More industries in Bremen

28 August 2025

Medium-Sized Companies in Bremen Showcasing the Full Range of the Local Economy

Medium-sized companies form the backbone of Bremen’s economy. They create jobs and produce goods that are in demand worldwide. Here is a selection of ten businesses that illustrate the diversity of Bremen’s economic landscape.

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7 August 2025

Measure, Test, Inspect – 11 Examples of Precision Engineering from 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.

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19 March 2025

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.

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6 March 2025

Nine 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.

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18 February 2025

Clockwise 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.

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5 February 2025

Our 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.

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31 January 2025

Bremen as a Street Art City: when a City becomes the Canvas

From gigantic murals to graffiti hidden in the alleyways: Bremen's street art scene is a vibrant expression of creativity and diversity. With the Street Art Cities app, anyone can now discover this world on their own - and experience the Hanseatic city from a new perspective.

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17 December 2024

The 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.

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30 October 2024

Bremen'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.

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10 September 2024

A Space for Innovations and Ideas in Bremen City

Six years ago, Arne Stehnken was still a new founder himself; today he is part of the management team at the software company syniotec in Bremen's city centre. To make the start easier for other founders, start-ups and creative people and to offer them a place to work, network and exchange ideas, he and his company have opened a creative and innovation centre - a source of inspiration for fresh ideas in the heart of Bremen´s city centre.

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2 July 2024

20 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.

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28 March 2024

Bremen 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.

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21 March 2024

Aerial photos of Bremen 2024 – Bremen from above

New perspectives on our beloved Hanseatic city – we take to the skies and show Bremen from above.

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9 January 2024

Brüning 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.

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12 October 2023

Property Market: Bremen Still Producing Solid Results

Once a year, renowned analysts collect information for the Real Estate Market Report. This is a review of the past year, combined with forecasts based on the market data available within the first six months. The 2023 report shows stable results despite the current difficult market conditions.

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16 August 2023

Working 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.

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3 August 2023

Ten 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.

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4 July 2023

10 Green Businesses in Bremen

Doing business in a sustainable, ecological way not only makes a positive contribution to the community and the environment but is also profitable. Ten Bremen companies show us what they're doing.

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12 May 2023

Hydrogen-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.

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3 March 2023

Light 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.

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24 February 2023

Bremen 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.

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12 January 2023

Where 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.

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16 November 2022

A 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.

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18 October 2022

14 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:

13 September 2022

Tradition meets innovation

The federal state of Bremen is home to approximately 676,000 people on 420 square kilometres. Almost 22,000 companies provide more than 336,000 jobs. We present the strong sectors of Bremen as a business location.

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9 August 2022

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.

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19 May 2022

Trade 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.

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4 May 2022

Gently 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.

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25 March 2022

Bremen Business Statistics 2021

Trade and industry are Bremen's economic heavyweights. This is an infographic of the sectors, revenues and products involved.

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18 March 2022

Arms 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.

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16 February 2022

11 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.

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9 February 2022

"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?

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4 August 2021

What Happens In the Supermarket at Night

This robot's job doesn't start until the last member of staff leaves the store at the end of the working day: Roaming through the shelves, he helps physical stores to compete with online retailers.

Welcome our new robotic night manager

23 July 2021

The 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.

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2 July 2021

Velo 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".

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10 June 2021

12 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.

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22 April 2021

A 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.”

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25 March 2021

How 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.

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28 January 2021

Eight 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.

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16 October 2020

Optimising the movement of 95,000 vehicles

Vehicles as far as the eye can see: Bremerhaven’s AutoTerminal is Germany’s largest automotive hub. A research project aims to make the transshipment process even more efficient.

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27 August 2020

From 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.

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21 August 2020

Every 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.

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16 July 2020

The 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?

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2 July 2020

Publicly 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.

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17 June 2020

Copper 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.

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9 June 2020

How 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.

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27 February 2020

Co-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?

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20 February 2020

The boss who moved to Bremen

The three young founders of Yurudesign have already caused quite a stir in the Turkish furniture market. Now they’ve got their sights set on Europe. To get the ball rolling, one of them has moved to Bremen – and we accompanied him during his first few days.

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16 January 2020

50 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.

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30 October 2019

Combating 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.

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30 July 2019

Autonomous driving in Bremen-Borgfeld

How do self-driving cars find their way around rural areas? A team in Bremen is using space technology to overcome this challenge for autonomous cars.

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2 July 2019

Why coworking is the new working from home

Lots of room in the heart of the city – when it comes to coworking, Spaces now rules the roost. Stefanie Lürken, Country Manager of Spaces in Germany, tells us what brings the company to Bremen, and why coworking is increasingly replacing teleworking from home.

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17 May 2019

Letters from Silicon Valley: April edition

Robots in the office and block groves in the kitchen? Our man in Silicon Valley, Tim Ole Jöhnk, has tracked down unknown shooting stars, new technologies and trends from Silicon Valley that could be exciting for Bremen companies.

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18 April 2019

Generating 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.

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11 April 2019

Effective search: intelligent search algorithms for your website

As anyone who has shopped online will know, the search function in web shops is nowhere near as good as Google search. A company from Bremen is set to change this.

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26 February 2019

Four 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 founders

20 February 2019

Bremeninvest 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.

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22 January 2019

The Speicher XI Dockland Museum

Bremen is and remains a port city. The annual figures for transshipments and number of vessels are impressive, even if the really large container vessels don’t dock here. Spreading along the Weser river, the vast docklands are now also used by companies that are not related to the maritime industries, and some areas are being converted for residential use. The Speicher XI Dockland Museum casts an eye on the developments over 130 years of harbour history to the present day.

Dockland Museum

17 January 2019

A 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.

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11 December 2018

When 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.

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