Key Competitive Attractions
Paderborn is a medium-sized city in North Rhine-Westphalia with about 144,000 inhabitants, 10% of which are students at Paderborn University. In addition, about 10,000 members of the British Armed Forces still live in Paderborn.
As the headquarters of the former Nixdorf Computer AG, which was acquired by Siemens and known as Siemens Nixdorf for about a decade, there is a strong tradition of ICT and computer manufacturing companies in Paderborn, with Siemens retaining a considerable presence. Other key sectors include automotive, engineering and business machine production. Paderborn is also home of the Paderborner beer brewery, part of the Warsteiner group.
The Paderborn Lippstadt Airport connects Paderborn to the bigger German airports and offers flights to many locations in Europe.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
WFG Paderborn is offering a number of services to investors, including:
- Location management
- Help with company formation and relocation
- Connection with local entrepreneurs and potential business contacts
- Assistance in finding business premises
- Information about funding
