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Companies from all over the world choose the metropolitan region for their operations to enter, grow or expand within the European market, get access to highly qualified talent and be a connected international community. We operate worldwide and are here for your guidance through starting your business in the heart of Germany. Success made in Frankfurt RheinMain - following companies have established a footprint in the region with our help.
China | Electrical Engineering & Industrial Automation
Hongfa Europe GmbH
Maintal Branch
Xiamen Hongfa Electroacustic Co. Ltd (HONGFA) was founded in 1984 and specializes in switches, electrical devices and automation technology. Today, Hongfa is the world market leader in the production of relays. The company has more than 30 subsidiaries worldwide and is represented in more than 120 countries and regions. Manufacturers of household appliances, machine builders and the automotive industry use Hongfa relays in their products.
In 2003, Hongfa Europe GmbH was founded in Maintal near Frankfurt am Main as the European sales headquarters. The company has grown considerably in Frankfurt RheinMain and today employs around 120 people in Maintal. In 2025, the company opened its first European production facility, also in Maintal. Hongfa now also produces in Europe on 1800 square meters in the Dörnigheim industrial estate.
“Hongfa has decided to further expand its location in Frankfurt RheinMain because we are convinced of the strong industry, well-trained specialists and innovation in Germany.”
Jiaqiang Chen
CEO of Hongfa Europe
USA | Biotech & Life Sciences
Smithers Medical
Device Testing
Branch in Neu-Isenburg
Smithers chose Frankfurt RheinMain as a business location because the region is a well-known centre for the development of pharmaceutical products. The central location on the European mainland and the short distance to Frankfurt Airport were also important to the US company.
Smithers was founded in 1925 in Akron, Ohio. Today, the company is a multinational provider of medical device testing, consulting, information and compliance services with more than 1,000 employees worldwide. Smithers Medical Device Testing Division supports pharmaceutical product manufacturers with feasibility studies and technical verification through testing services. The Neu-Isenburg branch expands the range of services offered by the existing laboratories in Akron, Ohio (USA) and Shawbury (UK). Smithers chose Frankfurt RheinMain as a business location because the region is a well-known centre for the development of pharmaceutical products. The central location on the European mainland and the short distance to Frankfurt Airport were also important to the US company. This enables Smithers to transport customer samples quickly and conveniently and to visit customers regularly.
“Frankfurt offers a unique combination of geographic accessibility, industry presence, and regulatory alignment that supports our continued growth in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors. Establishing a laboratory here strengthens our ability to serve clients across Europe with greater efficiency and responsiveness. This investment reflects our long-term commitment to providing expert testing services where and when our clients need them.”
Michael Hochschwender
Chief Executive Officer, Smithers Medical Device Testing
Korea | Automotive
Nexen Tire
Europe S.R.O
Kelkheim Branch
The European branch and Technical Center of the Korean tire manufacturer Nexen Tire has been based in Kelkheim since 2018. 90 people work on the premises split between a R&D Center, where tires are developed for the European market, and Sales & Marketing operations.
Nexen Tire Corporation (NEXEN) is a publicly traded manufacturer of automotive tires headquartered in Yangsan, South Korea. The company employs 7000 people worldwide and exports its tires to over 120 countries. By 2025, the company aims to become a top 10 player in the global tire industry - with targeted annual sales of two to three billion US dollars. In 2014, FRM GmbH supported the company in finding a suitable site for its planned Nexen Tire EuropeTechnical Center. Today, there are 30 researchers and developers working in the Technical Center in the commercial district of Kelkheim-Münster. The building also houses the sales and marketing teams. NEXEN’s biggest success to date is manufacturing tires for the Porsche Panamera. Its next goal: boosting brand awareness. To this end, NEXENnot only extended the sponsoring contract it has had with Eintracht Frankfurt since 2012 but expanded it as well.
“We value FrankfurtRheinMain as an excellent investment location. Highly qualified staff, first-rate infrastructure as well as close proximity to our customers and production in Eastern Europe provide optimal conditions for growth. FRM has been accompanying the construction of our Europe Technology Center project in Kelkheim by establishing useful contacts with relevant government authorities and networking with the local economy.”
Hee-Jong Lee
Chief of Europe Technology Center
Nexen Tire Corporation
France | Security Service
Vitaprotech
Group
Rüsselsheim Branch
Two subsidiaries of the group—SORHEA GmbH and TIL TECHNOLOGIES GmbH—have settled in Rüsselsheim. According to the company, the opening of SORHEA GmbH is a first step in the internationalization of the VITAPROTECH Group in the DACH region. FRM GmbH supported the company throughout the entire expansion process. The experts of the international location marketing company coordinated the real estate selection process and established contact with suitable service providers.
VITAPROTECH-Group is the leading French provider of premium perimeter security solutions for industrial sites and critical infrastructure. The company was founded in 2014 and counts such prominent organizations as the airport operator Aéroports de Paris, Sanofi, Airbus, Total, PSA, Nestlé, Lidl, the French rail company SNCF, and the French Ministry of Justice among its client roster. Two subsidiaries of the group—SORHEA GmbH and TIL TECHNOLOGIES GmbH—have settled in Rüsselsheim. According to the company, the opening of SORHEA GmbH is a first step in the internationalization of the VITAPROTECH Group in the DACH region. FRM GmbH supported the company throughout the entire expansion process. The experts of the international location marketing company coordinated the real estate selection process and established contact with suitable service providers.
"The cooperation with FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH has proven to be very useful for us in planning and realizing our expansion goal into Frankfurt RheinMain region. The quality of the support and contacts provided by FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH enabled us to quickly find suitable office space. To date, we have established two new offices in Rüsselsheim and are planning another one in the near future. Close cooperation is still actively ensured today and we would like to thank them for their qualitative support."
Patrick Bachelart
TIL TECHNOLOGIES GmbH
UK | Support Services
Homeserve
Frankfurt Branch
HomeServe PLC enters 2022 the German market with the establishment of a craft group for plumbing, heating and air conditioning (SHK) and opens its German headquarters in Frankfurt am Main to ensure good accessibility and short distances to the individual group members.
HomeServe PLC is a trade services company founded in the UK over 25 years ago by Richard Harpin. Since then, HomeServe has developed into a leading international, innovative service provider focused on plumbing, heating and air conditioning. Currently, more than 7,000 employees work for HomeServe worldwide, serving 8 million customers. The company entered the German market in 2022, adding to its roster of international locations in the USA, France, Spain, Belgium, Portugal and Japan. The company invests in owner-managed businesses in the sanitary, heating and air conditioning sectors that are looking for a business successor. In return, HomeServe supports the businesses in recruiting personnel, negotiating purchasing conditions, marketing, and developing services and processes.
"We chose Frankfurt as our location because of its central location. We can be reached perfectly from all the trades in our HomeServe Group. Frankfurt RheinMain GmbH supported us both in our search for a location and established contact with regional service partners."
Thomas Rebel
Managing Director, HomeServe Germany
Ireland | ICT & Logistics
ATC Computer Transport
& Logistics GmbH
Mörfelden-Walldorf Branch
ATC Computer transport and Logistics opened a branch in Frankfurt, starting with a team of just 2 people to 28 currently with a live recruitment drive underway through the support of apprenticeship schemes.
ATC Computer Transport & Logistics The Irish specialist for logistics and technical services has been a part of the Frankfurt RheinMain international business community since 2017. The company, which was founded in Dublin in 1979, helps technology companies and cloud service providers transport their IT resources to any European destination and install them safely and securely. ATC started in Germany as a “mini GmbH” with two employees in Mörfelden-Walldorf. Since then, the Irish SME has grown at the location to 30 employees, and the “mini GmbH” has turned into the company’s continental European headquarters. In total, ATC employs 118 people across 7 European countries.
"FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH has been instrumental in connecting us with local business and regional governments. Their wealth of connections with education and training bodies has been of specific interest to us as we grow our apprenticeships. We are grateful for the connections and practical support FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH provides to support business services and recruitment in Frankfurt region.”
Dr. Keith Young
Managing Director, ATC
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