A total of 40 companies invested around 460 million euros this year and made commitments to create more than 1,800 jobs. It was encouraging that no significant relocation or expansion projects were scrapped by investors or lost in response to the pandemic. “Thuringia has held its own against international competition, even in an adverse environment,” stated Andreas Krey, Chairman of the LEG Board. “Key locational advantages that often tilted the scales in our favor include Thuringia’s unique prime location, the deep technological expertise of local companies and research institutes, and not least the high quality of life, which is becoming increasingly important amid a skilled labor shortage.” Companies come to Thuringia from various regions of the world, including the United States, China, Japan, France and Italy. “The projects were situated in innovative industries, including automotive and electromobility, medical devices, semiconductors, optics and sensors,” said Dr. Arnulf Wulff, Senior Vice President and Department Head in charge of attracting new business and marketing Thuringia for LEG. “The pandemic did not stop us from maintaining our high service quality and even improving it by expanding our digital services to better serve our customers and reach out personally whenever possible!” (hw)
