Economic development

• The adaptation processes completed in recent years have resulted in a sustainable modernization of industry in Neukölln.  In many cases, manufacturing spaces have been converted into sites for logistics and production-related services.
• After 15 years of intense structural transformation, Neukölln has become a modern, innovative and competitive location for successful companies in the areas of manufacturing, crafts and trades, and services.  In recent years, many companies with globally leading products have established operations here.
• Traditional sectors like the electrical industry, vehicle technology, mechanical engineering, control systems, food and beverage, and the chemical-pharmaceutical industry are also represented here by companies like Biotronik, Philip Morris, Berliner Glas, Med Pharma, Ferak, Kraft Foods, Deutsche Extrakt Kaffee, PUK-Werke, Braun Melsungen, Viessmann Werke and many more.
• The district's new image emphasizes dynamic opportunities for growth, economically favorable conditions for establishing a business – such as the rent charged for commercial spaces, the availability of such space and the creative potential for entrepreneurs.
• Furthermore, businesses in Neukölln are increasingly exploiting opportunities for cooperation and networking with other businesses in the area.  The resulting partnerships and communities help to strengthen the competitiveness of the district's economy.