Siemens completes move to RUHRTech Campus Essen
The new headquarters of the technology group offers space for around 2,000 employees
Siemens has completed the move to its new headquarters on the RUHRTech Campus in Essen. Around 2,000 employees from the areas of building technology, energy management and digital services have moved into the new building. The campus is located in the immediate vicinity of the University of Duisburg-Essen and offers a modern working environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure.
The move to the RUHRTech Campus is part of Siemens' strategy to focus its activities in the Rhine-Ruhr region. The new headquarters offers space for around 2,000 employees and is designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
The campus offers a variety of amenities, including a fitness center, a cafeteria, and a conference center. The building is also equipped with the latest technology, including a smart building management system that optimizes energy consumption and comfort.
Siemens has invested around €150 million in the construction of the new headquarters. The move to the RUHRTech Campus is a clear commitment to the Rhine-Ruhr region and will help Siemens to strengthen its position as a leading technology company.
Statements
"The move to the RUHRTech Campus is a milestone in the history of Siemens in the Rhine-Ruhr region," said Cedrik Neike, CEO of Siemens Smart Infrastructure. "The new headquarters offers our employees a modern and inspiring working environment and will help us to further strengthen our collaboration with the University of Duisburg-Essen."
"The arrival of Siemens on the RUHRTech Campus is a great success for the entire region," said Thomas Kufen, Mayor of Essen. "Siemens is a global player and its decision to locate its headquarters in Essen is a clear sign of the attractiveness of our city."
Background information
Siemens is a global technology company that has been active in the Rhine-Ruhr region for over 100 years. The company employs around 30,000 people in the region and is one of the largest employers in North Rhine-Westphalia.
The RUHRTech Campus is a joint project of the University of Duisburg-Essen and the City of Essen. The campus is located on the site of the former Krupp steelworks and offers space for research, teaching and business.
