The Hannover Centre for Production Technology (PZH) is, nationwide as well as internationally, one of the most important research centres for production engineering. Approximately 250 scientists, mostly with engineering and natural sciences backgrounds, research at the six Leibniz University institutes which comprise the PZH. Under the umbrella of the PZH, the scholars not only bring together their versatile disciplines for a successful interdisciplinary cooperation, they also make use of the engineering services provided by the TEWISS GmbH and by the many smaller production-related companies, some of which are spin-offs of the institutes themselves.

MTU Maintenance is the world’s largest independent provider of maintenance services for aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines. With more than 30 engine types, it boasts the largest portfolio globally. The company employs 4,000 qualified professionals, has completed over 17,000 shop visits and looks back on more than 35 years of history. The Langenhagen facility is the centerpiece of the MTU Maintenance group and responsible for the maintenance of medium and large commercial engines. These include the CF6, GE90, V2500 and CFM56 engine families.

The foundation for the Volkswagen Hannover factory was laid more than 50 years ago when the first Transporter came off the production line on 8th March 1956.