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Kassel companies and industry focus

More than 30,000 companies in the city and district of Kassel stand for a dynamic local economy. In our Top 50 list of the most important regional companies are in particular the sectors Automotive, mobility, mechanical engineering, environment, energy and defense strongly represented. Companies benefit from the central location, the exemplary infrastructure and the Knowledge transfer with research institutes and the University of Kassel.

Corporates, SMEs and hidden champions

The most prominent and largest employers in the region are Volkswagen AG, which operates Europe's largest integrated logistics unit in Baunatal, SMA Solar Technology AG, the world market leader in photovoltaic inverters, K+S AG, which has been rooted in the region since 1856, and Daimler AG, which produces axles for the global market in Kassel. Together they employ tens of thousands of people.

The Majority of all employees however, works for the strong medium-sized companiesservice providers and companies in the region. These include innovation, technology and global market leaders as well as a considerable number of so-called hidden champions. They all make the Kassel region an innovative, dynamic and creative business location with long-term prospects.

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The most important companies and employers in the Kassel economic region

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The Kassel economic region is characterized by a Great variety of major companies and employers that play an important role both regionally and internationally.

In addition to globally active corporations, Kassel's economic profile is characterized by numerous medium-sized companies and technology leaders. These are often in forward-looking sectors such as the mobility industry, IT, environmental and energy technology, transport technology and the defense industry active.

This spectrum is complemented by specialized craft businesses and innovative start-upswhose commitment contributes significantly to the dynamism and innovative strength of the region. Together, these companies create attractive jobs and promote innovation through their Networking regional cooperation and competitiveness.

Successful knowledge transfer and thriving start-up scene

In the Kassel region, the University of Kassel is a leading player in the education and research landscape. Departments such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science and engineering emphasize the focus on STEM fields. The close Cooperation between university, research institutions and industry brings advantages for all involved. UniKasselTransfer supports the initiation of collaborations and contacts in the business world. Institutions such as the Science Park Kassel and the FiDT Technology and Start-up Center promote business start-ups and innovations, while research institutes such as the Fraunhofer IEE and companies such as Volkswagen, Daimler and SMA drive knowledge transfer.

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Research location Kassel region

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Start-up scene in Kassel

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Discover industrial estates in the Kassel region

Industrial estates there really are quite a few in the Kassel region. To give you a Overview we have summarized and highlighted the most important locations for you. Key data such as standard land values, image impressions and geographical location provide an excellent overview for the decision to relocate or to choose Kassel as a new place to work.

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Work and career in the Kassel region
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