativity
THE
cre
se
mes messe
over er
hann hannov
e.it/
w.ic ade.it/
PROFILES
> Contact: suppliers in China, US or just in the NEW YORK’S CREATIVE CORE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates neighborhood. Collaborating partners Harrison St. 235
Phone: +971 48812222 next door and/or in Bangalore. Sili- 13202 Syracuse, USA OST-AUSSCHUSS DER
Fax: +971 48810128 con Valley services at your fingertips. www.creativecoreny.com DEUTSCHEN WIRTSCHAFT
mktg@jafza.ae Delivery via global platforms to local Der Ost-Ausschuss der Deutschen
www.jafza.ae customers. Yes, the world has become NEWPORT CHEMICAL DEPOT Wirtschaft ist das Gemeinschafts-
very flat now. We are business editors, Vine Street 259 organ der Spitzenverbände der
focusing an ongoing internationalisa- 47842 Clinton deutschen Wirtschaft. Mitglieder des
tion and new challenges of small USA Ostausschusses sind Unternehmen
and medium enterprises.The results www.necdra.com aus Deutschland mit Interessen in
KIZAD of our participating observation we Russland, Belarus, der Ukraine,
KIZAD is an industrial zone of unprec- share with our readers, partners and Südosteuropa, im Baltikum, Kau-
edented scale and ambition from the customers. In addition to the business kasus und in Zentralasien. Der Ost-
Abu Dhabi Government that is seeking magazines we deliver content for web NIEDERSACHSEN GLOBAL Ausschuss bündelt und vertritt die
world class manufacturing companies solutions and conferences related NGlobal GmbH is Niedersachsen’s länderspezifischen Interessen der
as tenants across a wide range of sec- with foreign trade. new provider of services for eco- deutschen Wirtschaft in Deutsch-
tors; It will appeal to companies that: > Contact: nomic development and international land sowie in Ländern Mittel- und
>Are looking to expand or re-locate Marienstr. 5, cooperation. We are committed to Osteuropas.
their manufacturing base 70178 Stuttgart,Germany enhancing Niedersachsen’s economy > Contact:
>Have energy intensive manu- Phone: +49 711 - 22 55 88 - 0 by attracting foreign investment and Haus der Deutschen Wirtschaft
facturing processes Fax: +49 711 - 22 55 88 - 11 new companies to the State, and Breite Straße 29
>Are already export orientated or info@localglobal.de encouraging inter-enterprise col- 10178 Berlin
see exports as a key growth driver. www.localglobal.de laboration and joint ventures. We Germany
Advantages are: support companies and entire indus- www.ost-ausschuss.de
>Secure, strategic location at the KNOWLEDGE AGENT tries in Niedersachsen in their efforts
centre of world trade flows Augustaanlage 7-11 to penetrate foreign markets. We are
>Low operating costs; no corporate 68165 Mannheim, Deutschland dedicated to fostering and expanding
& personal taxes; low energy www.knowledgeagent.de cooperation for the State’s business,
costs; integrated clustering to cre- education and research communities. OAV – GERMAN ASIA-PACIFIC
ate economies of proximity MAIER + VIDORNO > Contact: BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
>stablished infrastructure includ- Siegburger Str. 235 Osterstraße 60 The OAV works as a strong network
ing deep water seaports, easy 50679 Köln, Germany 30159 Hannover of German companies with activi-
access to international airports www.mv-group.com Germany ties in the Asia-Pacific region. The
& a planned railroad network www.nglobal.de OAV is a privately held non-profit
>100% foreign ownership of invest- MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE organization financed by its more
ments backed by 50 year land l eases, Northern Avenue 10, Fish Pier NIEDERSACHSENPARK GMBH than 500 corporate members. They
with free-zone non free-zone options 02116 Boston, USA Küsterstr. 4 include the most renowned com-
>Onshore financing www.mass.gov/moiti 49434 Neuenkirchen-Vörden panies from major industry and the
> Contact: Germany banking sector, trading companies
P. Box 54477,Sheikh Khalifa MILWAUKEE 7 www.niedersachsenpark.de and a great number of medium-
bin Zayed Street N. Milwaukee St. 756, 4th Floor sized companies from all industries
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 53202 Milwaukee, USA NORTHEAST OHIO TRADE & located all over Germany.
Phone: +971 2 6952000 www.choosemilwaukee.com ECONOMIC > Contact:
info@adpc.ae Foreign-Trade Zone 181, Bleichenbrücke 9
www.kizad.com MINISTERIO DAS RELACOES Administrative Services Bldg., 20354 Hamburg
Mr.Janil Habbal EXTERIORES Kent State University Germany
Phone: +971 506422407 Palacio Itamaraty, Bloco 44242-0001 Kent, USA www.oav.de
H, Anexo 1 - Sala 513 www.neotec.org
70170-900 Brasilia, Brazil
PROMÉXICO
MUNICIPALITY OF SLUPSK Wilhelm-Leuschner-Str. 23 RAK INVESTMENT AUTHORITY
LOCAL GLOBAL Plac Zwyciestwa 3 60329 Frankfurt am Main The Ras Al Khaimah Investment Au-
Global Business. International mar- 76-200 Slupsk, Polen Germany thority (RAKIA) was established in 2005.
kets. Customers, competitors and www.slupsk.pl www.promexico.gob.mx
RAKIA has helped to transform Ras Al communication processes accompa- Project Manager USA - AMERICAN EMBASSY
Khaimah into an investment magnet, nying business strategies and realisa- Phone :+33 (0)3 44 25 25 47 Clayallee 170
attracting over USD 2.5 billion in indus- tions. Within the fast pace of globalisa- a.ferrol@sodagence.com 14191 Berlin, Germany
trial investments. These investments tion, our work helps define global strat- www.buyusa.gov
have transformed Ras Al Khaimah into egy processes (think global, act local), SLUPSK SPECIAL ECONOMIC
one of the fastest-growing investment stimulate competitivity and innovation ZONE WEST TENNESSEE INDUSTRIAL
destinations in the Middle East. in your teams. Intercultural Intelligence ul. Obroncow Wybrzeza 2 Conrad Drive 26
RAKIA offers investors full ownership is a the edge of inter-national success. 76-200 Slupsk, Polen 38305 Jackson
of their businesses plus 100% tax and We take you there! www.sse.slupsk.pl USA
duty exemptions. Some of the key > Contact: www.wtia.org
benefits that RAKIA offers investors SAM International STATE OF CONNETICUT
include, no income, sales or wealth tax; Ms. Marion de Vriès Hudson Street 505 WEST VIRGINIA EUROPE
no restrictions on hiring expatriates; Mr. Alain Trémeaud 06106 Hartford, USA OFFICE
25-year Renewable Lease Agreements; 171 bis, Avenue Charles de Gaulle www.ct.gov Karolinenplatz 3
no import or export taxes; 100% repa- 92200 Neuilly sur Seine, France 80333 München
triation of capital and profits; no foreign Phone: +33 1 34340981 STATE OF GEORGIA Germany
exchange controls; 100% ownership in office@sam-international.fr Karolinenplatz 3, www.wvdo.org
Free Zones; no trade barriers or quo- www.sam-international.fr Amerika Haus
tas; and easy licensing procedures. 80333 München, Germany WESTERN REGION DEVELOP-
> Contact: www.georgia.org MENT COUNCIL (WRDC)
RAK Investment Authority P.O. Box 8040, I, CAD, Mussafah
Govt of Ras Al Khaimah STATISTICS CENTRE - ABU Abu Dhabi
P.O.Box No. : 31291, Ras Al DABI (SCAD) United Arab Emirates
Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. SUD OISE DEVELOPPEMENT Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi www.wrdc.ae
Phone: +971 - 07 - 206 8666 Situated at 30 minutes from Paris and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Fax: +971 - 07 – 243 4464 20 minutes from Roissy-CDG Airport, www.scad.ae WESTFEHLING DEVELOPMENT
info@rakinvestmentauthority.com Sud Oise is an attractive territory, GMBH
Toll Free No: 800RAKIA where worldwide companies and re- SVERDLOVSK OBLAST Bramscher Str. 10
Raki Georgia Free Industrial Zone search centers are located. Sverslova 49593 Bersenbrück
With three major excellence fields - En- 620027 Yekaterinburg, Russia Germany
RAKIA GEORGIA FREE INDUS- vironment and reusing, chemistry and www.uv66.ru www.westfehling.de
TRIAL ZONE LLC green chemistry, Components and me-
Agmashenebeli St. 47 chanical systems high-performance, TAWAZUN PRECISION WORLD TRADE CENTER
4400 Poti, Georgien Sud Oise knows how to renew its indus- INDUSTRIES (TPI) DELAWARE
www.rakiageorgia-freezone.com trial base. Existing facilities (Chemical Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates West Street 702
Park, Technological Park, etc.) as www.tpiuae.ae 19801 Wilmington, USA
RUSSIAN ACADEMY OF well as the industrial tradition (highly www.wtcde.com
SCIENCES skilled workforce, training, etc.) make URAL BRANCH OF RUSSIAN
Amundsena 106 Sud Oise an ideal location for these ACADEMY YORK COUNTY ECONOMIC
620016 Ekaterinburg, Russia activities. The proximity with Charles Pervomayskaya 91 DEVELOPMENT
www.iep.uran.ru de Gaulle airport, its road and railway 620219 Ekaterinburg, Russia Roosevelt Avenue 144
network are perfect for showrooms. www.uran.ru 17401 York, USA
ArcelorMittal, Montupet, Goss, Cray www.ycedc.org
Valley, Hüttenes Albertus the INERIS URALS OPTICAL & MECHANI-
and many other companies are located CAL PLANT ZWECKVERBAND ECOPARK
in this dynamic territory. Vostochnaya str. 33b Eschstr. 29
SAM INTERNATIONAL > Contact: 620100 Ekaterinburg 49661 Cloppenburg, Germany
SAM International was founded in 2000. Sud Oise Développement, l’Agence Russia www.ecopark.de
It is a France-based company serving 105, rue Louis Blanc-CS 80 203 www.uomz.ru
worldwide inter-national, inter-cultural 60762 MONTATAIRE Cedex, France
management processes in order to Phone : +33 3 44 25 25 45 URZAD MIEJSKI W SLUPSKU
optimize collaborations in M&A proc- Fax: +33 3 44 64 17 76 Plac Zwyciestwa 3
esses, projects, virtual teams, ex- and www.sodagence.com 76-200 Slupsk, Poland
impatriations as well as present-day Ms. Anabelle FERROL www.slupsk.pl
Frankreich
Vorfahrt
für Innovation Wie sich Frankreich beim Thema
Nachhaltigkeit positioniert.
EINE PUBLIKATION VON LOCAL GLOBAL IN KOOPERATION MIT
MESSESERVICE
›W
achstumstreiber ›D
eutscher Mittelstand ›R
ückenwind für ›G
rüne Geschäfts-
Wissen als Vorbild Erneuerbare Energien felder
›E
xzellenzcluster: ›P
ole Position bei ›E
nergieeffizienz: ›T
ipps für
Motoren der Elektromobilität Vom Haus zum Markteinsteiger
Modernisierung ganzen Stadtteil
MÄRKTE
Wachstumstreiber Wissen
TEXT: WALDEMAR DUSCHA GERMANY TRADE & INVEST PARIS
› Die Chancen auf einen stärkeren Konjunkturaufschwung in Frankreich scheinen zum Jahresbeginn eher getrübt. Langfristig ist die Erwartung
positiver, insofern die neuen Anreize und Programme für ein nachhaltiges Wachstum greifen sollten. Wissenschaft, Forschung und Innovation
bilden die Basis für einen höheren Wachstumspfad.
Die globale Wirtschafts- und Finanzkri- te Konsum, die geringere Exportabhän- Für die ersten beiden Quartale 2011
se hat Frankreich relativ gut gemeistert. gigkeit und die relative Robustheit des prognostiziert das Statistikinstitut In-
Früher als alle anderen großen Wirt- Finanzsektors. see nur Zuwächse um 0,3 und 0,4%.
schaftsnationen leitete die Regierung Der für die zweite Jahreshälfte 2010 er- Um 2011 das Wachstumsziel der Re-
Sarkozy Ende 2008 ein massives Kon- wartete große Aufschwung blieb aller- gierung von 2% zu realisieren, bedarf
junkturprogramm über 39 Mrd. Euro dings aus, obwohl der Export im ers- es somit noch eines kräftigeren Schubs
ein, das in bewährten Elementen auch ten Halbjahr wieder bedeutend anzog. im zweiten Halbjahr. Viele Experten
2010 voll oder abgeschwächt fortge- Und auch in der Prognose für das erste bezweifeln dies, der IWF und Frank-
setzt wurde. Das Bruttoinlandspro- Halbjahr 2011 bleibt Bercy zurückhal- reichs Ökonomen prognostizieren nur
dukt brach somit 2009 nur um 2,5% tend. Im letzten Quartal 2010 legte das einen Zuwachs um 1,6%.
ein gegenüber 4,2% in der Eurozone. BIP nur um 0,3% zu nach Zuwächsen Zuversichtlich stimmt indes, dass die
Der IWF schätzte, dass das Hilfspaket um 0,3, 0,6 und 0,3% in den ersten drei Unternehmen überwiegend einen ein-
2009 und 2010 zusammen etwas über Quartalen. Im Gesamtjahr ergab sich deutig positiven Aufwärtstrend antizi-
zwei Prozentpunkte BIP-Wachstum damit ein BIP-Wachstum von enttäu- pieren. Der Geschäftsklimaindex ist
gesichert hat. Weitere günstige Fakto- schenden 1,5% gegenüber 1,7% für seit seinem Tiefpunkt von 71 Punkten
ren waren der traditionell starke priva- die Eurozone (Deutschland +3,6%). im Frühjahr 2009 relativ stetig bis auf
105 Punkte im Dezember 2010 geklet- sich der Anteil Frankreichs im deut-
tert, also dem Niveau von Anfang 2008. schen Import im gleichen Zeitraum
Es ist insbesondere die Industrie, der von 9,1 auf 7,9%.
im Jahresverlauf die Schlüsselrolle für
WACHSTUM IN SICHT
einen kräftigeren Aufschwung zufällt.
2010 wuchs die industrielle Produktion Langfristig besitzt Frankreich aber
zwar um 6,6%, lag aber immer noch durchaus einiges Potenzial, um auf ei-
um 11,5% unter dem letzten Spitzen- nen höheren Wachstumspfad zu gelan-
monat Februar 2008. Das Investitions- gen. Hierfür steht eine Reihe von Ins-
klima blieb 2010 verhalten, während trumenten und Anreizen wie etwa die
die Industrie 2011 ihre Investitionen Steuergutschrift für F&E-Investitionen,
laut Insee-Umfrage wieder um durch- der Strategische Investitionsfonds, die
schnittlich 14% anheben will. Ange- Kompetenzzentren, die Große Staats-
sichts der niedrigen Kapazitätsauslas- anleihe oder die Generalstände der
tung dürfte es sich aber eher um Mo- Industrie zur Verfügung. Dieses Inst-
dernisierungen denn neue Produkti- rumentarium existiert allerdings noch
onsketten handeln. nicht lange und ist zum Großteil aus
Das schwache Industrieprofil spiegelt der Krise geboren. Die Experten - wie
sich auch in der Außenhandelsbilanz etwa zuletzt die staatliche KMU-För-
wieder. 2010 verzeichnete Frankreich derbank Oséo - machen keinen Hehl
ein Handelsbilanzdefizit von 51,4 daraus, dass signifikante Erfolge erst
Mrd. Euro, während Deutschland ei- in etwa fünf bis zehn Jahren zu erwar-
nen Überschuss von 154,3 Mrd. Euro ten sind.
einfuhr. Von 2000 bis 2010 ging die An- Die Große Staatsanleihe für die Zu-
zahl der Exportunternehmen kontinu- kunftsinvestitionen mit dem Ziel einer
ierlich von 107.000 auf 91.000 zurück. höheren Wettbewerbsfähigkeit verteilt
Und obwohl Frankreich als wichtigster sich (in Mrd. Euro) auf die fünf Schwer-
Handelspartner im Prinzip vom deut- punkte Universitäten und Bildung (11),
schen Wachstum profitiert, reduzierte Forschung (7,9), ausgewählte Indust-
rieprojekte und KMU-Förderung (6,5),
nachhaltige Entwicklung (5,1) und IT/
digitale Wirtschaft (4,5). Laut René Ri-
col, dem verantwortlichen Commiss-
Wirtschaftliche Eckdaten 2009 bis 2011 Regional dürfte sich die Dynamik
aire général à l’investissement, sind
(reale Veränderung in %) langfristig auf die 71 Kompe-
tenzzentren konzentrieren. Zum bereits 30 Projekte ausgeschrieben,
2009 2010 2011 Jahreswechsel setzen sich diese die im Jahresverlauf zur Anweisung
aus rund 6.000 Unternehmen
mit 23.000 Forschern, darunter
von 15 Mrd. bis 20 Mrd. Euro führen
7,1 530 Auslandsunternehmen sollen. Implizit im Konzept verankert
6,7
zusammen. Rund 80% der F&E- ist eine bedeutende Hebelwirkung, in-
Investitionen entfallen auf die 17
2,0 2,0 Hightech-Cluster mit internatio- sofern die Privatwirtschaft kräftig zur
1,5 naler Ausrichtung. Mitwirkung aufgefordert ist, was den
1,4 1,7
0,6 Gesamtumfang des Programms auf
65 Mrd. bis 70 Mrd. Euro anheben soll.
Im März 2010 verabschiedete die Re-
-1,5
-2,0 gierung zudem mit den „États gé-
-2,6
néraux de l’industrie“ einen neuen An-
-3,1
BIP Wareneinfuhr (cif ) Bruttoanlage- Privater satz zur Förderung der Industrie, der
investitionen Verbrauch eine Steigerung der industriellen Pro-
duktion um 25% bis 2015 zum Ziel hat.
Erreicht werden soll dies hauptsächlich
durch mehr Forschung und Innovation
sowie diverse Finanzhilfen für kleine ›
Exzellenzcluster:
Motoren der Modernisierung
TEXT: WALDEMAR DUSCHA GERMANY TRADE & INVEST PARIS
› Mit dem Konzept der Kompetenzzentren hat Frankreich einen wichtigen Pfad zur Modernisierung der Wirtschaft beschritten.
Aktuell existieren 70 Exzellenzcluster, die überwiegend diejenigen Hightech-Zweige repräsentieren, in denen langfristig bedeutende
Wettbewerbsvorteile zu erwarten sind. Auch wenn die Wirtschaftskrise die Dynamik bremste, stehen die Zeichen auf Fortschritt.
› Kleine und mittlere Unternehmen sind in Frankreich von der globalen Wirtschaftskrise durchaus erfasst worden. Frankreich will
jetzt die mittelständischen Unternehmen stärker fördern. Die Regierung Sarkozy hat dazu neue Instrumente und Maßnahmen
entwickelt. Deutschland mit seinen international erfolgreichen Mittelstand gilt neuerdings als Vorbild der Industriepolitik.
› Frankreich möchte in der Entwicklung von Elektroautos international eine führende Rolle spielen. Im Jahr 2015 sollen rund 100.000 Autos
im Verkehr sein, was die Regierung über eine Reihe von Finanzinstrumenten fördert. Während Renault-Nissan voll auf den Elektroantrieb
setzt, fährt PSA weiterhin zweigleisig. Beide zusammen wollen 2011 und 2012 rund 60.000 Elektrofahrzeuge auf den Markt bringen.
Die Regierung lancierte im Oktober ternehmen. Insgesamt wollen etwa 20 Poste, RATP, SNCF, SPIE, UGAP, nus soll die hohen Zusatzkosten der
2009 einen nationalen Plan für Hy- staatliche und private Unternehmen Veolia, Vinci. Die andere Hälfte ist Elektrobatterie von rund 12.000 Euro
brid- und Elektroautos. Er beinhaltet ab 2011 über fünf Jahre etwa 50.000 für Privatleute bestimmt, die bis 2012 kompensieren helfen und mindestens
die Gestaltung von Rahmenbedingun- Elektroautos abnehmen: ADP, Air einen Zuschuss von 5.000 Euro für bis 2012 fortbesten. Parallel erhalten
gen für die Infrastruktur (Standardi- France, Areva, Bouygues, EDF, Eif- Elektroautos mit einem CO2-Auss- Käufer von Hybridfahrzeugen mit
sierung, Ladestationen) wie auch die fage, France Telecom, GDF Suez, La toss unter 60 g/km erhalten. Der Bo- maximal 135 g/km CO2-Ausstoss ei-
Adaption der Stromnetze und das nen Zuschuss von 2.000 Euro.
Recyceln von Batterien. Zudem gibt
EINRICHTUNG ZAHLREICHER
es kräftige Finanzspritzen: Neben ei-
LADESTATIONEN GEPLANT
nem Öko-Bonus für Privatleute wer-
den Forschung & Entwicklung in Und dies soll auch die Investition
Infrastruktur, Batterien und Mobili- in Ladestationen in Supermärkten,
tätskonzepte mit 220 Mio. Euro sub- Unternehmen und neuen Wohnge-
ventioniert, die Pilotanlagen von La- bäuden stimulieren. Die Regierung
destationen mit 70 Mio. Euro und das hält bis Mitte 2012 die Einrichtung
neue rund 625 Mio. Euro kostende von 1.250 öffentlichen Stationen mit
Renault-Batteriewerk in Flins mit 125 Kosten von 60 Mio. Euro für mög-
Mio. Euro. lich. 2015 soll rund eine Million La-
Bis 2015 sollen rund 100.000 Autos destationen zur Verfügung stehen,
in den Markt eingeführt werden. Der davon 90% in Häusern und am Ar-
Staat sieht sich dabei selbst als Groß- beitsplatz. Bis 2020 werden 4,4 Mio.
abnehmer über seine Versorgungsun- Stationen anvisiert, wobei die Ge-
Rückenwind
für Erneuerbare
Energien
TEXT: WALDEMAR DUSCHA GERMANY TRADE & INVEST PARIS
› Die langfristigen nationalen Ziele für die Erzeugung von Strom aus
erneuerbaren Energien (EE) wurden in einem Umweltgipfel
(Grenelle de l’environnement) für den Zeitraum 2009 bis 2020
formuliert. Demzufolge soll die Stromerzeugung aus regene-
rativen Energien bis 2020 auf 20 Mtep (Mio. t Erdöl-Äquivalent)
quasi verdoppelt werden. Der Anteil der grünen Energie am
Stromverbrauch soll damit von 10 auf 23% ansteigen.
Der wichtigste Pfeiler im grünen Strom- errichtet werden, was teilweise begrenzt
konzept ist die Windkraft, deren Kapazi- ist auf existierende Parks, während „ro-
INFORMATION
tät laut dem Umweltgesetz bis 2020 auf te Zonen“ tabu sind. Zweitens wurde
25.000 MW ansteigen soll, davon 6.000 das Genehmigungsverfahren erschwert ›M
inistère de l‘Écologie, du Développement durable,
MW aus Offshore-Anlagen. Die priva- mit der Einstufung eines Windparks als des Transports et du Logement
ten Investitionen werden auf 20 Mrd. gefährliches oder umweltschädigendes www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr
bis 30 Mrd. Euro geschätzt, die Beschäf- Unternehmen (installation classée). ›A
gence de l‘Environnement et de la Maîtrise de l‘Energie
tigung könnte sich auf rund 60.000 Per- Und drittens wurde die Mindestgröße www.ademe.fr
sonen verdreifachen. Die angeschlos- auf fünf Windmasten sowie eine Min- ›C
omité de Liaison des Energies Renouvelables
sene Windkraftkapazität beträgt aktu- destentfernung von 500 m zu Wohnge- www.cler.org
ell 4.250 MW und entspricht 1,7% der bieten festgesetzt. Die jährliche Expan- ›S
yndicat des Energies Renouvelables
gesamten Stromerzeugung. Regional sion der Landkapazität wurde auf 500 www.enr.fr
konzentrieren sich die Windturbinen neue Windturbinen beschränkt. ›Q
ualit’EnR - Association pour la qualité d’installation
auf die Regionen Picardie, Lorraine, des systèmes à Energies renouvelables
HOHE INVESTITIONSSUMMEN
Bretagne und Nord-Pas-de-Calais. www.qualit-enr.org
GEPLANT
Um der „anarchischen“ Ausbreitung ›U
mweltprogramm (Grenelle de l’environnement)
von Windrädern Einhalt zu gebieten, Marktführerin bei Windenergie ist www.legrenelle-environnement.fr
wurden der Branche in einem zweiten GDF Suez mit einer Kapazität von 1.847
Umweltgesetz vom Juni 2010 (Grenel- MW am Jahresanfang, während EDF
le II) drei neue Bedingungen auferlegt. Énergies Nouvelles nur etwa die Hälfte
Erstens können Windräder bis 2011 erreicht. Seit der Fusion Mitte 2008 will
nur in so genannten „grünen Zonen“ GDF Suez insgesamt über 1 Mrd. Euro ›
auf 400 ha mit 96 MW bei Marseille (La 2020 insgesamt 2.300 MW dazukom- von 314 MW. Die dritte Runde soll ei-
Die Abfälle aus Haushalten sowie der
Barben). GDF Suez baut eine kleinere men. Die Wärmeerzeugung aus Bio- ne zusätzliche Kapazität von 266 MW
Land- und Forstwirtschaft werden
überwiegend zur Produktion von Wärme Anlage von 33 MW in Curbans. Weite- masse soll bis 2012 um 1,6 Mtoe und bewirkt haben.
eingesetzt, während die Stromerzeugung re Projekte stammen von Eole-Res (54 bis 2020 um 6,2 Mtoe ansteigen. Markführer im Biomasse-Zweig sind
bisher nur 2% an den erneuerbaren
MW), Kinergy (72 MW) und Neoen (91 Im letzten Jahrzehnt veranstaltete der die beiden Umwelt- und Versorgungs-
Energien ausmacht.
MW). E.ON steuert eine Gesamtkapazi- Staat im Zweig Biomasse/Biogas drei konzerne Veolia und GDF Suez (Sofe-
tät von rund 200 MW an. Ausschreibungen in den Jahren 2003, ly). EDF gründete gemeinsam mit Veo-
ßeren Projekte von Unternehmen wie 2006 und 2009. Aus der ersten Aus- lia die Tochtergesellschaft Dalkia. Sofe-
ENERGIE AUS BIOMASSE
EDF EN (Energies Nouvelles), GDF schreibung wurden 2005 insgesamt 15 ly errichtet in Grand-Couronne eine
Suez, Solar Euromed, Solaire Durance Für den Zweig der Biomasse gilt, dass Projekte mit 232 MW ausgewählt, von Anlage auf Holzbasis (jährlich 150.000
oder Voltalia. Die bisher größte Anlage die Abfälle aus Haushalten sowie der denen heute sechs in Betrieb sind mit t), die ab Mitte 2011 Wärme und Strom
mit 700 ha und einer Kapazität von 261 Land- und Forstwirtschaft überwiegend einer Kapazität von 93 MW. Die zweite (9 MW) für eine Biodieselanlage von
MW bei Kosten von mindestens 650 zur Produktion von Wärme eingesetzt Ausschreibungsrunde wurde als gro- Sofiprotéol erzeugen wird. Dalkia wird
Mio. Euro wird EDF EN bei Beaucaire werden, während die Stromerzeugung ßer Erfolg gewertet, insofern mit 56 eine ähnliche Anlage mit 69 MW in Bi-
in der Region Gard errichten. Zwei an- bisher nur 2% an den erneuerbaren Projekten doppelt so viele Vorschläge ganos (Gironde) in Betrieb nehmen.
dere Großanlagen baut EDF EN in der Energien ausmacht. Nach den neuen eingereicht wurden wie erwartet. 2008 Ein weitaus größeres Projekt mit 190
ehemaligen Militärbasis Toul (143 MW, Zielvorgaben von Ende 2009 (PPI élec- wurden hieraus 31 Projekte präsen- MW realisiert GDF Suez indes im pol-
434 Mio. Euro) und in Gabardan (76 tricité) sollen im Zweig Biomasse/Bio- tiert mit einem Investitionsvolumen nischen Polaniec mit einer Investition
MW). Voltalia errichtet einen Solarpark gas bis 2012 weitere 520 MW und bis von 154 Mio. Euro und einer Kapazität über 240 Mio. Euro. ‹
Energieeffizienz:
Vom Haus zum ganzen Stadtteil
TEXT: WALDEMAR DUSCHA GERMANY TRADE & INVEST PARIS
› Frankreich will in diesem Jahrzehnt massiv in die Energieeffizienz investieren. Der thermischen Sanierung öffentlicher Gebäuden
fällt hierbei eine zentrale Rolle zu, wozu das Instrument des „Contrat de performance énergétique“ entwickelt wurde. Für Neubauten
wurden Niedrigverbrauch- und Positivenergie-Ziele gesetzt. Lyon und Grenoble setzen mit zwei neuen Stadtvierteln Maßstäbe
in ökologischer Nachhaltigkeit.
In der französischen Umweltpolitik bil- Energieeffizienz wurden in einem Um- gramm mit langfristigen Vorgaben und se consommation) mit einem durch-
den Klimaschutz und Energieeffizienz weltprogramm für den Zeitraum 2009 Zielen, das zweite definiert das nationa- schnittlichen Primärverbrauch von unter
die großen Schwerpunkte in diesem bis 2020 festgelegt. Der Umweltgip- le Engagement für die Umwelt, konzen- 50 kWh/qm/Jahr entsprechen. Ab dem
Jahrzehnt. Dem Gebäudebereich fällt fel oder „Grenelle de l’environnement“ triert auf sechs größere Schwerpunkte: 1.1.2013 gilt dies auch für alle neu errich-
dabei im Kampf gegen den Klimawan- konstituierte sich bereits im Herbst 2007 Energieeffizienz in Gebäuden, ökologi- teten Wohnungen. Zertifiziert wird dies
del die wichtigste Rolle zu, insofern die- und repräsentiert neben der Regierung sche Transportsysteme, Reduktion von mit dem BBC-Effizienzlabel „Effiner-
ser 40% des Energieverbrauchs und 25% die Sozialpartner (Verbände und Ge- Energieverbrauch und CO2-Gehalt in gie“ - im Jahr 2010 gab es hierzu 51.741
der Kohlendioxid-Emissionen repräsen- werkschaften), Umweltorganisationen, der Produktion, Erhaltung der Bioviel- Anträge bei Einzelhäusern, 10.550 bei
tiert. In der Energieeffizienz dürften im Wissenschaftler und einflussreiche Per- falt, Abfallmanagement/Minderung Mehrfamilienhäusern und 146 bei ter-
kommenden Jahrzehnt auch die größ- sonen. von Gesundheitsrisiken und nachhal- tiären Gebäuden. Ab 2020 müssen alle
ten Impulse für die Bauwirtschaft lie- tiges Umweltmanagement in Konsum Neubauten grundsätzlich dem Positiven-
UMWELTGESETZE FORCIEREN
gen, deren Leistung in 2010 um weitere und Produktion. ergie-Konzept BEPOS (bâtiment énergie
DEN UMSCHWUNG
3% zurückging, nachdem bereits 2009 Gemäß der Wärmeverordnung RT 2012 positive) entsprechen, somit mehr Ener-
ein starker Einbruch um 8% verkraftet Endgültig verabschiedet wurde das Um- müssen alle neuen öffentlichen Gebäu- gie erzeugen als verbrauchen.
werden musste. weltgesetz „Loi Grenelle 1“ im Juli 2009, de und Gewerbeimmobilien ab dem Bei öffentlichen Gebäuden soll der Ener-
Die langfristigen Ziele und Maßnahmen im Juni 2010 folgte „Loi Grenelle 2“. 26.10.2011 den Standards für Niedrig- gieverbrauch bis 2020 um mindestens
für Klimaschutz, Umwelterhaltung und Ersteres ist das eigentliche Umweltpro- verbrauchsgebäude BBC (bâtiment bas- 40% und der CO2-Ausstoss um 50%
Grüne Geschäftsfelder
TEXT: WALDEMAR DUSCHA GERMANY TRADE & INVEST PARIS
› Der Bereich Energieeffizienz und erneuerbare Energien gehört mit zu den dynamischsten Wirtschaftszweigen Frankreichs. Ein Großteil
der Aktivitäten entfällt auf das Baugewerbe und dessen Zulieferindustrie, angefangen von Fenstern und Photovoltaik bis zu grünen
Baumaterialien oder intelligenten Netzen. Für deutsche Unternehmen eröffnen sich viele neue und interessante Geschäftsfelder.
› für innovative Isolierstoffe errichteten finergie“ für Neubauwohnungen deut- aus Ormes (Loiret) bei Orléans mit ei- Aquitaine finanziell gestützt wird. Das
in den letzten Jahren zum Beispiel die lich beschleunigte. Dies beflügelte auch nem Jahresumsatz um 30 Mio. Euro, Projekt soll rund 400 Personen beschäf-
Unternehmen Rockwool (Dänemark) die lokale Industrie für Isolierfenster, der vornehmlich mit kleinen Windtur- tigen, die Rede ist auch von einer Part-
und Dow (USA). Die deutsche Knauf Photovoltaik-Systeme oder Gebäudeiso- binen in den Übersee-Départements er- nerschaft mit einem Großabnehmer.
Insulation eröffnete im November in lierungen. Die Schreinerei Bieber aus zielt wurde. Die Umweltagentur Ade- Die Offshore-Windkraft beinhaltet in
Lannemezan eine der größten Glas- Waldhambach investierte 6 Mio. Euro me schätzt, dass der gesamte Wind- der ersten Phase Ausschreibungen
wolle-Fertigungsstraßen Europas, für dreifach isolierte Fenster und Türen energiezweig im Jahr 2020 rund 60.000 über 3 GW für 600 Windturbinen mit
um hauptsächlich die stetig steigende nach der deutschen Passivhaus-Norm. Personen beschäftigen könnte. Investitionskosten von rund 10 Mrd.
Nachfrage nach Mineralwolle mit Eco- Weitere Ansiedlungen waren Socomec Im Februar 2010 gründeten EADS As- Euro. Dies impliziert an den insgesamt
se Technology zu bedienen. Über 130 aus Benfeld (elektrische Schutzsyste- trium, Vergnet und Plastinov ein ge- fünf Standorten neue Geschäftsfelder
Mio. Euro investierte der Dämmstoff- me), Voltec aus Marlenheim (Solarmo- meinsames Unternehmen zur Produk- für schätzungsweise fast 200 Unter-
hersteller in das neue Werk am Fuße dule) oder NSC aus Guebwiller (Mikro- tion von großen Rotorblättern mit dem nehmen, die sich bereits im Vorfeld der
der Pyrenäen, das die Märkte in Frank- Hydraulik). Standort im Ökopark Blanquefort nahe Ausschreibung in drei Unternehmens-
reich, Spanien, Portugal und Italien be- Bordeaux. Plastinov, ein Hersteller von polen zusammenschlossen: Le Havre
MARKT FÜR WINDENERGIE
dienen soll. Verbundwerkstoffen, kooperiert bereits Développement (40 Unternehmen),
WEITERHIN LUKRATIV
Die Region Elsass arbeitet bereits in- mit der niederländischen NGUP in Bretagne pôle naval (60), und Neopolia
tensiv an der Umsetzung des Positiv- Der Windenergiezweig zählte bisher Wartung und Instandsetzung. Am An- in Nantes-Saint-Nazaire (90).
energie-Konzepts. Mittels des frisch etwa 140 Fabrikanten und Zulieferer. fang stehen Blätter von 30, 40 und 50 Die wichtigsten Großaufträge winken
gegründeten Kompetenzzentrum na- Hersteller von leichten Komponenten m Länge, ab 2015 sollen Blätter von 60 hier vor allem den Herstellern von Ro-
mens „Alsace Énergivie“ werden die sind unter anderem Schneider Electric, bis 80 m für Offshore-Anlagen folgen. torblättern und Stahlkonstruktionen für
regionalen Unternehmen auf das Ziel Nexans, Ainelec und Bosch Rexroth. Dieses Konzept beinhaltet ein massives die Verankerung im Meer. Alstom Hyd-
der Energieeffizienz verpflichtet, was Der einzige nationale Produzent von Programm in Ausbildung, Forschung ro and Wind rechnet sich mit der Über-
die Verbreitung des Effizienzlabels „Ef- Windkraftanlagen war bislang Vergnet und Entwicklung, das von der Region nahme der spanischen Ecotechnia gute
Die deutsche Enercon baut ihren Ausrüstungen. Zudem entsteht eine Großprojekte sind Gabardan mit 76 Distribution. Vor diesem Hintergrund
Standort in der Picardie weiter aus mit Wartungsanlage für den eigenen Wind- MW und Curbans mit 33 MW. E.ON erwartet PwC eine größere Umstruk-
einer Fabrik für Betonmasten für größere
park, der 70 Turbinen mit einer Kapa- kündigte im letzten Jahr an, ihre So- turierung, wobei die größeren Akteu-
Windturbinen. Die Investition beträgt
zwischen 25 Mio. und 30 Mio. Euro. zität von 140 MW umfasst, während larkapazität in Frankreich sukzessive re die kleineren übernehmen werden.
weitere 40 geplant sind. Enercon ist auf rund 200 MW anzuheben. Neben Strukturelle Defizite beständen zudem
weltweit die Nummer vier in der Wind- den großen Versorgern bieten sich aber im Netzzugang, in Speicherung und
technologie hinter Vestas, GE Winds auch für KMU und Start-ups reichhal- Transport sowie der inhomogenen
und Sinovel. Der Umsatz erreichte im tige Chancen. Voltalia will bis 2011 in Qualität der Dienstleistungen.
letzten Jahr 2,5 Mrd. Euro, erzielt in 40 der Provence einen Solarpark auf 340 Einer der größten ausländischen Inves-
Fabriken in sechs Ländern und 11.000 ha mit einer Leistung von 104 MW er- toren überhaupt war 2009 die amerika-
Beschäftigten. richten. PhŒ NIX Solaire ist seit 2003 nische First Solar. Gemeinsam mit EDF
auf dem französischen Markt und hat EN baut First Solar in Aquitaine eine
SOLARHERSTELLER MEIST
Chancen mit der neuen Direct Drive- ein landesweites Netz von Fachhand- Produktionsanlage für Dünnschicht-
AUSLÄNDISCHER HERKUNFT
Technologie aus, wo ein Prototyp Ende werkern aufgebaut. module im Wert von 90 Mio. Euro mit
2011 fertiggestellt wird und ein Pilotpro- Von der dynamischen Entwicklung Die Fachverbandsgruppe SER-Soler einer Jahreskapazität von 100 MW und
jekt 2013 folgen soll. Die Konkurrenten der Photovoltaik profitieren infolge der zählt 265 Mitglieder aus der gesamten 300 Beschäftigten. Eingeschlossen ist
in dieser Zukunftstechnologie heißen schwach entwickelten Inlandsindust- PV-Produktionskette, darunter etwa eine Anlage zum Recyceln von Solar-
Siemens, Vestas und neuerdings Ge- rie vor allem die großen ausländischen 150 Industrieunternehmen mit rund modulen. Eine weitere Großanlage
neral Electric (GE) seit der Übernahme Herstellerländer wie Deutschland, VR 7.000 Beschäftigten. Strukturell ist die eröffnete Voltec Solar im Frühjahr in
von ScanWind. China oder Japan. Marktchancen für Branche laut PwC wenig integriert und Dinsheim-sur-Bruche mit rund 200
Überdies involviert sind Zulieferer aus deutsche Unternehmen bestehen auf stark fragmentiert, insbesondere in der Mitarbeitern. ‹
den Branchen Bau, Elektrik, Aeronau- allen Ebenen der Wertschöpfungskette
tik und Schiffbau. Zu den größeren In- als Produzent, Lieferant oder Projektie-
teressenten zählen Unternehmen wie rer. In den südlichen Kernprovinzen
STX Europe und Eiffel für die Masten, haben sich bereits zahlreiche deutsche
Schneider Electric und Leroy Somer PV-Firmen niedergelassen. Die franzö-
für die Rotoren, EADS für die innova- sischen Qualifikationen QualiSol und
tiven Flügel, Salpem und Technip für QualiPV werden dabei von vielen Un-
die Fundamente und überdies DCNS, ternehmen durch interne Schulungen
Arcelor, Daher, Rollix-Defontaine, Alté- ergänzt.
ad, Idéa und Sogebras. Häfen wie etwa EDF EN will ihre PV-Kapazität bis 2012
der Grand Port Maritime Nantes Saint- von 100 auf 500 MW erhöhen. Ein gro-
Nazaire sehen gleich mehrfache Aufga- ßer Schritt auf dieses Ziel hin ist die
ben auf sich zukommen, vor allem in bisher größte Anlage (143 MW), die für
der Montage der Masten auf den Quais 434 Mio. Euro auf einer Fläche von 400
und dem breiten Spektrum der War- ha auf der ehemaligen Militärbasis in
tung und Instandsetzung einschließ- Toul errichtet wird. Zwei weitere EDF-
lich der Liegeplätze für Serviceschiffe.
Bordeaux will 14 Mio. Euro für die Ver-
ladekais investieren.
Die deutsche Enercon baut ihren
Standort in der Picardie weiter aus mit
einer Fabrik für Betonmasten für grö-
ßere Windturbinen. Die Investition
beträgt zwischen 25 Mio. und 30 Mio.
Euro, die Kapazität liegt bei 150 Masten
pro Jahr mit 90 Beschäftigten. In den
kommenden Jahren sollen weitere 60
Von der dynamischen Entwicklung der
Arbeitsplätze dazukommen, die aller- Photovoltaik profitieren infolge der
dings noch etliche andere Arbeitsplätze schwach entwickelten Inlandsindustrie
vor allem die großen ausländischen
bewirken werden in angeschlossenen
Herstellerländer wie Deutschland, VR
Aktivitäten wie der Materialbearbeitung China oder Japan.
oder der Fabrikation der elektrischen
ANSPRECHPARTNER FÜR
FRANKREICH BEI GERMANY
TRADE & INVEST
Herr Karl-Heinz Dahm
Tel: 0228 24993 274
Fax: 0228 24993 212
E-Mail: karl.dahm@gtai.de
www.gtai.de
Vergessen wir bei aller Verallgemeine- das wirtschaftliche, kulturelle und po- ner und Deutsche. Franzosen fühlen gangen sein. Dahingegen finden Sie in
rung jedoch nicht: Frankreich ist heu- litische Leben spielt sich in Paris ab. sich bei der Sorbonne eher an streiken- Frankreich kaum den Doktortitel als
te wie Deutschland genauso dem glo- Eine Ausnahme bildet teilweise die de Studenten und Mittelmaß erinnert. klassischen Karrierekatalysator wie in
balisierten Markt ausgesetzt und hat Agglomeration um Lyon sowie die IT- Wer Erfolg in der Wirtschaft oder im Deutschland.
sich entsprechend angepasst. Auch in Branche im Süden des Landes. kulturellen Leben hat, war selten auf
PARLEZ-VOUS FRANÇAIS?
Frankreich ändern sich Gewohnheiten: der „Fac“, sondern eher auf einer so-
DIE ENTSCHEIDENDE ROLLE DIE BEDEUTUNG DER
Der Präsident Nicolas Sarkozy gehört genannten Grande Ecole. Markenzei-
DER HOCHSCHULE FRANZÖSISCHEN SPRACHE
zum Beispiel nicht der üblichen Elite chen fast aller Topmanager der franzö-
der Absolventen der Verwaltungshoch- Autorität und Führungsanspruch lei- sischen Großunternehmen ist ein Dip- In Paris trifft man wie in allen Metropo-
schule und Grande Ecole ENA an, Mc- tet sich in Frankreich weniger aus der lom von den Grandes Ecoles. len der Welt selbstverständlich Franzo-
Donald macht mehr Profit im Esspara- Fachkompetenz, sondern aus der Posi- Einige der führenden Hochschulen sen, die hervorragendes Englisch spre-
dies Frankreich als in jedem anderen tion, der Persönlichkeit und sehr stark sind in Frankreich die Polytechnique chen. Auch Deutsch wird übrigens oft
Land der EU und französische Groß- auch aus der Stellung der besuchten (Ingenieursschule), die Ecole Natio- gesprochen – galt Deutsch doch lange
unternehmen gehören zur internatio- Hochschule ab. nale d’Administration (ENA) (Verwal- als Elitesprache. Dennoch legen die
nalen Weltspitze, auch deswegen, weil
mehr Franzosen Englisch sprechen, als
allgemein angenommen wird.
Trotzdem kann es für den deutschen
Unternehmer nützlich sein, wenn er
das Ein-Mal-Eins des interkulturellen
Managements verinnerlicht hat und die
französische Mentalität (und vielleicht
sogar die Sprache) nicht nur kennt,
sondern auch damit umzugehen weiß.
Denn sonst können Missverständnisse
entstehen, die eine Geschäftsbeziehung
stören oder gar zum Scheitern führen.
ZENTRALISMUS À LA FRANÇAISE
Prof. Dr. Peter Forum für den Austausch mit Fachkollegen, Referenten
Bofinger
und Beratern
Universität
Würzburg Ausstellung führender Dienstleister für die Außenwirtschaft
In Zusammenarbeit mit
Partner u.a.
www.exportmanager-online.de