Economy in Heidelberg

Many factors combine perfectly in Heidelberg: it is the center of the flourishing metropolitan Rhine-Neckar region, has an unparalleled standard of living and a successful symbiosis of science and economy. Lamy writing implements are cult items from Tokyo to New York. HeidelbergCement, ABB Stotz, Henkel are well-known global players. SAP and SAS Institute figure among the giants of information technology. The most significant scientific publishing houses, such as Springer and Spektrum der Wissenschaft, have settled here. The ProMinent Group is an international leader in hydro-technology, Geuder AG produces precision instruments for ophthalmic surgery and the SRH Group is a leading service provider in the field of health, rehabilitation and vocational training. WILD produces the world’s most popular children’s fruit drink, “Capri Sun”. With more than 60 companies, the Heidelberg Technology Park is one of the most important European centers of life sciences. It is these future technologies which make Heidelberg one of the most attractive economic locations in the Republic.