Public bodyGermanyinvest-in-saxony-anhalt.com
Its role Developer
The Investitions- und Marketinggesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt mbH (IMG) is the central economic development agency of the German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt. As a limited liability company (GmbH) wholly owned by the state and operating on behalf of the Ministry of Economics, Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry, IMG supports companies in investment projects, business settlements, and expansions.
Its main activities encompass investor acquisition across Germany, Europe, and internationally; confidential and free-of-charge advisory services on site selection, funding and financing programs, regulatory matters, and project implementation; skilled workforce and talent recruitment; and comprehensive location marketing for the business, science, and tourism sectors. IMG maintains an extensive network with local authorities, industrial parks, the state investment bank, and other partners to facilitate efficient project realization.
Headquartered in Magdeburg, the company focuses its operations within Saxony-Anhalt, promoting the region's strengths in industrial clusters such as chemicals, automotive, renewable energy, battery technology, bioeconomy, and mechanical engineering. It markets Saxony-Anhalt nationally and internationally as an attractive investment destination with excellent infrastructure, qualified personnel, and strong ties between business and research institutions.
In its position as the state's primary business promotion entity, IMG contributes to structural economic improvement, job creation, and the enhancement of the region's image. It has supported numerous high-profile investments and is noted for professional investor services in the German federal state context.
Also known as IMG Investment and Marketing Corporation Saxony-Anhalt.
chemXplore tracks 1 project involving IMG Sachsen-Anhalt, of which one is active.
World’s largest lignocellulosic biorefinery with 220,000 t/yr capacity converts beechwood and sawmill residues into industrial sugars and lignin for renewable chemicals and fuels.
Q2 comparable EBIT rose 71% to €212m; portfolio moves include a graphic paper joint venture and approved demerger of the plywood unit.
The biorefinery produces industrial sugars, enabling renewable glycols and lignin fillers, supporting the shift from fossil to bio-based materials, with full operations expected by 2026.
UPM's new pigment, derived from lignin, offers recyclability and a carbon-negative footprint, addressing black packaging's recycling challenges and supporting sustainable packaging solutions.
The biorefinery uses certified sustainable wood to produce biochemicals, supporting responsible sourcing and brand trust, with production starting in late 2025.
A new biorefinery in Leuna will produce 220,000 tons of hardwood-based biochemicals annually, using sustainable forestry and advanced maintenance for efficient, eco-friendly operations.
The Leuna biorefinery will produce sustainable glycols and lignin-based fillers by late 2023. BioMEG and BioMPG will support various industries, promoting renewable circularity in the chemicals value chain.
The biorefinery in Leuna, Germany will produce 100% wood-based biochemicals, targeting a 14% ROCE. It aims to replace fossil materials in various industries, leveraging sustainable wood supply.
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