Green Tech Guide 2017/18

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Johann
Seitinger
Member of the Styrian
Provincial Government for
Sustainability
Siegfried
Nagl
Mayor, City of Graz
Around 300 BC, the ancient Greek philosopher and
scientific pioneer Aristotle postulated “The whole is more
than the sum of its parts”. This classic, wise posit also holds
true for the state of Styria – a leading economic hotspot
for green technologies, boasting numerous global players
specialized in sustainable energy sources, automation
solutions, combustion technologies, electronics and many
other fields.
With its one-of-a-kind Green Tech Valley,
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consisting of 200 companies and research &
development institutions, the “Green Heart” of
Austria – Styria – has become a major contributor
to the development of both market and
technology trends on a global scale.
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Furthermore, by initiating, realizing and supporting a
multitude of R&D projects, the Green Tech Valley not only
enhances Styria’s significance as a renowned stronghold
for state-of-the-art green technology, but also ensures
economic success in Austria. Therefore, the work and
vast amount of innovative solutions, products and
services generated within the Styrian green technology
conglomerate will also provide a solid basis for further
ideas and economic growth in the future.
In Graz, in particular, we sense the enormous influx into
the cities. An ever increasing number of people require
an ever increasing infrastructure - from housing and
jobs, right through to public transport. For the city
administration, this presents us with great challenges,
which we will only be able to meet with innovative and,
above all, environmentally sound ideas. To my delight, and
as the mayor it is also something I am proud of, ...
... we are blessed in our state capital with a whole host
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of creative companies, where people with potential and
vision formulate ideas about a future worthy of living, in
which we live with careful use of resources, in harmony
with nature and the environment.
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In an excellent manner, the Green Tech Cluster provides
for the necessary network mechanisms. And for this,
I would like to take this opportunity and thank you.
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