Germany has a central location in the European market with a high density of industry and an attractive end consumer market geared to quality and sustainability.

German Chemical Parks have a highly developed infrastructure tailored to the needs of the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. This includes, inter alia, specialised production facilities, energy and water supply as well as logistics and transport services. Synergy effects are created by different chemical and pharmaceutical companies locating there which cuts costs, increases efficiency and drives forward innovation.

The bottom line is that Chemical Parks enable investors to focus entirely on production. Pharmaceutical and chemical companies located in Chemical Parks need fewer staff due to the wide range of services offered by Chemical Park operators. This is an additional competitive advantage. The start-up of production plants is made easier and faster by the know-how of Chemical Park operators and their contacts with public authorities, allowing companies to launch their products quickly and efficiently on nearby European markets.

Another major success factor in Germany consists of the dual vocational training system and the structures for the training of non-academic specialists. This makes us the envy of many foreign partners and contributes to the availability of a highly skilled workforce in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.

Germany’s research landscape is unique worldwide for both basic and applied research. Company-specific research and development is a particularly strong feature of the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, which is reflected in a high level of R&D spending. Small and medium-sized enterprises and large companies alike can profit from the research expertise and the modern infrastructure of university and non-university institutes. Foreign companies also have access to these excellent research and development infrastructure.

Furthermore, it is worth noting that there are several chemical clusters in Germany. They achieve synergy effects and promote the exchange of knowledge and technologies in specific subject areas, resulting in benefits for companies from close cooperation inside the clusters.

The German Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry is a global pioneer in sustainable production methods and in the development of environmentally sound products. Huge investments are being made in innovative technologies and business models for the circular economy and resource conservation. Sustainable factors such as energy utilisation through heat integration and energy recovery are greatly important for Chemical Parks in Germany as integrated sites (known as “Verbundstandorte”) and help reduce operating costs.