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Aalen – Economical Centre of Eastern-Württemberg

Aalen is the economical centre of Eastern-Württemberg and with more than 28,000 registered employees, the city boasts the largest workforce of the region. Today’s economical structure is still dominated by the industrial sector, in particular the metal processing industries. Modern technology and high-quality mechanical engineering have replaced the iron mining and smelting of times past. The optical industry, paper, and fabric manufacturing are also important supporting columns of a diverse economic structure. This also includes up and coming high-tech businesses. The service industries, especially those provided to the production industry, have gained weight in recent years.

The city of Aalen and the region of Eastern-Württemberg – the so called area of talents and patents – find themselves today in a dynamic and future-focused developmental process. Growth-oriented industries find outstanding conditions in Aalen as a business friendly city. Spacious industrial areas in excellent locations pave the way for progressive business setups. The broad minded feeling towards large investments, and the city’s comprehensive economical support, will ensure rapid realization of investment projects.

Aalen City Council - Marktplatz 30 - 73430 Aalen - Germany
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