Bielefeld and surroundings › Business Location
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Founded in the 13th century as a market town,
Bielefeld has developed into the economic centre of East
Westphalia Lippe, one of the fastest-growing economic regions in
Germany.
With foundations in linen weaving, which was to dominate for centuries,
Bielefeld today is a
future-oriented location attracting new business with a high quality of life.
A wide variety of industries and world-renowned brands
Bielefeld’s present economic character is shaped by a wide range of businesses, predominantly
featuring industries such as mechanical engineering, printing and paper, and
food and consumables. Many companies and well-known brands like Oetker,
Seidensticker, Dürkopp, Gildemeister, Schüco, Goldbeck, Böllhoff, JAB Anstoetz
and Alcina have contributed to the high international profile of products “Made
in
Bielefeld”.
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Innovation
and New technologies
Locating in
Bielefeld? Attractive
conditions for business start-ups and young entrepreneurs working in new
technologies and service industries are provided by the Bielefeld Technology
Centre, the
Technology
Park and The
Gründerzentrum Bielefeld. In close co-operation with transfer institutes at
Bielefeld
University, colleges and other
establishments, and with an economic development policy supporting medium-sized
enterprises, the town of
Bielefeld
has established a climate conducive to innovation and new business ventures
which has spread into the region.
