Dear Readers,

Companies and institutions in Hessen are actively shaping the technologies and solutions of tomorrow. From high-security biosafety labs and state-of-the-art logistics operations to high-tech linear actuator solutions and world-leading closure systems, recent developments across numerous sectors highlight how our state continues to attract investment, foster innovation, and provide the conditions for long-term growth.

We’d like to share the following updates from the first quarter of 2026:

Danish electric linear actuator specialist LINAK is building on its 35+ year presence in Germany, modernizing its site in Nidda, northeast of Frankfurt, to create modern working environments and support long-term growth in one of the company’s key European markets.

Global third-party logistics provider CEVA Logistics from France is repurposing a vacant logistics center in Lich, adding value to the region and reinforcing Hessen’s position as a central European logistics hub.

Marburg University has long been a key location for discovery and research on infectious diseases. A new high-security laboratory is expanding capacity to study highly pathogenic viruses and combat life-threatening outbreaks.

Marburg’s growing international profile was further underscored by a visit from the Swiss Consul General, who met with city, state, and business representatives at the world-renowned Behringwerke Pharma & Life Sciences Park to discuss current economic challenges and the city’s significant potential as a business and research location.

Finally, HTAI traveled to Japan and China to strengthen Hessen’s international ties, engaging with key stakeholders and more than 100 companies to position Hessen as a strategic investment location.

We hope you enjoy this latest edition and find valuable insights into the developments shaping Hessen as a dynamic hub for business, investment, and innovation. Please contact us to learn more about how your business can benefit from investing in our state.

LINAK Upgrades German Operations in Hessen

The Danish specialist for electric linear actuator solutions is modernizing its site in Nidda, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Hessen as a strategic business location.

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CEVA Logistics to Create up to 600 Jobs at Repurposed Site in Lich

The global logistics provider is repurposing an existing facility in central Hessen, bolstering the region’s position as a key logistics hub.

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New High-Security Laboratory Expands Virus Research in Marburg

The new €50 million BSL-4 facility will triple capacity for research on highly pathogenic viruses, expanding Marburg University’s vital role in combating life-threatening outbreaks.

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HTAI Promotes Hessen in Japan and China

Hessen Trade & Invest conducted FDI-Roadshows to Tokyo and Shanghai to promote the state as a strategic location for business, investment, and R&D in Europe.

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Swiss Consul General Visits Pharma Park

Marburg Demonstrates Its Strength as an Attractive Business LocationSwiss Consul General Dr. Erik Jakob visited the Pharma and Life Sciences Park in Marburg. During a joint exchange with Mayor Dr. Thomas Spies and representatives of the site as well as the state’s economic development organization Hessen Trade & Invest GmbH, the Consul General gained insight into the ideal conditions the location offers for research, development, and production.

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