Year | 2024
Title of the award | Hidden Champion of the Black Forest Power Region
Organiser | Nectanet
Description | In a recent study led by Prof. Dr. Jan Philipp Buechler (FH Dortmund), our region was highlighted for its exceptional density of “Hidden Champions”. The “Hidden Champions” are selected based on three criteria: market position, sales and company awareness.
Key findings:
- 44 companies were identified as “Hidden Champions” in the Black Forest Power Region.
- 10 “Hidden Champions” per 100,000 inhabitants, significantly more than the average in Baden-Württemberg (4), North Rhine-Westphalia (4) and Germany as a whole (2).
- Ranked among the top 3 German economic regions.
Impressive statistics:
- Average company age: 88 years
- Average annual revenue: €337 million
- Average number of employees: 1,394
- Revenue per employee: €241,000 (a world record compared to other hidden champions and DAX companies)
