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POMURJETHIS IS WHY

CITY OF

MURSKA SOBOTA

MURATHE MAGNIFICENT

RIVER THAT HAS SHAPED THELANDSCAPE OF THE REGION, IT’S NAMEAND THE CHARACTER OF ITS PEOPLE.

IN THREE WORDSthat represent the soul of our region,history, culture, people and future.

POMURJE

HONORDEVOTIONAMBITION

THIS IS

MURSKA SOBOTA

ALEKSANDER JEVŠEK Ph.D.THE MAYOR OF MURSKA SOBOTA

A FOREWORD OF

For centuries Pomurje was aclosed end of empires and countries.Today it evolves as a new crossroadof regions, nations and ideas.We do not want to be an under developedperiphery but a prosperous, growingsociety in the heart of Europe. Withpicturesque landscape, vivid cultureand open-minded people, we knowwe have what it takes to build agreat recipe for future and lastingsuccess of society, economy and people.

YES, WE WANT TOCHANGE THE COURSEOF HISTORY.

Decades ago it was love that broughtme here. Together with my wife we havecreated a home for us and our family here.I was not born here. I have chosen Pomurjeas my home. And it was a decision I willnever regret.

I am confident that if you followmy example and choose Pomurje as asite for new Yaskawa investment, youtoo will not regret this decision.

THAT IS WHY WE ARE SODETERMINED AND STUBBORNIN OUR ATTEMPT TO BRINGYASKAWA INTO POMURJE.

Ever since we have decided to invite youinto our region, we have connectedourselves around this ambition. A smallcity and a small region in small Sloveniahave the ambition to bring a world-classcorporation here. Together with you wewant to change the features of Pomurje asa region of innovations, creativity andsustainable undertakings. We want youhere and we know that when you come,you will stay for good.

That is why I must say:

THANK YOU, YASKAWA!

For inspiring us, for connecting us aroundcommon objective and for encouragingus to make the investment features ofour region even better. Step by step.Even if we do not succeed in our ambition,we already know that Pomurje is nowbetter prepared to attract new investors.

At any moment I am at your service.Together with local economy, cityinstitutions and with assitance of Sloveniangovernment, we look forward to formthe best custom made approach forsuccessful Yaskawa in Pomurje. When youwill get to know us, you will know thatwe are a reliable partner. We deliverwhat we promise.

ALL THE BEST!

Developing our potentialsto serve the welfare of all.

OUR CLAIM

THIS IS WHYPOMURJE

People

1Crossroads

English and German widely spoken. Great working habits and excellent skills. From engineer to metal casting worker our skilled workforce remains No. 1 reason to invest in Pomurje.

With open character Pomurje uses it’s genuine location on the crossroads of 4 countries for a strong cross-border impact. Invest in Pomurje and be easily present on 4 different markets and use advantages of most propulsive economies in Central Europe.

Ambition Location

Our ambition is to rapidly modernise our economy and to gather new investments. With persistance and determination we want to prove that Pomurje is the best location for new Yaskawa investment. We dare to compete.

Easily accessible by cars & trucks, train or via several international airports or Adriatic harbors all in the radius of 250 km.

2 3 4

Land Together

Together with local economy we assured that

2the 37.000 m of land plots are available to Yaskawa for free, if construction arrangement is made with local contractors.

We have a strong culture of mutual co-operation. We know that together we are stronger and that the sum of us is greater than just an equation of all single parts. We offer ambitious and partner-oriented business and innovation environment in a connected community.Willing and experienced in working side by side.

Facts Innovation

As under developed region Pomurje can offer special regional incentives granted by special development law and wide opportunities for effective use of EU development funds for your investment, jobs and innovations.

We are an innovation driven society. The mindset of our young people is designed with ambition, curiosity and creativity. With strong co-operation with universities and research institutes wewant to enhance their possibilities to bring their ideas into reality.

5 6 7 8

TAILOR MADE

FOCUSED ON FINEST DETAILSTO SUIT YOUR BEST EXPECTATIONS

Pomurje was always proud on its craftmanship and sense of details, mastered in many industries. From excellent suits to construction equipment, vehicles or mineral water, products and services in Pomurje tend toward the highest quality standards.

We are prepared to form the best tailor made approach to Yaskawa with combining local and national incentives that will grant the best investment environment.

POMURJE& SLOVENIAIN BRIEF

A fruitful, growing region with the new selfesteem. Hard working, honest and friendly people are the soul of the land, captured between the curves of Mura river.

Mura gives the character to the region. With its massive strenght flowing through the beautiful Pannonian landscape. An inspiration to the poets and identification to the people.

Tradition and affirmative culture of the region are strong pillars of tommorow. Pomurje has the ambition to grow. To become the fastest, yet sustainable growing region in Slovenia.

POMURJE

MURSKA SOBOTA

Murska Sobota

Pomurje regionSloveniaEuropean Union

Europe in world Slovenia in Europe Pomurje in Slovenia

21.337 km

122.068

19.65591,3

of fertile land

pairs ofhard-workinghands

people livein Murska Sobota

north-eastSlovenia

people persquare km

SLOVENIA 2.063.077residents in Slovenia

(July 2015)

220.273 kmtotal area (km²)

36 bn €Slovenian GDP

(July 2015, STAT.si)

18.093 €GDP per capita

(2014, STAT.si)

3,0%real annual growth of GDP

(2014, OECD)

76,5%of exports in GDP

(2014, OECD)

130.000companies and enterpreuners

(2014)

93%of companies have investedin previous year

1.522 €is avarage gross salary

42,5%of taxes on average worker

9,7%unemployment

(2014, OECD)(2014, OECD)(September 2015, STAT.si)

50.000animal species

13,6%risk of poverty

80 yrslife expectancy

(2014)

European Unionmember state

(since May 1st 2004)

Euro (€)official currency

(since January 1st 2007)

2,9infant mortality

60%of country’s surfacecovered with forests

3 climate areasMediterranean, Alpine andContinental Climate

80%of households haveaccess to internet

(2013, OECD)

50%of people live in urban areas

(2014)

9.343.574of over-night tourists

(Total in 2014)

Ljubljanacapital, 277.000 residents

Slovenia is a central European country, neighbouring Austria to the north, Italy to the west, Hungary to east and Croatia to the south. It lays on V and X trans-european corridors, easily accessible and connected in all directions by highways, railways, ports and air connections.

Pomurje is a region in north-east Slovenia, surrounded by Austria to the north-west, Hungary to east and Croatia to the south.

On the crossroads of four nations and several cultural influences people in the region developed rich cultural heritage that evolves into open character of the region.

Geographically it is a part of Pannonian basin and is known as largest, most fertile agricultural region in Slovenia. With wide fields, wine growing hills and rich resources of thermal water Pomurje has a lot of future potentials in farming, tourism, culture and growing small and medium entreprises.

Murska Sobota is a historical political, cultural and economic centre of the region. Today Murska Sobota connects the region in new ambitions to build a stronger economy and sustainable society that provides welfare to all the people while protecting natural values for further generations.

POMURJE,CENTEREDIN THE HEARTOF EUROPE

Stockholm

Kopenhagen

WarsawB̧erlin

Prague

BratislavaMunich

Rome

Vienna

Budapest

Zagreb

Ljubljana

Sarajevo

Tirana

PodgoricaPristina Sofia

Bucharest

Kiev

Minsk

MoscowRiga

Vilnius

Skopje

Athens

Damascus Baghdad

Ankara

Yerevan

Tbilisi

Beirut

Nicosia

Istanbul

Belgrade

Bern

Lisbon

Madrid

Rabat

Algiers

Paris

London

Dublin

Bruxelles Cologne

Mlada Boleslav

Graz

RibnicaNovo mesto

Gyor

Esztergom

Amsterdam

BOLD VISION FORSUSTAINABLE FUTUREAND WELFARE OFTHE SOCIETY

A sustainable region for the future, providing welfare to the society by developing the potentials in agriculture, tourism and advance technologies. The pillars of high quality of life.

This vision of the region grows on strong and rich culture (heritage, beliefs, character of people), natural resources (fertile soil, picturesque landscape, thermal water), know-how (knowledge, skills and result oriented mindset) and openness (tolerant nature, crossroads of nations and regions, interconnectivity and fast access to major European transport corridors).

READYFOR YASKAWA

READYFOR YASKAWA

Together we can deliver and create the best conditions for Yaskawa investment into new production site. Presenting competitive conditions for new investment, landplot ready for construction in max. 6 months, innovative environment, skilled workforce, good connections with the world and safe, friendly society. That is why everything grows in Pomurje.

Competitive FDI& developmentincentives, fullregional support.

READY TOCOMPETE

Equipped, readyto build landplots,available to Yaskawafor free.

READY TOBUILD

Innovation drivenbusinesses andstrong automotiveindustry.

READY TOCREATE

Creative & innovativeenvironment andR+D active community.

READY TOINNOVATE

Skilled, educatedand multilingualworkforce.

READY TOWORK

Internationalinterconnectivityand logistics.

READY TOCONNECT

Open-mindedculture, safeand connectedcommunity.

READY TOLIVE

READYTO COMPETE

Full support for foreign direct investments:

ź Information on legislation, taxes and incentives.ź Information on industrial sites and local suppliers.ź Links with industry and local authorities.ź Full settlement support for foreign investors from decision making

to the final of implementation.ź Support and direct negotiations with the Ministry of economic

development and technology.ź Incentives for foreign investors up to 50% of investment costs.ź Aftercare services and full assistance in all stages of investment and

business of Yaskawa in the region.

Pomurje Development Law grants:

ź Stimulation of regional competitiveness.ź Incentives for new employments.ź Tax incentives for investments.

Competitive FDI& developmentincentives.

As under developed region Pomurje benefits from special development law focusing on measures to strenghten regional competiveness.

READY TOCOMPETE

ź Eligible: companies registered in the region.

ź Incentive: direct incentives for investments up to the max. state aid or max. 500.000 €.

ź Own funds: min. 25% of the investment costs.

ź Available in 2016 and 2017.

STIMULATION OFCOMPETITIVENESS

STIMULATION OFEMPLOYMENT

TAX INCENTIVESFOR INVESTMENTS

OTHERINCENTIVES

ź Eligible: companies registered in the region.

ź Case 1: employing of persons, unemployed at least 6 months, for 1 year.

ź Decrease of the corporate tax base for 70% of gross wages costs, up to max. state aid.

ź Case 2: employing of persons, unemployed at least 6 months, for 2 years.

ź Reimbursement of social security costs which are paid by the employer.

ź Eligible: companies registered in the region.

ź Incentive: decrease of corporate tax rate for 70% of the investment costs into equipment and non-material assets up to the max. state aid.

ź Own funds min. 25 % of the investment costs.

1 2 3

ź Co-financing grant scheme for foreign investors in Slovenia (in 2016).

ź Incentives of the Ministry of economic development and technology (available yearly).

ź EU programmes.

4

WE WORKTOGETHER

Local, regional and governmental institutions are working together to attract new foreign direct investments and to meet criteria for Yaskawa investment in Pomurje.

We organised a special task force to coordinate all neccessary activities to bring Yaskawa to Murska Sobota, combined from local community, regional economy, development agency, University of Maribor and governmental institutions.

Localincentives,urban planning,central co-ordination.

Regional DevelopmentFunding, EU funds,support to regionalinvestments.

Research& Development,Technology Expertsand Engineers.

Variety oflocal servicesand products,healthy businessenvironment.

Coordinationof GovernmentalIncentives andsupport for FDI.

FDI incentivesand tailor-madeprograms.

RegionalDevelopmentAgency

Universityof Maribor

Local &RegionalEconomy Ministry

of Economy

FDIInstitution

Municipalityof MurskaSobota

READYTO CREATE

14,3%

Hard-working& innovative culturein export orientedeconomy.

(2013) (2013)

74,7%exports in GDP

68,7%imports in GDP

24,7%of foreign directinvestments in GDP

of GDP of Sloveneinvestments abroad

106,7index of industrial production

(september 2015 in comparison to2010 year average)

(2013)(2013)

READY TOCREATE

100

80

60

40

20

02009 2010 2011 2012 2013

%

EXPORTS IN GDP

110

108

106

104

102

100

100 = average of 2010

inde

x

2014X

2014XI

2014XII

2015I

2015II

2015III

2015IV

2015V

2015VI

2015VII

2015VIII

2015IX

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION INDEX

1.10

0 m

io €

1.06

3 m

io €

982

mio

837

mio

1.10

0 m

io €

610

mio

464

mio

271

mio

245

mio

220

mio

Krka

Pharmaceutics Gorenje

Domestic Appliances

Lek

PharmaceuticsRevoz

AutomotiveSIJ

Steelworks

Impol

Kolektor

Automotive

BSH

Domestic Appliances

Hidria

Automotive

Aluminium

AMONG TOP 9NATIONAL EXPORTERSTHERE ARE 5 AUTOMOTIVECOMPANIES OR MAJORSUPPLIERS TO AUTOMOTIVEINDUSTRY.

FOREIGNINVESTMENTSIN POMURJE

Pomurje aims to develop its industry. In its vision sustainable agricultural character of the region is combined with tourism focused on thermal water, resorts and wide recreation, hiking, biking and other sport or leisure activities.

With strong segment of mostly family owned small and medium entreprises Pomurje seeks to strenghten the foreign direct investments in the region. It is recognised as one of Top 10 locations for FDI among south European regions.

With investors like Yaskawa Pomurje aims to build a future focus on high-tech, giving the region a new, prosperous character. Pomurje wants to become a knowledge and innovation based society aligned with the most technologically advanced regions in the neighbourhood.

(2010 - 2014)

+74,7%number offoreign companies

+84,9%number of employeesin foreign companies

+75,4%turnover ofFDIs

(2010 - 2014)(2010 - 2014)

STRONG AUTOMOTIVEINDUSTRY IN SLOVENIAAND IN THE REGION.

59companies

20.300employees

3,7 bn€ revenue

21%of all exports

TOMOS

TCG Unitech

Cimos

MLM

Domel

Kolektor Group

Renault Revoz

LTH Castings

Hidria

TAM Durabus

Daihen Varstroj

UNIOR

Mahle Letrika

Akrapovič

MLM

EMO Orodjarna

GermanyAustria

FranceUSA

Italy

Spain Turkey Romania

Croatia

MexicoHungary

Key Products Winning Brands§ Mechanical and electronic components for engines.

§ Seats and seat components.§ Steering system components.§ Tooling for automotive industry.§ Manufacturing of spot welding

equipment.§ Drivetrain components.§ Components and materials for interior

furnishing.§ Other systems and components.

Akrapovic is well-known producer of car and motorcycle exhaust systems. Voted as a 2015 Sport Auto Best Brand Akrapovic has loyal costumers among major sportscar makers as well as motocycling enthusiasts.

TWINGOFOR FOURIn Revoz, Renault’sproduction facility inSlovenia, new Twingo andSmart ForFour are beingproduced. Revoz is oftenrewarded as the mostefficient production siteamong factories inRenault Nissan Alliance.

Hidria

§ Powertrain solutions.§ Electrical motors.§ Mechatronics.§ Alu die castings.§ Axial & radial fans. Johnson Controls

§ Seats.§ Seat parts.§ Seat frames.

Adria Mobil

§ Coachworks.§ Mobile homes.§ Trailers.§ Semi-trailers.

Agis

§ Breaking systems.§ Breaking parts.

GKN Driveline

§ Ball bearings.§ Needle bearings.§ Roller bearings.

Grammer

§ Seats.§ Seat frames.§ Seat parts.

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRYIN SLOVENIA

Hella Saturnus

§ Electronic equipment.§ Electric equipment.§ Lights.

Odelo

§ Rear LED lights.§ Rear lights. Kolektor

§ Commutators.§ Electronics & drives.§ Components.§ Industrial technology.§ Automation.

Carthago

§ Mobile homes.

Mahle Letrika

§ Engine rotary electrics.§ Electric drive systems.§ Mechatronics.

LTH Castings

§ Transmissions.§ Engines.§ Components.

LEADERAkrapovic exhaust systemsare an essential part ofdriving success in motoGP,Formula 1 and LeMans.Slovenian knowledge,innovation and ingenuinityproven on all racing tracksby teams like Yamaha withValentino Rossi and JorgeLorenzo, Audi Sport,BMW Motorsport andAston Martin Racing.

Magna Group is a leading global automotive supplier with 285 manufacturing operations and 83 product development, engineering and sales centres in 29 countries and over 125.000 employees. In Graz, Austria, just 86 kilometers away, Magna has a complete vehicle enginnering and assembly operation facility with more than 12.500 employees. In Graz, several premium models are being produced. The diverse customer base includes Audi, BMW, Brilliance, Chery Group, Daimler, Dongfeng Group, FAW Group, Fiat Chrysler Group, Ford, General Motors, Geely/Volvo Group, Honda, Hyundai, IVECO, Lamborghini, Mahindra, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Opel, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Porsche, Qoros, Renault-Nissan, Rolls Royce, SAIC, SCANIA, Smart, Suzuki, Tata and Toyota.

MAGNA

§ Just 86 km from Murska Sobota Magna is one of the largest global automotive suppliers.

§ In Graz, Magna Steyr operates with 12.500 employees.

§ From complete vehicle development to conctract manufacturing and production of fuel systems Magna Steyr is the strongest pillar of regional automotive industry.

BIG TIMEBUSESTAM Durabus is a newlyestablished producer of busesin Slovenia. Besides city andtourist buses the companyis well known for airport buses.This foreign direct investmentwas attracted mainly becauseof skilled, experienced anddevoted work force.

SUPPORTIVEINDUSTRY INREGION AND INSLOVENIA

§ Slovenian industry is largely focused on processing metals, aluminium and tools.

§ There are many possible sub-contractors to investors like Yaskawa in field of metal casting, foundries, electronics and machining.

§ We can provide a detail list of possible partners and help you to establish long lasting partnerships.

MLM

UNIOR

CIMOS

SIJ

TITAN

ISKRAISD

KOLEKTOR

HIDRIA

LETRIKA

CINKARNACELJE

ŠTORESTEEL KOVIS

AKRAPOVIČFOUNDRY

TALUM

IMPOL

STARKOM

DAIHENfoundryand auto.parts

tools andmetalcasting

parts andmetalcasting

steel andmetalcasting

foundry

parts andtools

parts andtools

parts andtools

electro-motors

zincproducts

steelproducts

foundry

titanfoundry

aluminiumcasting

aluminiumcasting

parts andtools

weldingand cuttingequipment

§ Pomurje is already a home of many successful small and medium enterprises.

§ In Mura Textile Factory high quality suits are made also for premium brands like Hugo Boss and Escada.

§ In Murska Sobota tights, hosiery and lingerie of a global market leading brand Wolford are made.

§ Daihen Varstroj is a pioneering Japanese investment in Pomurje.

§ Ocean Orchids produces a variety of orchids using thermal water.

§ Panvita Group is one of the largest food supplier in the country with wide line of products from fruit, vegetable and meat.

SUCCESSFULPOMURJE

TIME TOBUILDPomgrad is the biggestSlovenian construction company.Based in Murska Sobota. Pomgradhas a variety of references in builtinfrastructure and residential,public and industrial buildings.Among those a new Faculty ofChemistry and Faculty ofInformation Sciences ofUniversity in Ljubljana.

READYTO BUILD

Available infrastructure:ź electricity,ź water,ź sewage and purifying ,ź access communications,ź optical cable connection,ź gas.

We offer the landfor Yaskawa new factoryfor free.

238.252 mof land prepared for youinvestment in Murska Sobota

20,00 €/mlandplots for free uponconstruction arrangementwith local contractor.

3-6 monthsof administrative proceduresto start the construction.

Together with local economy we understand the meaning of good incentives in order to attract new investors in the region. The city of Murska Sobota is thankful to Pomgrad Group, one of the leading construction companies in Slovenia, that provides the land for possible Yaskawa investment for free upon construction arrangement. The land consists of two landplots together forming a building plot of 38.252 m².

The landplots are completely equipped with all utility infrastructure such as electricity, water, sewage and purifying, road system access, optical cable connection and natural gas.

READY TOBUILD

46.668949, 16.181775

Check out the location:

46°40'08.2"N16°10'54.4"E

In Google Maps, type:

Murska Sobota

Available plots:

ź K1: 18.839 m²ź K2: 19.413 m²

In co-operation with local economy we offer these land plots to Yaskawa for free.

READYTO WORK

Foreign investorsin Slovenia oftenpraise the quality,skills and devotionof our workers.

17.950students graduatesin college

18.400university graduates

59.922university studentsin two major universities

17.000students in technologyoriented universityin Maribor

3.615graduates in field oftechnology studies,construction andengineering.

7.314university professorsand lecturers of twomajor universities

READY TOWORK

(2013)

(2013)

economics welding mechanicalengineering

informationsciences

mechatronics robotics

SPECIALTIESOF OUR UNIVERSITIESAND EDUCATIONSYSTEM

215.000

Maribor University

Graz University

Zagreb University

Ljubljana University

Vienna University

Budapest University

universities and students

17.000

32.500

72.500

43.000

26.000

24.000

Number ofstudents

1800

4000

7900

5500

4000

1100

9.2

8.1

9.1

7.8

6.5

21.8

24.300

215.000students in 4 majoruniversities within300 km

8 studentsper teachers ratioassures great learningand research conditions

6 universitiesin the reach of 300 km

Number ofteachers

Studentsper teacher

Number ofstudents

Number ofgraduates

10.722students insecondary technologyschools in Slovenia.

Technician skills

Mechanichal Engineering and Metal Castings

Metallurgy

Electrical Engineering and Energetics (combined studies)

Electrical Engineering

Energetics

Telecommunications

IT

Production and Maintanance of Vehicles

Production and Maintanance of Agricultural Machinery

1480

3758

18

1498

273

700

178

593

2071

153

Science, math, IT

Information Sciences

Technics, manufacturing technologies, construction

Technics

Production and processing technologies

1269

590

3479

1980

708

10.722

8.062

8.062graduates in higherlevel of technology orientedstudies in Slovenia.

(2011, STAT.si)

(2013, STAT.si)technology oriented secondary schools in Slovenia

graduates of technology studies in Slovenia

127secondary schoolsin Slovenia

Hello!

GutenTag!

こんにちは

Slovenia

Hungary

20%English

18%German

27%English

15%German

33%English

19%German

26%English

22%German

Czech Rep. PolandSlovakia59%English

42%German

67%

Among Top 3countries in Europe intwo foreign language skills.

of people in Slovenia speakat least 2 foreign languages

(Eurobarometer: Europeans and their languages, 2012)

READYTO INNOVATE

Slovenia is the mostR&D oriented countryin the region andamong most innovationactive countries inEurope.

2,39%of R&D in GDP

(2014)

46,5%of industrial companiesare innovation active

(2010 - 2012)

43%of public investmentin wholesale R&D

(2014)

0,29%of R&D / GDP inpublic sector

(2014)

0,29%of R&D / GDP inhigher education

(2014)

1,85%of R&D / GDP inbusiness sector

(2014)

READY TOINNOVATE

0

European Union

1

2

%

3

CzechRepublic

Croatia Hungary Poland Slovakia

Slovenia

Gross domestic expenditure for R&D in GDP

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

TOUCHTHE SKYPipistrel is a leading globalmanufacturer of lightweightaircrafts with numerous innovationin propulsion and lightweightbody materials. Awarded byNASA and holder of 10 worldflying records, Pipister presentsone of the peaks of Slovenianknowledge and innovation.

ź Technology Park Pomurje

ź University in Maribor

(with strong technological studies in automation, mechatronics,

robotics, IT, mechanical engineering, business, energy and social

sciences)

ź Institute of Robotics in Maribor

ź Graz University and Faculty of Natural Sciences

ź several other univeristies and R&D centres like

University of Ljubljana, Jožef Stefan Institute, Chemichal

Institute Ljubljana etc.

Innovation institutionsin the region and Slovenia

The competition in robot mobility on University in Maribor.

University of Maribor provides several excellent studies and research programs in robotics and other technologies.

The City of Murska Sobota has formed a strategic co-operation with University in Maribor in order to strenghten the impact of education and research in Pomurje region. With the agreement between the city and the university, the parties have agreed to co-operate in creating sustainable urban and social development of the city and the region. Furthermore, University in Maribor will provide expert support in development of strategic and innovative solutions for the city in the region for them to effectively fulfill the regional potentials.

This co-operation initially started in order to strenghten the attractiveness of Pomurje for foreign direct investments. Among other it opens a wide potentials for successful use of development funds from European Union.

University of Maribor has developed studies in various fields and sciences. It has 17 faculties a nd numerous scientific and research institutes.

Faculty forEconomics and Business

Faculty forMechanical Engeenering

Faculty forElectrical Engineeringand Computer Sciences

Faculty for Chemistryand Chemical Engineering

Faculty for NaturalSciences and Mathematics

Faculty for CivilEngineering, Transporationand Architecture

Partnership with Maribor University

GAMECHANGERQuadrofoil, an electricwatercraft with innovativeC-foils and unique steeringsystem was rewarded as topSlovenian innovation anda game-changing watercraftin the entire industry.

Slovenia has a strong SME innovation environment. As a country we are ranked high among successful crowdfunding projects (i.e. Kickstarter) and ranked well in the field of filled patents. Here are some of these innovations:

ź Talking TomWorld famous game app.

ź Goat MugInnovative coffee mug.

ź Trobla Tok-TokWooden amplifier for iphones.

ź FlyKly Smart WheelElectric engine for bicycles.

INNOVATIVE SPIRIT

PIONNERSOF POMURJEPeter Podlunšek is anaerobatics pilot that reachesthe top positions in Red BullAir Racing. Born and raisedin Pomurje, Peter is one ofthe best ambassadors ofPomurje in the world.

READYTO CONNECT

Ribnica

Cumbernauld

Eschborn

Allershausen

Nidernberg

Torsås

Kitakyushu

216 km

2.256 km

836 km

565 km

800 km

800 km

8.937 kmMurska Sobotaon the map of Yaskawa

READY TOCONNECT

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PORT & AIRPORTDISTANCES

mk 032

mk 632

mk 691

mk 713

98 km

Murska Sobota

Koper

Accessible in all connections via road transporation.

284 km

4 countrieson the crossroads

9 airportswithin 250 km

62 kmto the nearest airportto the Port of Koper

2 kmto railway

4 kmto highway

Main railway corridorspassing through Slovenia.

Waterway Connections fromAtlantic and Indian Ocean.

Port of Koper is the best connectionbetween Central & Eastern Europeand Asian Markets.

EUROPEOPENPort of Koper is a perfectconnection to central andeastern Europe. With growingthroughput on 12 terminalsKoper is increasingly becomingthe most important Europeangate for Asian economies.

Sevilla

Madrid

Valencia

Barcelona

LyonTorino

Milano

Munich

Frankfurt

Budapest

Brno

Vienna Bratislava

Katowice

Warsaw

Gdansk

Riga

Kaunas

Koper

MurskaSobota

PORT OFKOPER ONEUROPEANCORRIDORS

Graz

Baltic - Adriatic Corridor

Mediterranean Corridor

Phyrn Connection to Germany

Port ofKoper

285 kmDirect Highway Connection

19 milliontonnes of throughput

(2014)

+5%increase of throughput

(2013 - 2014)

TEU 674.000containers throughput

+15%increase of vehiclethroughput

+16%increase of containerthroughput

Weeklyconnection to Asian Ports

(2015)(2013 - 2014)(2013 - 2014)

MurskaSobota369 km

Direct Railway Connection

Throughput

(2014)

(2014)

North - Adriatic Ports

Venice 456.068

476.507

Rijeka 149.838

Trieste

Maritime container throughput in TEU

Ravenna 222.548

Koper 674.029

READYTO LIVE

POMURJE ISA PLACE TO STAY.

Pomurje is a great place to live.Friendly culture, high quality of life,good services and magnificent nature.We cannot put this in figures andsheets, but we are sure: once you comeand experience it, you will know that

YASKAWAWE CAN SEE

IN POMURJE

COME AND SEE

We are looking forward to your visitto Pomurje. We will take you to the landplotsfor your greenfield investment. Togetherwe will talk to state officials to form asuitable custom made arrangements. Lastbut not least we will spend some time ina vivid and picturesque landscape tastingpremium wines and delicious local specialties.

THIS IS WHYEVERYTHING GROWS INPOMURJE

CONTACT

CITY OF MURSKA SOBOTAMAYOR’S OFFICE

+386 2 525 16 11

invest@murska-sobota.siwww.murska-sobota.si

Foreign InvestorsOne Stop Shop:

www.investpomurje.eu

POMURJETHIS IS WHY

A PRESENTATIONOF POMURJE REGIONTO YASKAWA CORPORATION

DECEMBER 2015

CITY OF

MURSKA SOBOTA

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