Commerce in Rhede
The little city of Rhede with it´s 19,000 inhabitants lies on the border between Muensterland and Niederrhein or, (as the Rhede locals like to say) between Holland and the Ruhr district. Rhede has excellent traffic routes. The federal highway A3 is just as quickly accessible as the A31, A43 as well as the A1. Those travelling by train, can reach Rhede through the train stations of the nearby cities Bocholt and Borken. The Duesseldorf and Muenster/Osnabrueck airports can be reached within an hour by car, Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam is approximately 2 hours drive.
Economically and geographically, Rhede´s location offers special advantages through its direct proximity to the neighboring country, the Netherlands, as well as to the Rhine and Ruhr population centers.
The textile crisis in the middle of the 1980´s hit Rhede completely unprepared and cost more than 800 jobs. But at the same time it was a chance for Rhede to free itself from the monostructure. New industrial parks were established and urban advancement programs brought in new dynamics, which more than compensated of the job losses of the textile crisis. The number of employees paying into the social security system developed from 2.857 in the year 1984 to 4.650; corresponding to an increase of 62 %.
The sales tax assessment rate is at 403 %, rent prices approx. 5 euro per square meter.
Industry-mix
The economic structure in the city Rhede, after the fall of the textile industry, is characterized by a strong industry diversification which guarantees a stable economic basis. Substantial economic sectors are mechanical engineering and metal construction, wood and plastics processing, electronics, cable production, textile processing, sweet goods production, construction industry as well as in the tertiary sector of trade and other services.
Hand in hand - Moving forward together
The most important partner of the city of Rhede within the economic sector is the Traffic and Advertising Association. 200 members from commerce, gastronomy, handcraft, service and industry work together to strenghthen Rhede´s economy. Two local financial institutions support the workforce, while the city of Rhede contributes with considerable subsidies in personnel expenditure.
Educational provisions: Rhede itself has 3 primary schools, 2 high schools and a secondary school. In the nearby cities of Bocholt and Borken, 6 high Schools complete the educational oppertunities. A vocational school and school of music, which are managed together with the cities Bocholt and Isselburg, are popular educational facilities since years.
The University of applied sciences, Gelsenkirchen has a campus located between Bocholt and Rhede, and offers courses in electronics, mechanical engineering and economics. It represents an big advantage for the city of Rhede. The University contributes, among other things, through internships, practical semesters and dissertations in strengthening the competitive edge of the local companies and to promoting an innovative climate.
Commercial Property
A foresighted commercial property provision is a prerequisite for economic growth. The city of Rhede offers a wide range of commercial properties at affordable prices. Naturally the creation of residential property goes hand in hand with the designation of new commercial properties. The continuous population increase in Rhede is a sure sign that both living and working conditions are very favorable.
The Institution of Economic Promotion (WFG) has supported the economic development of the district of Borken for more than 35 years.
Members are the district of Borken as well as 16 cities and communities in the area of the district. In the intersection between trade and administration, the WFG assists residents and interested companies and supports thier interests. The WFG offers following services:
- Creation consultation
- Consultation in business matters
- Innovation consultation
- Commercial information about the district of Borken
Furthermore, the WFG initiates, organises and administrates projects between German and Dutch companies and institutions to develop innovative strategies and new technologies.
For further information about commerce and businesses in the area:
WFG für den Kreis Borken mbH
Bahnhofstraße 93
D-48683 Ahaus
Telephone: +49 (2561) 979 99-0
Telefax: +49 (02561) 979 99-99
E-Mail: info
wfg-borken.de
Internet: www.wfg-borken.de
For further information about commerce and businesses in Rhede:
Stadt Rhede
Wirtschaftsförderung
Herr Werner Dowe
Rathausplatz 9
D-46414 Rhede
Telephone: +49 (2872) 930-205
Telefax: +49 (2872) 930-49 205
E-Mail: w.dowerhede.de
Internet: www.rhede.de
