Success stories in Bremen - our references
As Bremen's inward investment agency, we are delighted to have attracted so many exciting businesses to the area, and to have supported them as they found their feet in our Hanseatic city. We will do everything in our power to make your move to Bremen a success. Whether it's looking for suitable property or land, providing advice on funding and financing, or arranging contacts in business and research.
In Bremen we offer a warm welcome to new companies. Perhaps you will find a potential partner for collaborations here? See for yourself: in our references section we have profiled a selection of companies that are new to Bremen.
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Success Stories
8 Bremen Companies involved in Mass Spectrometry
If you want to get down to the smallest building blocks of our world, you need mass spectrometers. And there are few places in the world where there is such a high concentration of specialists and manufacturing companies and suppliers in this sector as in Bremen.
Learn moreNine products from Bremen that nobody has heard of, but everyone uses
Products made in Bremen can be found in many everyday objects, and most of us are likely to come into contact with one or more on a daily basis. Read on to find out what they are.
Learn moreClockwise opens its first German location in Bremen: Flexible coworking with a regional flair
The British company Clockwise has opened its first German location in Bremen. With locations in London, Belgium, The Netherlands, and now on Martinistraße in the city center, the company follows a clear vision: to create workspaces that are flexible, welcoming, and tailored to the needs of modern professionals.
Learn moreOur 10 Most Favourite Places Last Year
Bremen has a lot to offer, whether it's sunny or rainy. Of course, you have to capture this in the form of stunning photos. Here are our very personal highlights from the past year.
Learn moreThe Polymath from Horn-Lehe
No can do? No such thing! GERADTS GMBH makes the things other companies can’t even imagine. This is why this engineering firm is so firmly rooted in major European aviation and aerospace projects, and also in a myriad of other sectors.
Learn moreBremen's Economy in Figures: 2024 Statistics
A look at the statistics on Bremen's economy in 2024 reveals: Germany's smallest federal state has a lot to offer. An overview of the industrial and service sectors with the most important current figures.
Learn more20 Years of Bremen in China
The Bremeninvest office opened its doors in Shanghai two decades ago. As the international brand of the WFB, Bremeninvest had set itself the goals of reinforcing the economic links between Bremen and China and inspiring Chinese businesses to consider relocating to Bremen. Since then, more than 150 companies have set up premises in the Hanseatic city.
Learn moreBremen is one of Germany’s leading industrial hubs
Bremen is Germany’s sixth-largest industrial hub in terms of revenue. Whether the sector is aerospace, food, automotive, shipping or steel production, Bremen has always been a major player.
Learn moreAerial photos of Bremen 2024 – Bremen from above
New perspectives on our beloved Hanseatic city – we take to the skies and show Bremen from above.
Learn moreBrüning Group: From Fischerhude to the Überseeinsel
New settlement in Bremen: for three decades, the Brüning Group had its company headquarters in Fischerhude. In the summer of 2023, the rapidly expanding company moved its head offices to the Überseeinsel in the Überseestadt (the New Harbour District) in Bremen. A modern brick-built office block with a glass facade now stands where Kellogg's once stored rice.
Learn moreWorking Together to Resolve the Skills Shortage
Many sectors are affected by the shortage of qualified employees. However, thanks to its numerous partners, Bremeninvest can offer a broad range of services and assistance to help overcome these problems.
Learn moreTen corporate headquarters in Bremen
Bremen is one of Germany's major industrial hubs, and many international companies base their headquarters and main offices in the city. Here are ten examples that may not be familiar to everyone.
Learn moreHydrogen-Powered Vehicles from Bremen – how ENGINIUS is growing in Bremen
A year ago, ENGINIUS began producing the first hydrogen truck with EU type approval in Bremen. Today, 100 employees already work at the plant. The plans are still set for growth, thanks to tailwind from Bremen and strong demand from around the world.
Learn moreLight for the Chancellor and the Sun for Bremen
Anyone flying on vacation with an Airbus will almost certainly come into contact with products from the Bremen-based aviation supplier AES Elektro/Elektronik System GmbH. But they are not only to be found in vacation planes - even German Chancellor Olaf Scholz cannot do without them.
Learn moreBremen in Demand Abroad
Around 8 million euros were invested by foreign companies in Bremen in 2022. Especially in the technology sector - as these three examples of successful settlements show.
Learn moreWhere is Bremen the Number 1?
Robot football, exports, fish fingers and sundials – here are nine examples where Bremen is often at the top of the podium.
Learn moreA blend of heritage and modernity
Old and new, work and home, culture and leisure – modern, urban living spaces are being created in Bremen on 20 hectares of the company grounds of a former cigarette and tobacco factory.
Learn more14 hidden champions from Bremen
Who are Bremen's hidden champions? Hidden champions are small and medium-sized businesses that are among the global market leaders in their niche industry; they are usually owner-managed and highly influential in shaping the market with their products – but few people have heard of them. A number of these hidden champions can be found in Bremen. They come from all areas of business, including the maritime, aerospace and digital industries. They show that Bremen is regarded as one of the most innovative locations for industry in Germany – and rightly so. The city has the highest export quota of all Germany's federal states – products that are manufactured here are in demand all over the world.
Let's take a look at 14 hidden champions from Bremen:Spare parts from the printer
The pandemic has proven it: When supply routes do not work and production facilities are at a standstill, urgently needed construction and spare parts can often be a long time coming. The Bremen-based start-up WeserCAD has developed an innovative and fast solution.
Learn moreTrade between Vietnam and Germany – Advantages and Disadvantages for Business
Turbo economy Vietnam: Hardly any other country in the world is growing so fast. Is it worthwhile for German companies to do business there? An overview of the economy and trade as well as the advantages and disadvantages of doing business in Vietnam.
Learn moreGently Eliminating Tumours
Established in Bremen with the help of WFB: The medical technology manufacturer ECO is setting up its first European branch in the Hanseatic city. Doctors can use the Chinese manufacturer's instruments to gently treat tumours, thyroid nodules or varicose veins.
Learn moreBremen Business Statistics 2021
Trade and industry are Bremen's economic heavyweights. This is an infographic of the sectors, revenues and products involved.
Learn moreArms and Legs Made to Measure
Prosthetic extremities a speciality: GehProTec, the company run by Peter Wehmeyer and Birgit Greubel, manufactures around 400 tailor-made prosthetic arms and legs per year. Patients from all over Europe come to Bremen to receive help.
Learn more11 Online Traders from Bremen that are Leaders in their Niche Market
Online trade is booming, and not only since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic. We present 11 e-commerce companies from Bremen that are market leaders in their niche areas.
Learn more"We're achieving Exceptional Growth in Bremen!"
A year ago, hsag ON relocated to Bremen. For company co-owner Matthias Schmidt, the move has paid off: more than 100 employees will soon be working in the new offices in the Tabakquartier. How did this rapid growth happen?
Learn moreThe Commercial Cargo Bike is Here to Stay
Cargo bikes are truly multitalented – they are not just appreciated by private individuals, but also those in business. Bremen is supporting the cargo bike in business and trade with a wider range of initiatives. Here is an overview.
Learn moreVelo Lab: with new premises so it can keep pace with the boom in cargo bikes
The cargo bike business is booming, as is the Bremen bike manufacturer Velo Lab. With a new production facility in the New Harbour District, and innovative bike designs, its founder Stathis Stasinopoulos is truly in tune with the times. A "test drive".
Learn more12 Medical and Biotechnology Companies in Bremen
Bremen is primarily known as an industrial city and a trading centre. However, many companies in the biotech and medical technology sector have chosen Bremen as their high-tech location. Here are ten examples.
Learn moreA Centuries-Old Connection
The Free Hanseatic City of Bremen is composed of two cities, namely the city of Bremen itself (population approx. 568,000) and the port city of Bremerhaven (population approx. 114,000). The two cities are 53 km apart, but together they comprise the German federal state that carries the official designation “Free Hanseatic City of Bremen.”
Learn moreHow Bremen's Überseestadt (New Harbour District) is growing
Bremen's Überseestadt (New Harbour District) is one of the largest urban development projects in Europe. Here is a selection of some of the large-scale construction projects that are currently in progress and will bring even more diversity to this area.
Learn moreEight spin-offs from the science sector in Bremen
How do new, innovative companies come into being? Sometimes with a start-up directly out of the university or college. Eight Bremen companies that have outgrown the nursery of science.
Learn moreFrom China to Bremen successfully with LED
David Zhou first came to Bremen seven years ago. The Corona crisis has given the lighting manufacturer undreamt-of tailwind - and virtually swept his warehouse empty. This is not the only reason why he feels right at home in Bremen.
Learn moreEvery carpet tells a story
Kathrin and Mark Patel from Bremen are among the most successful designers in their chosen field. Their carpet and wallpaper collections have received numerous awards and the two collaborate with leading manufacturers. The secret of their success? All of their work tells a story.
Learn moreThe food sector in Bremen is thriving
Experts speak of Bremen and Bremerhaven as the "food capitals of Germany", and this hardly seems an exaggeration for the second strongest manufacturing sector in the federal state. What would you like? Coffee or fish?
Learn morePublicly listed companies from Bremen
At the end of May 2020, JDE Peets followed in the footsteps of other successful businesses from Bremen and made its initial public offering. We have put together a brief introduction to exchange-traded companies from the region and their business models.
Learn moreCopper tape against coronavirus
Social distancing, masks and hygiene – a variety of different measures help to slow down the spread of coronavirus. Bremen company Statex has developed another tool to add to the armoury. Its copper tape ensures that viruses on door handles and other surfaces are deactivated faster.
Learn moreHow industry and the economy are benefiting from trade between Taiwan and Germany
Bremen and Taiwan share a long-standing friendship. The Hanseatic city has been in close contact with the Asian island for more than 30 years. New opportunities in Far Eastern markets are opening up for Bremen-based companies despite the coronavirus crisis.
Learn moreCo-working in Überseestadt
Co-working spaces are very much in vogue. Especially in large cities, more and more people are renting space in modern office communities - for hours, days or months. We take a look at the co-working spaces in Überseestadt and answer key questions: How much is the rent? What do I get in return? And of course: Where do I get my coffee?
Learn more50 years of the Bremen Fibre Institute
Fibre composites have become a permanent fixture in everyday life. The Bremen Fibre Institute (FIBRE) has been working on these materials for five decades, and has gained another strong partner this year in the form of the ECOMAT research centre.
Learn moreCombating climate change with electricity storage from Bremen
Storage batteries are an increasingly popular way of making energy generated by PV systems available around the clock. That is good for the environment and helps to keep costs down. Storage battery manufacturer Powertrust is looking to tried and trusted technology and giving it a new lease of life.
Learn moreMeasure, test, inspect – precision technology ‘made in Bremen’
Not many people could name a manufacturer of metrology and testing equipment, but without their products we would not have space probes, aircraft or medical equipment. And Bremen is home to a whole host of these specialist companies.
Learn moreGenerating your own energy transition
In 2019, many people are seeing their energy costs rising yet again. Intelligent energy solutions that use solar panels and storage batteries can save quite a bit on electricity. And ADLER Solar from Bremen know how.
Learn moreFour entrepreneurs talk about what attracted them to Bremen
A company founder lives for his or her idea – no distance is too far and no obstacle too high. Four foreign entrepreneurs in Bremen share their passion for their vision.
to the international foundersBremeninvest is highly appreciated in Turkey
Since 2011, economic relations with Turkish partners have been strengthened through the Bremeninvest office in Izmir. Kolja Umland, Project Manager for International Settlements and Erol Tüfekҫi, Director of the Bremeninvest Office in Izmir, report on the current situation.
Learn moreA successful future based on attention to detail
Orthopaedic shoe manufacturers Indorf Orthopädie-Schuhtechnik GmbH & Co. KG in Bremerhaven successfully combine traditional products and processes with the latest advances in 3D printing.
Learn moreWhen precisely isn’t quite precise enough
Extreme precision is the norm at Eickworth Modellbau. Major automotive companies and aerospace manufacturers rely on the services of this Bremen company whenever something needs to be accurate down to a hundredth of a millimetre.
Learn moreThe man with an eye for AI
Esteban Bayro-Kaiser has big plans for his start-up, WearHealth. And he has no doubt that Bremen can become a leading hub for artificial intelligence technology. But what made this globetrotter choose Bremen?
read moreThe Bremen property market is booming
Bremen is expanding. Several construction projects will reshape the city centre. The 2018 Bremen property market report – an overview of office, logistics and retail properties, and of investment market trends – confirms that the city is an attractive location for investors and developers.
Property Market ReportSafety first: sensor expertise in Bremen
We don’t normally get to see Littelfuse’s products. And yet there’s hardly any electronic device that doesn’t require components from this global market leader. The European headquarters of the US firm are located in Bremen. And they’re far more than just a sales office.
To the European headquarters“I fell in love with Bremen as soon as I saw it”
It was a cold February evening when Paramjit Kohli first came to Bremen from India – and he loved it immediately. Read on to find out why he founded a company here and what lessons he has learned over the past year.
To his storyThe capital of fish fingers
Fish fingers have been made in Bremerhaven for almost 60 years. Over this period, they have withstood all food trends and are more popular today than ever before. On average, each German consumer eats 24 of them a year. And they were probably made in Bremerhaven, the fish finger capital.
Learn moreArtificial intelligence made in Bremen
Artificial intelligence isn’t just a matter of computer programming. It’s a challenging question: how can a robot successfully deal with real, unpredictable surroundings? For 30 years, solutions to this problem have been developed at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI). This Bremen-based facility has been so successful that its employees are now founding their own company.
Learn moreTeam Beverage moves headquarters to Bremen
In April 2018, Team Beverage AG moved its headquarters from Wildeshausen in Lower Saxony to Bremen. The company provides services to the drinks industry in wholesale, retail and the catering and convenience sectors. Now, its success story is set to continue at Bremen Airport-Stadt with the relocation of its head office and 90 or so employees.
Learn moreNew life for old batteries
Batteries are indispensable in our day-to-day life. But when they run out of energy, they become an environmental challenge. As the global leader in the recycling of household batteries, Bremerhaven-based company Redux GmbH is ready to take on this challenge. What’s more, the firm has now developed a method to deal with lithium-ion batteries.
Learn moreRecycling containers that stand out from the crowd
Whenever you need to dispose of old clothes, shoes or electronic waste, you will often throw them into a recycling container. Most people have no idea that a large number of these containers are made by Bremen-based company JO-BA, which has established itself as a brand across Europe. Now the company has its sights set on greater sustainability.
Learn moreHow five women made their careers in Bremen
Wind energy, geophysics, translation, design and communication – we portray five diverse women, who have successful careers and shared their fascinating stories with us. What is their industry and working life like? What motivates them? Why Bremen?
Learn moreA Bremen-based SME is bringing excellent sound and picture quality to mega-yachts
Bremen-based company Home & Marine works in a sector that generates huge interest, but is often shrouded in secrecy – it builds complex entertainment systems for mega-yachts. The company is reluctant to speak about customers and orders, but since it was founded just over 25 years ago, Home & Marine has worked on more than 100 yachts.
Learn moreDEME: Using Bremen as a base to focus on offshore projects
GeoSea, a subsidiary of the Belgian DEME group, is helping to construct of some of the largest offshore wind farms in the German North Sea – and in Bremen, the company has found the ideal location to carry out its work.
Learn moreLeela Cotton – sustained success through sustainability
Environmentally friendly manufacturing and ethical standards are the principles on which the fair trade clothing sector is based. Leela Cotton, a successful German-Turkish textile company, produces clothes for children and adults that are not only stylish, but also make a positive contribution to the environment in the way they are manufactured.
Learn moreAlfaNet: The Bremen-based company that brings Taiwanese display screens to Europe
Weatherproof displays for transport services, and screens that don’t produce glare in bright sunlight – these are just some of the devices provided by AlfaNet Computer und Electronic Handels GmbH, a Bremen-based company founded nearly 25 years ago by Thomas Lie.
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