SAARLAND ECONOMIC
PROMOTION CORPORATION
Welcome to Saarland – Germany’s most promising state for your investment
Saarland offers a unique location in southwest Germany bordering France and Luxembourg, and it is very close to Belgium and the Netherlands. This direct link to key European markets and economic centers and the opportunity for international collaborations can be of particular benefit to investors.
gwSaar creates the ideal conditions for the success of your investment. Tell us about your vision – and we will create customised solutions for your project in Saarland.
INVEST AND TRADE – ADVICE AND IMPLEMENTATION UNDER ONE ROOF
Saarland – international with a strong export focus
With an export rate of 45%, Saarland is one of the biggest exporters among Germany’s federal states. Saarland companies are successful on an international scale and have particularly close links with foreign markets.
Our many years of experience and our expertise in foreign trade allow us to actively help companies serve their target markets and open up new ones.
gwSaar’s broad trade portfolio offers the ideal environment to expand your international network and strengthen your ability to compete on an international scale.
Germany's Saarland
EVERYTHING WITHIN REACH IN THE HEART OF EUROPE
Saarland’s fantastic geographic location makes it a state of short distances in every direction.
Whether for your logistics or your business trips, key business centers, such as Munich, Milan, Zurich, Paris, and Amsterdam, are within easy reach of Saarland. The authorities have a positive attitude toward industrial settlements and prioritize short distances and efficient coordination. This ensures that you can quickly gain a successful foothold in the heart of Europe.
We create ideal conditions
THANKS TO OUR MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN DEVELOPING INDUSTRIAL AREAS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
The gwSaar Saarland Economic Promotion Corporation is your implementation partner. We advise and support you from the initial site selection to the construction of your dream property, including recruitment throughout the ongoing operations.
Our service
- Search for a location to meet your individual requirements
- Provision of support throughout the entire relocation process
- Help with recruitment, staff retention, and networking
Reference NOBILIA
A new production site for 1,600 kitchens/day
A new factory for nobilia, Europe’s leading kitchen manufacturer, was built at Lisdorfer Berg in Saarlouis. gwSaar supported this project right from the outset and developed the site totaling approximately 29 hectares.
Reference Vetter Pharma
Cutting-edge pharmaceuticals production with a foundation of tradition
To expand its capacity, Vetter will gradually build a state-of-the-art production facility for pharmaceutical products on a former car manufacturing site in Saarlouis, covering a total area of 39 hectares.
Reference ODDO BHF
Opening a new service and business center
The Franco-German financial group ODDO BHF has decided to open a location in the Saarland state capital Saarbrücken as part of its sustainable growth strategy for 2021. gwSaar supported the company in its search for a location and in the relocation process.
We create the ideal environment
WITH OUR INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
AND OUR EXPERTISE IN PROMOTING FOREIGN TRADE
We support and assist you on your journey to international operations – whether with opening up new foreign markets or deepening existing foreign expertise.
- Individual advice on exciting foreign markets
- Integration into our international network
- Organizing international trade fairs and business trips
Trade fairs, business trips & events
LONG-TERM THINKING
For a sustainable future
Foresight is a key part of our economic promotion, and we ensure that Saarland’s land potential is put to optimum use. We welcome both new and proven sustainable ideas for our state and we are committed to putting our resources to intelligent use. Our services include acquiring and developing built-up but also unused spaces (known as “brownfields”) for company settlements in Saarland.
