Case... August 2008
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Global Headquarters
Why Denmark? "Denmark is a seafaring nation with strong roots and a growing importance in commercial maritime business. VIKING is located in one of the world’s strongest maritime and offshore clusters. It is close to the Baltics where many of our customers operate. Denmark has a stable economic and political climate and a globally minded workforce many of whom have work experience from other maritime centres around the world which provides us optimal conditions for our headquarters in the global maritime industry." Kjeld Amann, CEO, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment
VIKING is a global market leader in maritime safety solutions, providing and servicing essential safety equipment for passenger and cargo ships, offshore installations, fishing vessels, yachts, and defence and fire-fighting industries.
CASE: VIKING Life-Saving Equipment
The reasons for choosing Denmark: • Local roots in the North Sea maritime business, today a growing global corporation with more than 90% of its activities outside Denmark • Advantageous location in one of the world’s strongest maritime and offshore clusters • Tradition for well educated workforce on all levels • Stable economic and political climate • An image for quality reliability and outward looking
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VIKING has through its safety solutions and knowledge been protecting and saving lives at sea for over 45 years. Headquarters are located in Esbjerg on the west coast of Denmark with over 1,100 employees worldwide. A comprehensive range of safety, rescue and protective products are manufactured in four locations: Esbjerg and Bramming in Denmark, Bergen in Norway, and Bangkok in Thailand. Our products are supported by a unique, truly global network of 40 branches and 270 certified servicing stations worldwide.
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 R&D 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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