1. BUSINESS BAVARIA The Business Promotion Agency of the State of Bavaria
ISSUE 05 | 2012
WHAT'S INSIDE
5 minutes witH ...
Giovanni Marcon, Managing Director of
Caravan Specialist Knaus Tabbert GmbH
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in focus: AVIATION IN BAVARIA
Taking-off and Landing in the Free State
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BAVARIA IN YOUR BRIEFCASE
Albrecht Dürer – Nuremberg Honours
its Artistic Genius
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Munich Airport Celebrates Anniversary Flying High
On 17 May 2012, Munich Airport invites “No other airport in Germany has achieved growth Skytrax Institute awarded Munich the title of best
people to celebrate twenty years of suc- along the same proportions”, was the proud de- Central European airport. But the international
cess. Over four days, visitors, travellers claration of Airport Manager Michael Kerkloh to hub is not resting on its laurels and has ambitious
and guests will be able to enjoy the an- press representatives at the recent presentation expansion plans: by 2015 a third terminal, opera-
niversary programme including live con- of the record figures. Along with Frankfurt, Mu- ting as a satellite for Terminal 2, is due to open
certs, exhibitions and special attractions nich is among the most important international with capacity to handle an additional 11 million
for all ages. hubs for air traffic in Europe. In the summer of passengers. A third runway is also in the pipeline
Much has changed and developed over 20 years. 2011, the Bavarian metropolis was the weekly for 2016. When it comes to passenger numbers,
The number of passengers alone has increased embarkation point for 278 long distance flights Munich now takes position six within Europe -
enormously. Back in 1992, 12 million passengers to Chicago, Shanghai or Doha. In 1997, the total only London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle,
used the Franz-Josef-Strauß airport as their gate- number of intercontinental flights was a mere 79. Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Madrid can boast more
way into the big wide world – by 2011, the annu- passengers.
al passenger count had reached 38 million with Munich Airport is well liked by both airlines and
further growth anticipated! passengers. In April this year, the London-based www.munich-airport.de
siemens: Europe’s Leading Inventors Biotech Enterprise Builds
Siemens has distinguished itself – the European Patent Office (EPO) named Central Laboratory in Bavaria
the Bavarian company as Europe’s most innovative enterprise in 2011. For
Peter Löscher, Chairman of Siemens AG, the news is a validation of their Bavaria has once again proven its strong appeal to international enterprises.
strategy: “I am very proud of this result – it is a testament to the innovative The US company Myriad Genetics, the world-wide leader in the molecular dia-
strength of our employees”. World-wide, Siemens employs 27,800 people in gnostic of cancer, decided to set up its European central laboratory in Martins-
research and development in locations including the Bavarian cities of Mu- ried. The company plans to carry out validation studies with cancer centres
nich, Würzburg, Bayreuth, Erlangen, Nuremberg, Forchheim and Augsburg. all over Europe and will undertake research projects for cancer diagnostics
With its strength in innovation, Siemens is in good company in Bavaria, which with clinical partners from Bavaria. “Myriad will profit from the research en-
is at the top when comparing the EPO’s German inventor ranking. The Free vironment and the highly qualified specialists in Martinsried”, states Bavarian
State takes the lead with 7,292 registered patents, followed by Baden-Wuert- Minister of Economics, Martin Zeil.
temberg with 5,393. Last year, the EPO, who have their head office in Munich,
announced a new record of 244,000 applications, of which 14 per cent came The company, from Salt Lake City, follows Exosome Diagnostics from New
from Germany. York and Lab-PMM from San Diego as the third US enterprise to have joined
Munich’s Biotech Cluster in Martinsried within the last 15 months. With over
100 biotech enterprises, Martinsried is Germany’s leading biotechnology region.
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2. 5 MINUTES WITH ...
Giovanni Marcon,
Managing Director of Caravan Specialist Knaus Tabbert GmbH
The company’s history dates back to 1934, when the vehicle body professional, Klaus Tabbert, founded his company in the Lower Franconian town of
Schweinfurt. After having endured turbulent years, Knaus Tabbert GmbH is now among the leading European manufacturers of caravans and mobile
homes . Today, the company is based in the Lower Bavarian Jandelsbrunn, not far from the Austrian and Czech border.
Is it true that the mobile home market also be light enough to allow the towing vehicle
is generally facing a decline in demand? to use minimum fuel and cut down on emissions.
While the caravan market might be subject to a Ultimately, hybrid technology will be introduced
downward trend in the long-term, the sale of mo- into the market: energy can be obtained via recu-
bile homes is increasing steadily across Europe. peration technology, which can then be used to
Of course, there was some consumer reticence power the electric drive of the caravan and provide
following the financial crisis, but there has been support for the towing vehicle.
a turnaround - at least in Germany. Mobile home
holidays are trendy again, a fact that is underlined
by record registrations in 2011.
What technical features do your ca-
ravans offer?
Our vehicles are built with the user very much in
mind. Nevertheless, we are constantly striving for
innovations in areas such as roof ventilation and
user-friendly space solutions. Knaus Tabbert is ge-
nerally considered to be one of the most innovative
groups in the European market.
Which factors were fundamental to
your successful re-launch? If you could wave a magic wand,
Sound finances, clear brand positioning, partnering what would be the caravan of your Where was the most beautiful locati-
with retailers and acquiring expertise by hiring dreams? on you ever stayed at overnight?
specialists from within the industry. The expandable caravan – one that drives like a The Dolomites – waking up surrounded by fresh
compact delivery van, but can then open out to be mountain air and watching the morning sun climb
What do you personally find so like a spacious apartment. above the majestic peaks – simply overwhelming!
fascinating about mobile homes?
The possibility to be at one with nature and the Do the current discussions on cli-
freedom to experience a new place every day, mate change influence your product
while – at the same time – being able to always portfolio?
wake up in your own bed. That is freedom at its Yes, of course. On the one hand, caravans should
very best. offer space and strength; on the other, they should
€ 160 billion
Number
of the
Month
Quality pays: products ‘Made in Bavaria’ are bestsellers on the world second most important trade partner after the USA. Most in demand are
market. In 2011, the export total rose to a record high of almost € 160 leading technical standards, advanced system solutions and products to
billion, which is an increase of 11 per cent on the previous year. China increase the quality of life.
has increased its purchases in Bavaria by 21.5 per cent and is now the
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3. IN FOCUS: AVIATION IN BAVARIA
Taking-off and Landing in the Free State
Faster, higher, further – three words, which shape and characterise carrier such as an Airbus A340, flying into and out of Munich, would lead to
modern society. The same three words can also be used to describe the creation of more than 200 new jobs and a further 200 in the region.
Bavaria as an international hub. The development and growth of avia-
tion in the region over the last 20 years has surpassed all expectations. The airports in Nuremberg and Memmingen have also positioned themselves
Bavaria has become a springboard to the world. And even though Mu- on the market. Nuremberg guarantees the national and international connec-
nich airport is the main source of this gain, Nuremberg airport and the tion to and from Northern Bavaria and continues to be Air Berlin’s holiday
‘Allgäu Airport’ in Memmingen contribute their fair share. hub, particularly in winter. The airport also offers many flights from Northern
Bavaria to South Eastern European destinations with emphasis on Greece
“Munich Airport is Bavaria’s gateway to the world“, says Hans Peter Böhner and Turkey.
of the Bavarian State Department for Economics, Infrastructure, Transport and
Technology. The airport on the outskirts of the Bavarian metropolis focuses In Memmingen, private and local investors have turned the former military air-
on long haul flights. “Planes have base into a commercial airport.
gained enormous significance as a Allgäu Airport focuses on cheap
means of transport. Modern socie- no-frills carriers: Ryanair is thus
ty places great value on flexibility the crucial driver for growth in
and mobility – for both individuals Memmingen. By car, Allgäu Air-
and businesses”, explains Böh- port is just over an hour away
ner. With globalization and rising from Munich and Stuttgart and
fuel prices there is a clear trend offers fast, direct and convenient
towards long haul flights and flights into the wide world. Kiev,
therefore to large planes and long Stockholm, Hurghada on the Red
distances. Sea, Las Palmas on the Canary
Islands, Trapani on Sicily, Mala-
However, Munich does not just ga, Porto, London and Edinburgh
focus on long haul flights. Europe are just some of the destinations
continues to play an important which about 800,000 passengers
role – there are about 3560 flights fly to from the Allgäu every year.
to European and German desti-
nations every week. In Germany, “We are in a very comfortable
Munich betters Frankfurt when position with our three airports“,
it comes to flights within Europe. emphasizes Hans Peter Böhner.
Passengers can fly direct to approximately 30 European cities from Munich, “If the third runway at Munich airport materialises, Bavaria’s aviation infra-
which are not on the Frankfurt flight path. Examples include Cork, Ireland, structure will be prepared for the future in the best possible way”. With its
Cagliari on Sardinia and Irkutsk, Siberia. airports, Bavaria is not only a gateway to the world, but a highly popular des-
tination as well. As both a dynamic business and tourist destination, the Free
The impact of air traffic on the Bavarian economy is well illustrated by an State continues to attract more and more people each year.
arithmetic study in the ‘wirtschaft’ magazine of the Chamber of Commerce
for Munich and Upper Bavaria (IHK). Statistically, every new flight connection
corresponds to the establishment of an SME . A single additional long haul
Memmingen Airport Nuremberg Airport Munich Airport
Opening 1936 / 2004 Opening 1955 Opening 17 May 1992
Operator Allgäu Airport GmbH & Co. KG Area 519 ha Area 1618 ha
Area 144.1 ha Passengers 2011 3.96 million Passengers 2011 37.85 million
Terminals 1 Air Freight 2011 107,123 tons Air Freight 2011 303,255 tons
Passengers 2011 765,000 Aircraft movements 2011 67,717 Aircraft movements 2011 409,072
Aircraft movements 2011 8,389
www.allgaeu-airport.de www.airport-nuernberg.de/en www.munich-airport.com
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4. BAVARIA IN YOUR BRIEFCASE
Albrecht Dürer – Nuremberg Honours its Artistic Genius
With Germany’s largest Dürer exhibition for four decades, from 24 May to
2 September, the Germanic National Museum will allow visitors a deep in-
sight into the career of this important Renaissance artist. For the first time,
the roots of the master’s work will be the focus of attention in an exhibition
aptly titled “The Young Dürer”. What exactly made him the acknowledged
grand master he became during his lifetime and still is today? On about 1,300
square metres of exhibition space, the museum will present answers by
showcasing in detail, his biography, environment, the core phenomena of his
early works and his role as the archetype of a modern artist.
But that is not all: in the ‘Year of Art’, Dürer will also be remembered at other
places in Nuremberg. From the beginning of July, the Department of Culture
will literally shed light on the influence of the neighbourly relations on his
career with an open-air light presentation in the Castle Quarter. From 3 to
5 August, modern projection technology will allow the surviving mural pain-
tings of the master to be admired on the walls of the City Hall. In addition, the
newly renovated Dürer hall in the Albrecht Dürer house will open its gates on
26 July and show copies of his 20 most important paintings as a permanent
exhibition.
Germanic National Museum: http://www.gnm.de/index.php?id=384
www.jahrderkunst.de
Nuremberg and Albrecht Dürer belong together just like Mona Lisa www.duerer.nuernberg.de
and her smile. In 2012, the Franconian city has dedicated itself entirely
to the arts. It presents the life and the work of the painter and artist,
known across borders, in all its glory.
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