Case... August 2008
MAN Diesel A/S – Copenhagen, Frederikshavn AND Holeby
Why Denmark? Denmark is uniquely suited to our development with its strong technical and maritime traditions. This environment and the availability of skilled, internationally oriented staff are crucial factors in our development, and have resulted in MAN Diesel A/S gaining a dominant position in the world market. Denmark has always focussed on education and technologically advanced enterprises and, despite being a small country, considers the whole world as its market. This truly international spirit is of great benefit to MAN Diesel A/S, which conducts over 96% of its business with international customers. Peter Sunn Pedersen, President, MAN Diesel A/S
MAN Diesel A/S is part of the MAN Diesel Group, a leading supplier of large diesel engines for ship propulsion systems, stationary power supply and rail traction. The Group is also one of the leading suppliers of diesel power plants and turbochargers. The turnover in 2005 amounted to over 1.67 billion Euro. MAN Diesel is a subsidiary of MAN AG, Munich.
CASE: MAN Diesel A/S, COPENHAGEN HEADQUARTER
The reasons for choosing Denmark: • Highly educated workforce • Long tradition of technical know-how • Highly flexible employment system and workforce • Copenhagen Airport is an international hub and lies just 15 minutes outside the city centre
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The world of MAN Diesel A/S The marine diesel-engines developed by MAN Diesel A/S are produced globally by the world’s leading engine manufacturers and serviced by an extensive, global network.
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The company is the global market leader in its field and implements state-of-the-art technology in its products as a matter of course. MAN Diesel’s developmental milestones include the low-speed MC and ME engine series, which have been a success right from their introduction. Engines with an accumulated output of more than 150 million kW have since been ordered, making these marine engines the most successful series ever, with a global market-share exceeding 75%.
Denmark at a glance • World's Best Place to conduct business in a five year perspective (Economist Intelligence Unit 2007 & 2008) • Among top 5 on the world competitiveness overall scoreboard (IMD 2007) • No 3 in the world on flexible labour regulations (IMD 2007) • No 1 in the world on IT infrastructure according to the IDC Society Information Index 2008 • Highest worker motivation in the world (IMD 2007)
Whether your company considers to relocate, consolidate, set up new production facilities, is on the lookout for new innovation partners or other strategic business solutions in Europe, Invest in Denmark is a good place to begin. We provide customised information and services free of charge and in full confidentiality.
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