Münsterland as a business location

Numerous family-run companies in Münsterland not only offer you a job, but also a piece of home with reliability, a down-to-earth attitude and a lot of heart. Embedded in the characteristic landscape of the Münsterland, people here appreciate the quality of life in the alternation between city and countryside and the individuality and security of their workplace.

Strong middle class

The region has a lot going for it: rapid economic growth, strong industry, the lowest unemployment rate in North Rhine-Westphalia for years and an above-average per capita income compared to the rest of NRW - these are the hallmarks of Münsterland as a business location. Medium-sized companies in particular have their home in this often underestimated economic region. Nowhere else in NRW do more people work in medium-sized companies, which offer an impressive variety of sectors and innovative spirit and are orientated towards long-term values and goals. As an economic engine, SMEs consistently drive the region and have already produced numerous world market leaders. Münsterland is also one of the leading equestrian regions in Germany.

If you would like to find out more about Münsterland, you can find facts and figures on economic structure, demographics and the labour market here. Or take a direct look at exciting companies and top employers in our region. The many bright minds in Münsterland produce many innovations that make the region a region with a future.

Data, facts, numbers Figures, data, facts about the Münsterland
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Find out more about the labour market, population figures and the economic structure in Münsterland. There are bound to be a few surprises ...
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Innovations Innovations in the Münsterland
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Change, redesign, progress: topics that are of enormous importance in Münsterland. Find out more about the innovative Münsterland here.
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Münsterland horse region Forestry inspector with the wild horses
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The distinctive horse industry makes the Münsterland a unique region in Germany.
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Our companies

In Münsterland, it's not big names that count, but what you do - and how you do it. We know that work done with heart and soul and commitment is more fun. We know that not only the bosses, but every employee has many good ideas - and would like to hear them. We know that appreciation, reliability and family-friendliness are top priorities.

We know how change works

Münsterland has mastered the change from an important centre of the textile industry to a well-positioned economic area. We have countless ideas on how our strong agriculture can continue to develop in a way that is fit for the future. We see the opportunities offered by digitalisation and are working full of creativity to use it to develop new business areas, improve work processes and benefit ourselves.

Find out more about the top performance of companies in the Münsterland region, world market leaders and hidden champions: