EUROPEAN BUSINESS

Growth despite the recession. It’s every business owner’s wish, but a technology company that moved to Avantis in 2008 has seen that wish come true. The border location gives it an address in both the Netherlands and Germany. That double address for a single building – one address in Aachen (Germany) and the other in Heerlen (The Netherlands) – means it can present itself as both a German and a Dutch company, giving it major practical benefits.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge gives you a head start. Your company wants to be among the best in the world. In that case, direct access to the world’s best research and educational institutions is a must. Avantis is situated right in an area with a number of top universities. This is a dynamic region that aims to stay ahead by continuing to develop. By locating your company within this vibrant and innovative environment, you will benefit from all the knowledge available there.

LABOUR MARKET

Recruiting staff in both the Netherlands and Germany is not a problem. That’s the experience of a technology company specialising in solar power. Avantis’s border location gives your company access to the labour markets of both countries. The individual employee’s contract depends on the country where he or she lives, thus removing any barrier to working “abroad”. Companies often find it difficult to recruit qualified staff. Knowing that the people they need are readily available right across the border makes the situation even more aggravating.

SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Constructing an energy-saving neighbourhood and producing solar cells are just two examples of how Avantis European Science & Business Park is preparing for a sustainable future. Sustainability is becoming ever more important. Make your contribution to building a sustainable society by locating your company at Avantis European Science & Business Park.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

“There is no region as successful as this one. There’s been a smooth transfer of technology from research to business here.” These were the comments of the former economics minister of North- Rhine Westphalia, Christa Thoben, concerning the number of participants in the “Objective 2 Programme”, set up to encourage cooperation between research and business. The programme is funded by the German federal state of North Rhine- Westphalia and the European Union.

AMBITION

Zhengrong Shi, Bill Gates, and Richard Branson have shown that they have vision – and the ambition to make that vision reality. People like them have set an example for Avantis – they have shown that nothing is impossible.

INFRASTRUCTURE

The location is excellent, and so are connections to the road network. Avantis European Science & Business Park is located centrally between Aachen and Heerlen, both of which are easy to reach. To get to Avantis, you don’t need to worry about traffic jams or to drive across town to get to your place of work.

SUCCESS

“This is a fantastic, undiscovered top location within the Netherlands. It has a high-tech orientation, with numerous educational institutions nearby, and above all space. We’ve already reserved the space we need to expand.”

Founder of Solland Solar Cells BV

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