How much of what’s inside a Daimler vehicle these days originates in Thuringia?
“Nearly half of all Mercedes-Benz cars are Thuringian at heart, since our four-cylinder engines are found in almost every model of car from compact to premium class. Of course we’re extremely proud to have begun supplying an engine to AMG this year – that’s the ultimate
accolade for an automotive engine manufacturer!”
What does Thuringia have that other commercial and industrial centers don’t?
“The combination of good infrastructure and exceptional support from public-sector partners makes Thuringia a very solid location in any case, but what really makes it stand out from the rest is the people. They’re so committed, never settle for anything less than top quality and totally identify with the company. That’s what makes every day at MDC Power a special one
for me.”
MDC Power was ‘Factory of the Year’ last year. What’s your recipe for success?
“In a word: concentration. We aim to eliminate everything that is superfluous. For example, you won’t find an administration buildin anywhere. All the offices have been integrated in the factory buildings so that we’re all ‘under one roof’. The fact that we hardly ever use email shows that everyone is on an equal footing. We prefer face-to-face communication instead.”
