But of course there is still room to grow, whether with special-purpose machinery, marine equipment, drive technology, devices for food processing or precision parts for aviation and aerospace engineering. Since the 1990s many new companies have set up their regional and international headquarters here. The cluster which has emerged is based on accumulated know-how,

Machine and plant engineering are focal industries in the region today

with favourable economic policies forming a strong partner. Since 1991 around 400 business projects (with a total investment of