Key Sectors
Energy and Environment
The region of Cottbus has for years been inseparably linked with energy and the environment. These subjects form the focal point of production, research and development in the area. Industry and science show outstanding performances in the fields of energy resources, energy management and energy technology when compared with achievements in Germany as a whole.
The identification of the people with this sector of industry is illustrated not least in the mission statement of both the region and the city: “Innovative energy region Lusatia- Spreewald” ... because “Cottbus has energy”. In addition to the global player Vattenfall Europe Mining & Generation AG a host of small and medium-sized companies in this sector work in and around Cottbus, for example German Solar AG, Borngräber Solartechnik, Warmepumpen GmbH, Vestas and envia Mitteldeutsche Energie AG. With large-scale projects in renaturation, urban redevelopment, renewable resources and alternative energy production Lusatia has bcome an innovative “real-life” laboratory in Germany’s east.
Traffic Engineering
Covering everything from engine technology to aerospace there are 150 companies in Berlin-Brandenburg alone working in this fi eld. Th e BTU plays a key role here as well. Th e university’s Institutes for Traffi c Engineering are sought after co-operation partners.
Well-known companies such as Airbus SAS, BMW Group, Rolls Royce Deutschland, MTU München, Siemens-KWU, VW and INTIER Automotive (a subsidiary of the Canadian Magna Group) are already benefiting from these connections and from all the infrastructural advantages the city has to offer. The Deutsche Bahn AG operates one of its largest vehicle maintenance centres, the Fahrzeuginstandhaltungs GmbH, in Cottbus.
Media/Information and Ccommunication Technology
The city’s telecommunications network is one of the most modern in Europe and is a signature item in this key sector. In Cottbus many companies that define the structure and provide services for the information and communication sector have set up operations, becoming real guarantors of growth. In particular software production companies and various service centres have discovered the potential Cottbus has to offer. The main arguments in favour of setting up a business in Cottbus are the research capabilities of the BTU Cottbus (research focus “multimedia technologies and types of co-operation”), excellently trained IT specialists and the direct access for penetrating eastern European markets. Last but not least, the setting up of the “Cottbus IT Symposium” network has established an ideal structural framework for economic success in this sector. Arvato direct services Cottbus GmbH, Walther services GmbH, Topas GBS Datentechnik, Mycom AG, CNS Consulting and PC Soft GmbH are just a few examples of innovative companies in this sector.
Food Industry
Cottbus provides the best conditions for the development of the food industry. The Cottbus region’s proximity to the metropolitan areas of Berlin, Dresden and Leipzig means there are major markets virtually at the doorstep (they are also ideal test markets for new products). At the same time the region boasts a highly efficient farming industry. The handfull of products from the Spreewald that are well known throughout the country attest to the strengths of this sector. A whole host of service companies (e.g., packaging and logistics centres) has naturally located here. Obst und Gemüseverarbeitung Spreewaldkonserve, Golßen (»Spreewaldhof«), Spreeback GmbH, Kunella Feinkost GmbH, Spreewald Rabe, Gläserne Molkerei are just a few examples of companies in the region.
Metal Working
The steel and metal industries have traditionally been Key Sectors in Germany and that still rings true for the capital region; this sector of industry is among the top job providers where some of the most turnover is achieved. Cottbus provides export- oriented sectors close proximity to the eastern European markets and embodies “Made in Germany” as well. The EU expansion has made this possible. The Cottbus region is a lucrative production location for this sector. The supply of parts and components can create interesting synergies that guarantee the competitiveness of products with their fi nal assembly in Cottbus.
Medical Technology
The Carl-Thiem-Klinikum (CTK) has been awarded the status of teaching hospital by the Charité Hospital in Berlin and is Brandenburg’s largest hospital. Carl Thiem hailed from Cottbus and is considered one of the founders of trauma surgery in Germany. In keeping with the tradition of the hospital’s founder the hospital considers itself a partner and service provider for the citizens and medical professionals in the area, providing both in-patient and non-hospital treatment. In all its activities the hospital focuses on the human aspects of its patients and employees. The Sana Cardiology Centre, a hospital specialising in heart diseases, is located nearby and works very closely with CTK. It is no wonder that both the business and the scientific community have come together to establish the BioMeg Network (biomedecial equipment) to advance the research, development, production and marketing of innovative solutions in the biomedical sector.
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