Yaskawa 2.0 - Final.cdr
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POMURJETHIS IS WHY
CITY OF
MURSKA SOBOTA
MURATHE MAGNIFICENT
RIVER THAT HAS SHAPED THELANDSCAPE OF THE REGION, IT’S NAMEAND THE CHARACTER OF ITS PEOPLE.
IN THREE WORDSthat represent the soul of our region,history, culture, people and future.
POMURJE
HONORDEVOTIONAMBITION
THIS IS
MURSKA SOBOTA
ALEKSANDER JEVŠEK Ph.D.THE MAYOR OF MURSKA SOBOTA
A FOREWORD OF
For centuries Pomurje was aclosed end of empires and countries.Today it evolves as a new crossroadof regions, nations and ideas.We do not want to be an under developedperiphery but a prosperous, growingsociety in the heart of Europe. Withpicturesque landscape, vivid cultureand open-minded people, we knowwe have what it takes to build agreat recipe for future and lastingsuccess of society, economy and people.
YES, WE WANT TOCHANGE THE COURSEOF HISTORY.
Decades ago it was love that broughtme here. Together with my wife we havecreated a home for us and our family here.I was not born here. I have chosen Pomurjeas my home. And it was a decision I willnever regret.
I am confident that if you followmy example and choose Pomurje as asite for new Yaskawa investment, youtoo will not regret this decision.
THAT IS WHY WE ARE SODETERMINED AND STUBBORNIN OUR ATTEMPT TO BRINGYASKAWA INTO POMURJE.
Ever since we have decided to invite youinto our region, we have connectedourselves around this ambition. A smallcity and a small region in small Sloveniahave the ambition to bring a world-classcorporation here. Together with you wewant to change the features of Pomurje asa region of innovations, creativity andsustainable undertakings. We want youhere and we know that when you come,you will stay for good.
That is why I must say:
THANK YOU, YASKAWA!
For inspiring us, for connecting us aroundcommon objective and for encouragingus to make the investment features ofour region even better. Step by step.Even if we do not succeed in our ambition,we already know that Pomurje is nowbetter prepared to attract new investors.
At any moment I am at your service.Together with local economy, cityinstitutions and with assitance of Sloveniangovernment, we look forward to formthe best custom made approach forsuccessful Yaskawa in Pomurje. When youwill get to know us, you will know thatwe are a reliable partner. We deliverwhat we promise.
ALL THE BEST!
Developing our potentialsto serve the welfare of all.
OUR CLAIM
THIS IS WHYPOMURJE
People
1Crossroads
English and German widely spoken. Great working habits and excellent skills. From engineer to metal casting worker our skilled workforce remains No. 1 reason to invest in Pomurje.
With open character Pomurje uses it’s genuine location on the crossroads of 4 countries for a strong cross-border impact. Invest in Pomurje and be easily present on 4 different markets and use advantages of most propulsive economies in Central Europe.
Ambition Location
Our ambition is to rapidly modernise our economy and to gather new investments. With persistance and determination we want to prove that Pomurje is the best location for new Yaskawa investment. We dare to compete.
Easily accessible by cars & trucks, train or via several international airports or Adriatic harbors all in the radius of 250 km.
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Land Together
Together with local economy we assured that
2the 37.000 m of land plots are available to Yaskawa for free, if construction arrangement is made with local contractors.
We have a strong culture of mutual co-operation. We know that together we are stronger and that the sum of us is greater than just an equation of all single parts. We offer ambitious and partner-oriented business and innovation environment in a connected community.Willing and experienced in working side by side.
Facts Innovation
As under developed region Pomurje can offer special regional incentives granted by special development law and wide opportunities for effective use of EU development funds for your investment, jobs and innovations.
We are an innovation driven society. The mindset of our young people is designed with ambition, curiosity and creativity. With strong co-operation with universities and research institutes wewant to enhance their possibilities to bring their ideas into reality.
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TAILOR MADE
FOCUSED ON FINEST DETAILSTO SUIT YOUR BEST EXPECTATIONS
Pomurje was always proud on its craftmanship and sense of details, mastered in many industries. From excellent suits to construction equipment, vehicles or mineral water, products and services in Pomurje tend toward the highest quality standards.
We are prepared to form the best tailor made approach to Yaskawa with combining local and national incentives that will grant the best investment environment.
POMURJE& SLOVENIAIN BRIEF
A fruitful, growing region with the new selfesteem. Hard working, honest and friendly people are the soul of the land, captured between the curves of Mura river.
Mura gives the character to the region. With its massive strenght flowing through the beautiful Pannonian landscape. An inspiration to the poets and identification to the people.
Tradition and affirmative culture of the region are strong pillars of tommorow. Pomurje has the ambition to grow. To become the fastest, yet sustainable growing region in Slovenia.
POMURJE
MURSKA SOBOTA
Murska Sobota
Pomurje regionSloveniaEuropean Union
Europe in world Slovenia in Europe Pomurje in Slovenia
21.337 km
122.068
19.65591,3
of fertile land
pairs ofhard-workinghands
people livein Murska Sobota
north-eastSlovenia
people persquare km
SLOVENIA 2.063.077residents in Slovenia
(July 2015)
220.273 kmtotal area (km²)
36 bn €Slovenian GDP
(July 2015, STAT.si)
18.093 €GDP per capita
(2014, STAT.si)
3,0%real annual growth of GDP
(2014, OECD)
76,5%of exports in GDP
(2014, OECD)
130.000companies and enterpreuners
(2014)
93%of companies have investedin previous year
1.522 €is avarage gross salary
42,5%of taxes on average worker
9,7%unemployment
(2014, OECD)(2014, OECD)(September 2015, STAT.si)
50.000animal species
13,6%risk of poverty
80 yrslife expectancy
(2014)
European Unionmember state
(since May 1st 2004)
Euro (€)official currency
(since January 1st 2007)
2,9infant mortality
60%of country’s surfacecovered with forests
3 climate areasMediterranean, Alpine andContinental Climate
80%of households haveaccess to internet
(2013, OECD)
50%of people live in urban areas
(2014)
9.343.574of over-night tourists
(Total in 2014)
Ljubljanacapital, 277.000 residents
Slovenia is a central European country, neighbouring Austria to the north, Italy to the west, Hungary to east and Croatia to the south. It lays on V and X trans-european corridors, easily accessible and connected in all directions by highways, railways, ports and air connections.
Pomurje is a region in north-east Slovenia, surrounded by Austria to the north-west, Hungary to east and Croatia to the south.
On the crossroads of four nations and several cultural influences people in the region developed rich cultural heritage that evolves into open character of the region.
Geographically it is a part of Pannonian basin and is known as largest, most fertile agricultural region in Slovenia. With wide fields, wine growing hills and rich resources of thermal water Pomurje has a lot of future potentials in farming, tourism, culture and growing small and medium entreprises.
Murska Sobota is a historical political, cultural and economic centre of the region. Today Murska Sobota connects the region in new ambitions to build a stronger economy and sustainable society that provides welfare to all the people while protecting natural values for further generations.
POMURJE,CENTEREDIN THE HEARTOF EUROPE
Stockholm
Kopenhagen
WarsawB̧erlin
Prague
BratislavaMunich
Rome
Vienna
Budapest
Zagreb
Ljubljana
Sarajevo
Tirana
PodgoricaPristina Sofia
Bucharest
Kiev
Minsk
MoscowRiga
Vilnius
Skopje
Athens
Damascus Baghdad
Ankara
Yerevan
Tbilisi
Beirut
Nicosia
Istanbul
Belgrade
Bern
Lisbon
Madrid
Rabat
Algiers
Paris
London
Dublin
Bruxelles Cologne
Mlada Boleslav
Graz
RibnicaNovo mesto
Gyor
Esztergom
Amsterdam
BOLD VISION FORSUSTAINABLE FUTUREAND WELFARE OFTHE SOCIETY
A sustainable region for the future, providing welfare to the society by developing the potentials in agriculture, tourism and advance technologies. The pillars of high quality of life.
This vision of the region grows on strong and rich culture (heritage, beliefs, character of people), natural resources (fertile soil, picturesque landscape, thermal water), know-how (knowledge, skills and result oriented mindset) and openness (tolerant nature, crossroads of nations and regions, interconnectivity and fast access to major European transport corridors).
READYFOR YASKAWA
READYFOR YASKAWA
Together we can deliver and create the best conditions for Yaskawa investment into new production site. Presenting competitive conditions for new investment, landplot ready for construction in max. 6 months, innovative environment, skilled workforce, good connections with the world and safe, friendly society. That is why everything grows in Pomurje.
Competitive FDI& developmentincentives, fullregional support.
READY TOCOMPETE
Equipped, readyto build landplots,available to Yaskawafor free.
READY TOBUILD
Innovation drivenbusinesses andstrong automotiveindustry.
READY TOCREATE
Creative & innovativeenvironment andR+D active community.
READY TOINNOVATE
Skilled, educatedand multilingualworkforce.
READY TOWORK
Internationalinterconnectivityand logistics.
READY TOCONNECT
Open-mindedculture, safeand connectedcommunity.
READY TOLIVE
READYTO COMPETE
Full support for foreign direct investments:
ź Information on legislation, taxes and incentives.ź Information on industrial sites and local suppliers.ź Links with industry and local authorities.ź Full settlement support for foreign investors from decision making
to the final of implementation.ź Support and direct negotiations with the Ministry of economic
development and technology.ź Incentives for foreign investors up to 50% of investment costs.ź Aftercare services and full assistance in all stages of investment and
business of Yaskawa in the region.
Pomurje Development Law grants:
ź Stimulation of regional competitiveness.ź Incentives for new employments.ź Tax incentives for investments.
Competitive FDI& developmentincentives.
As under developed region Pomurje benefits from special development law focusing on measures to strenghten regional competiveness.
READY TOCOMPETE
ź Eligible: companies registered in the region.
ź Incentive: direct incentives for investments up to the max. state aid or max. 500.000 €.
ź Own funds: min. 25% of the investment costs.
ź Available in 2016 and 2017.
STIMULATION OFCOMPETITIVENESS
STIMULATION OFEMPLOYMENT
TAX INCENTIVESFOR INVESTMENTS
OTHERINCENTIVES
ź Eligible: companies registered in the region.
ź Case 1: employing of persons, unemployed at least 6 months, for 1 year.
ź Decrease of the corporate tax base for 70% of gross wages costs, up to max. state aid.
ź Case 2: employing of persons, unemployed at least 6 months, for 2 years.
ź Reimbursement of social security costs which are paid by the employer.
ź Eligible: companies registered in the region.
ź Incentive: decrease of corporate tax rate for 70% of the investment costs into equipment and non-material assets up to the max. state aid.
ź Own funds min. 25 % of the investment costs.
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ź Co-financing grant scheme for foreign investors in Slovenia (in 2016).
ź Incentives of the Ministry of economic development and technology (available yearly).
ź EU programmes.
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WE WORKTOGETHER
Local, regional and governmental institutions are working together to attract new foreign direct investments and to meet criteria for Yaskawa investment in Pomurje.
We organised a special task force to coordinate all neccessary activities to bring Yaskawa to Murska Sobota, combined from local community, regional economy, development agency, University of Maribor and governmental institutions.
Localincentives,urban planning,central co-ordination.
Regional DevelopmentFunding, EU funds,support to regionalinvestments.
Research& Development,Technology Expertsand Engineers.
Variety oflocal servicesand products,healthy businessenvironment.
Coordinationof GovernmentalIncentives andsupport for FDI.
FDI incentivesand tailor-madeprograms.
RegionalDevelopmentAgency
Universityof Maribor
Local &RegionalEconomy Ministry
of Economy
FDIInstitution
Municipalityof MurskaSobota
READYTO CREATE
14,3%
Hard-working& innovative culturein export orientedeconomy.
(2013) (2013)
74,7%exports in GDP
68,7%imports in GDP
24,7%of foreign directinvestments in GDP
of GDP of Sloveneinvestments abroad
106,7index of industrial production
(september 2015 in comparison to2010 year average)
(2013)(2013)
READY TOCREATE
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%
EXPORTS IN GDP
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Krka
Pharmaceutics Gorenje
Domestic Appliances
Lek
PharmaceuticsRevoz
AutomotiveSIJ
Steelworks
Impol
Kolektor
Automotive
BSH
Domestic Appliances
Hidria
Automotive
Aluminium
AMONG TOP 9NATIONAL EXPORTERSTHERE ARE 5 AUTOMOTIVECOMPANIES OR MAJORSUPPLIERS TO AUTOMOTIVEINDUSTRY.
FOREIGNINVESTMENTSIN POMURJE
Pomurje aims to develop its industry. In its vision sustainable agricultural character of the region is combined with tourism focused on thermal water, resorts and wide recreation, hiking, biking and other sport or leisure activities.
With strong segment of mostly family owned small and medium entreprises Pomurje seeks to strenghten the foreign direct investments in the region. It is recognised as one of Top 10 locations for FDI among south European regions.
With investors like Yaskawa Pomurje aims to build a future focus on high-tech, giving the region a new, prosperous character. Pomurje wants to become a knowledge and innovation based society aligned with the most technologically advanced regions in the neighbourhood.
(2010 - 2014)
+74,7%number offoreign companies
+84,9%number of employeesin foreign companies
+75,4%turnover ofFDIs
(2010 - 2014)(2010 - 2014)
STRONG AUTOMOTIVEINDUSTRY IN SLOVENIAAND IN THE REGION.
59companies
20.300employees
3,7 bn€ revenue
21%of all exports
TOMOS
TCG Unitech
Cimos
MLM
Domel
Kolektor Group
Renault Revoz
LTH Castings
Hidria
TAM Durabus
Daihen Varstroj
UNIOR
Mahle Letrika
Akrapovič
MLM
EMO Orodjarna
GermanyAustria
FranceUSA
Italy
Spain Turkey Romania
Croatia
MexicoHungary
Key Products Winning Brands§ Mechanical and electronic components for engines.
§ Seats and seat components.§ Steering system components.§ Tooling for automotive industry.§ Manufacturing of spot welding
equipment.§ Drivetrain components.§ Components and materials for interior
furnishing.§ Other systems and components.
Akrapovic is well-known producer of car and motorcycle exhaust systems. Voted as a 2015 Sport Auto Best Brand Akrapovic has loyal costumers among major sportscar makers as well as motocycling enthusiasts.
TWINGOFOR FOURIn Revoz, Renault’sproduction facility inSlovenia, new Twingo andSmart ForFour are beingproduced. Revoz is oftenrewarded as the mostefficient production siteamong factories inRenault Nissan Alliance.
Hidria
§ Powertrain solutions.§ Electrical motors.§ Mechatronics.§ Alu die castings.§ Axial & radial fans. Johnson Controls
§ Seats.§ Seat parts.§ Seat frames.
Adria Mobil
§ Coachworks.§ Mobile homes.§ Trailers.§ Semi-trailers.
Agis
§ Breaking systems.§ Breaking parts.
GKN Driveline
§ Ball bearings.§ Needle bearings.§ Roller bearings.
Grammer
§ Seats.§ Seat frames.§ Seat parts.
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRYIN SLOVENIA
Hella Saturnus
§ Electronic equipment.§ Electric equipment.§ Lights.
Odelo
§ Rear LED lights.§ Rear lights. Kolektor
§ Commutators.§ Electronics & drives.§ Components.§ Industrial technology.§ Automation.
Carthago
§ Mobile homes.
Mahle Letrika
§ Engine rotary electrics.§ Electric drive systems.§ Mechatronics.
LTH Castings
§ Transmissions.§ Engines.§ Components.
LEADERAkrapovic exhaust systemsare an essential part ofdriving success in motoGP,Formula 1 and LeMans.Slovenian knowledge,innovation and ingenuinityproven on all racing tracksby teams like Yamaha withValentino Rossi and JorgeLorenzo, Audi Sport,BMW Motorsport andAston Martin Racing.
Magna Group is a leading global automotive supplier with 285 manufacturing operations and 83 product development, engineering and sales centres in 29 countries and over 125.000 employees. In Graz, Austria, just 86 kilometers away, Magna has a complete vehicle enginnering and assembly operation facility with more than 12.500 employees. In Graz, several premium models are being produced. The diverse customer base includes Audi, BMW, Brilliance, Chery Group, Daimler, Dongfeng Group, FAW Group, Fiat Chrysler Group, Ford, General Motors, Geely/Volvo Group, Honda, Hyundai, IVECO, Lamborghini, Mahindra, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Opel, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Porsche, Qoros, Renault-Nissan, Rolls Royce, SAIC, SCANIA, Smart, Suzuki, Tata and Toyota.
MAGNA
§ Just 86 km from Murska Sobota Magna is one of the largest global automotive suppliers.
§ In Graz, Magna Steyr operates with 12.500 employees.
§ From complete vehicle development to conctract manufacturing and production of fuel systems Magna Steyr is the strongest pillar of regional automotive industry.
BIG TIMEBUSESTAM Durabus is a newlyestablished producer of busesin Slovenia. Besides city andtourist buses the companyis well known for airport buses.This foreign direct investmentwas attracted mainly becauseof skilled, experienced anddevoted work force.
SUPPORTIVEINDUSTRY INREGION AND INSLOVENIA
§ Slovenian industry is largely focused on processing metals, aluminium and tools.
§ There are many possible sub-contractors to investors like Yaskawa in field of metal casting, foundries, electronics and machining.
§ We can provide a detail list of possible partners and help you to establish long lasting partnerships.
MLM
UNIOR
CIMOS
SIJ
TITAN
ISKRAISD
KOLEKTOR
HIDRIA
LETRIKA
CINKARNACELJE
ŠTORESTEEL KOVIS
AKRAPOVIČFOUNDRY
TALUM
IMPOL
STARKOM
DAIHENfoundryand auto.parts
tools andmetalcasting
parts andmetalcasting
steel andmetalcasting
foundry
parts andtools
parts andtools
parts andtools
electro-motors
zincproducts
steelproducts
foundry
titanfoundry
aluminiumcasting
aluminiumcasting
parts andtools
weldingand cuttingequipment
§ Pomurje is already a home of many successful small and medium enterprises.
§ In Mura Textile Factory high quality suits are made also for premium brands like Hugo Boss and Escada.
§ In Murska Sobota tights, hosiery and lingerie of a global market leading brand Wolford are made.
§ Daihen Varstroj is a pioneering Japanese investment in Pomurje.
§ Ocean Orchids produces a variety of orchids using thermal water.
§ Panvita Group is one of the largest food supplier in the country with wide line of products from fruit, vegetable and meat.
SUCCESSFULPOMURJE
TIME TOBUILDPomgrad is the biggestSlovenian construction company.Based in Murska Sobota. Pomgradhas a variety of references in builtinfrastructure and residential,public and industrial buildings.Among those a new Faculty ofChemistry and Faculty ofInformation Sciences ofUniversity in Ljubljana.
READYTO BUILD
Available infrastructure:ź electricity,ź water,ź sewage and purifying ,ź access communications,ź optical cable connection,ź gas.
We offer the landfor Yaskawa new factoryfor free.
238.252 mof land prepared for youinvestment in Murska Sobota
20,00 €/mlandplots for free uponconstruction arrangementwith local contractor.
3-6 monthsof administrative proceduresto start the construction.
Together with local economy we understand the meaning of good incentives in order to attract new investors in the region. The city of Murska Sobota is thankful to Pomgrad Group, one of the leading construction companies in Slovenia, that provides the land for possible Yaskawa investment for free upon construction arrangement. The land consists of two landplots together forming a building plot of 38.252 m².
The landplots are completely equipped with all utility infrastructure such as electricity, water, sewage and purifying, road system access, optical cable connection and natural gas.
READY TOBUILD
46.668949, 16.181775
Check out the location:
46°40'08.2"N16°10'54.4"E
In Google Maps, type:
Murska Sobota
Available plots:
ź K1: 18.839 m²ź K2: 19.413 m²
In co-operation with local economy we offer these land plots to Yaskawa for free.
READYTO WORK
Foreign investorsin Slovenia oftenpraise the quality,skills and devotionof our workers.
17.950students graduatesin college
18.400university graduates
59.922university studentsin two major universities
17.000students in technologyoriented universityin Maribor
3.615graduates in field oftechnology studies,construction andengineering.
7.314university professorsand lecturers of twomajor universities
READY TOWORK
(2013)
(2013)
economics welding mechanicalengineering
informationsciences
mechatronics robotics
SPECIALTIESOF OUR UNIVERSITIESAND EDUCATIONSYSTEM
215.000
Maribor University
Graz University
Zagreb University
Ljubljana University
Vienna University
Budapest University
universities and students
17.000
32.500
72.500
43.000
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Number ofstudents
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215.000students in 4 majoruniversities within300 km
8 studentsper teachers ratioassures great learningand research conditions
6 universitiesin the reach of 300 km
Number ofteachers
Studentsper teacher
Number ofstudents
Number ofgraduates
10.722students insecondary technologyschools in Slovenia.
Technician skills
Mechanichal Engineering and Metal Castings
Metallurgy
Electrical Engineering and Energetics (combined studies)
Electrical Engineering
Energetics
Telecommunications
IT
Production and Maintanance of Vehicles
Production and Maintanance of Agricultural Machinery
1480
3758
18
1498
273
700
178
593
2071
153
Science, math, IT
Information Sciences
Technics, manufacturing technologies, construction
Technics
Production and processing technologies
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590
3479
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10.722
8.062
8.062graduates in higherlevel of technology orientedstudies in Slovenia.
(2011, STAT.si)
(2013, STAT.si)technology oriented secondary schools in Slovenia
graduates of technology studies in Slovenia
127secondary schoolsin Slovenia
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Slovenia
Hungary
20%English
18%German
27%English
15%German
33%English
19%German
26%English
22%German
Czech Rep. PolandSlovakia59%English
42%German
67%
Among Top 3countries in Europe intwo foreign language skills.
of people in Slovenia speakat least 2 foreign languages
(Eurobarometer: Europeans and their languages, 2012)
READYTO INNOVATE
Slovenia is the mostR&D oriented countryin the region andamong most innovationactive countries inEurope.
2,39%of R&D in GDP
(2014)
46,5%of industrial companiesare innovation active
(2010 - 2012)
43%of public investmentin wholesale R&D
(2014)
0,29%of R&D / GDP inpublic sector
(2014)
0,29%of R&D / GDP inhigher education
(2014)
1,85%of R&D / GDP inbusiness sector
(2014)
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TOUCHTHE SKYPipistrel is a leading globalmanufacturer of lightweightaircrafts with numerous innovationin propulsion and lightweightbody materials. Awarded byNASA and holder of 10 worldflying records, Pipister presentsone of the peaks of Slovenianknowledge and innovation.
ź Technology Park Pomurje
ź University in Maribor
(with strong technological studies in automation, mechatronics,
robotics, IT, mechanical engineering, business, energy and social
sciences)
ź Institute of Robotics in Maribor
ź Graz University and Faculty of Natural Sciences
ź several other univeristies and R&D centres like
University of Ljubljana, Jožef Stefan Institute, Chemichal
Institute Ljubljana etc.
Innovation institutionsin the region and Slovenia
The competition in robot mobility on University in Maribor.
University of Maribor provides several excellent studies and research programs in robotics and other technologies.
The City of Murska Sobota has formed a strategic co-operation with University in Maribor in order to strenghten the impact of education and research in Pomurje region. With the agreement between the city and the university, the parties have agreed to co-operate in creating sustainable urban and social development of the city and the region. Furthermore, University in Maribor will provide expert support in development of strategic and innovative solutions for the city in the region for them to effectively fulfill the regional potentials.
This co-operation initially started in order to strenghten the attractiveness of Pomurje for foreign direct investments. Among other it opens a wide potentials for successful use of development funds from European Union.
University of Maribor has developed studies in various fields and sciences. It has 17 faculties a nd numerous scientific and research institutes.
Faculty forEconomics and Business
Faculty forMechanical Engeenering
Faculty forElectrical Engineeringand Computer Sciences
Faculty for Chemistryand Chemical Engineering
Faculty for NaturalSciences and Mathematics
Faculty for CivilEngineering, Transporationand Architecture
Partnership with Maribor University
GAMECHANGERQuadrofoil, an electricwatercraft with innovativeC-foils and unique steeringsystem was rewarded as topSlovenian innovation anda game-changing watercraftin the entire industry.
Slovenia has a strong SME innovation environment. As a country we are ranked high among successful crowdfunding projects (i.e. Kickstarter) and ranked well in the field of filled patents. Here are some of these innovations:
ź Talking TomWorld famous game app.
ź Goat MugInnovative coffee mug.
ź Trobla Tok-TokWooden amplifier for iphones.
ź FlyKly Smart WheelElectric engine for bicycles.
INNOVATIVE SPIRIT
PIONNERSOF POMURJEPeter Podlunšek is anaerobatics pilot that reachesthe top positions in Red BullAir Racing. Born and raisedin Pomurje, Peter is one ofthe best ambassadors ofPomurje in the world.
READYTO CONNECT
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Accessible in all connections via road transporation.
284 km
4 countrieson the crossroads
9 airportswithin 250 km
62 kmto the nearest airportto the Port of Koper
2 kmto railway
4 kmto highway
Main railway corridorspassing through Slovenia.
Waterway Connections fromAtlantic and Indian Ocean.
Port of Koper is the best connectionbetween Central & Eastern Europeand Asian Markets.
EUROPEOPENPort of Koper is a perfectconnection to central andeastern Europe. With growingthroughput on 12 terminalsKoper is increasingly becomingthe most important Europeangate for Asian economies.
Sevilla
Madrid
Valencia
Barcelona
LyonTorino
Milano
Munich
Frankfurt
Budapest
Brno
Vienna Bratislava
Katowice
Warsaw
Gdansk
Riga
Kaunas
Koper
MurskaSobota
PORT OFKOPER ONEUROPEANCORRIDORS
Graz
Baltic - Adriatic Corridor
Mediterranean Corridor
Phyrn Connection to Germany
Port ofKoper
285 kmDirect Highway Connection
19 milliontonnes of throughput
(2014)
+5%increase of throughput
(2013 - 2014)
TEU 674.000containers throughput
+15%increase of vehiclethroughput
+16%increase of containerthroughput
Weeklyconnection to Asian Ports
(2015)(2013 - 2014)(2013 - 2014)
MurskaSobota369 km
Direct Railway Connection
Throughput
(2014)
(2014)
North - Adriatic Ports
Venice 456.068
476.507
Rijeka 149.838
Trieste
Maritime container throughput in TEU
Ravenna 222.548
Koper 674.029
READYTO LIVE
POMURJE ISA PLACE TO STAY.
Pomurje is a great place to live.Friendly culture, high quality of life,good services and magnificent nature.We cannot put this in figures andsheets, but we are sure: once you comeand experience it, you will know that
YASKAWAWE CAN SEE
IN POMURJE
COME AND SEE
We are looking forward to your visitto Pomurje. We will take you to the landplotsfor your greenfield investment. Togetherwe will talk to state officials to form asuitable custom made arrangements. Lastbut not least we will spend some time ina vivid and picturesque landscape tastingpremium wines and delicious local specialties.
THIS IS WHYEVERYTHING GROWS INPOMURJE
CONTACT
CITY OF MURSKA SOBOTAMAYOR’S OFFICE
+386 2 525 16 11
Foreign InvestorsOne Stop Shop:
www.investpomurje.eu
POMURJETHIS IS WHY
A PRESENTATIONOF POMURJE REGIONTO YASKAWA CORPORATION
DECEMBER 2015
CITY OF
MURSKA SOBOTA
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