Key Competitive Attractions
Solingen is located in the northern part of the Bergisches Land region in North Rhine-Westphalia, south of the Ruhr area, and has a population of about 161,000.
Also named the "City of Blades", Solingen is best known for the manufacturing of knives, razors, swords and scissors. About 90% of all knives produced in Germany are manufactured in Solingen.
Wilkinson Sword Germany is located here, as are a vast amount of German blade manufacturing companies such as DOVO Solingen, J.A. Henckels, Eickhorn-Solingen, Wusthof, Boker and many more. In addition, Solingen is also home to numerous automotive suppliers such as Kronprinz AG.
Solingen is the only city in the world whose name is protected by general trademark legislation and a specific law, the Solingen Decree.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
Solingen Economic Development's services for businesses include:
- Support with local administration and authorisation issues
- Relocation management
- Advice in dealing with workforce issues and the creation of new jobs
- Assistance in funding matters; information about local funding possibilities.
