In the summer of 2022, the OZEAN Group acquired the former IBM site in Ehningen, which covers approximately 9 hectares. Due to its location in close proximity to Stuttgart with direct access to the A81, Ehningen is an excellent business location. The Stuttgart metropolitan area is one of the leading economic regions in Europe. Big players and quality-conscious medium-sized industrial companies in the automotive and technology sectors are located here and export their expertise far beyond the borders of Germany. This is exactly where we plan to connect with our project on site. Through close cooperation with the Fraunhofer IAO and their scientifically supported research, a residential tech campus is to be created in the area. Currently in the planning stage is an urban area that has a mixed use of commercial and residential properties. Our focus in Ehningen is also on expanding the infrastructure and making a positive contribution to community development. The area is intended to become an important part of the community.
The following presentation gives an insight into the vision of the Fraunhofer IAO for the IBM Areal Ehningen:
News about the Project
IBM and the OZEAN Group Sign Rental Agreement
On Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 - The rental agreement for the decoupling of Building 8 at IBM was signed. Our managing directors, Mr. Rahmani and Mr. Keshawarz, were on site.
IBM New Building: Unique Opportunity for Ehningen
Stuttgart, September 14th, 2022 – A lot has happened in our company this week. Among other things, our representative of the OZEAN Group GmbH, Vasco Kienle, was at the State Ministry. Together with Mr. Steffen Braun (Fraunhofer Head of iAO), Daniel Unkelhäuser (IBM Site Manager), Anette Weisbecker (Fraunhofer Department of Quantum Technology), Mr. Lukas Rosengrün (Mayor of the city of Ehningen) and Mr. Ertner from the State Ministry, a few points were successfully discussed for the Quantum Gardens Ehningen. There are some further positive developments, but we don't want to reveal too much yet.
Project presentation at Fraunhofer IAO
Munich, July 8th, 2022 – Today our project "Quantum Gardens Ehningen" was presented at the "Morgenstadt: Future District Alliance" event organized by @fraunhofer.iao in the Werksviertel-Mitte in Munich. The focus of the event was on developments and trends in climate-friendly and future-oriented real estate and neighborhood development. Our project, of course, had to get in on the action!
Fraunhofer IAO Future Forum 2022
Heilbronn, July 15, 2022 – Vasco Kienle, CEO of the Ozean Group, was part of the "Future Forum 2022: Times of Change - Perspectives on Value Creation, Work, and Innovation" event organized by the Fraunhofer IAO: Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering and Organization IAO in Heilbronn. He was part of today's discussion, which focused on innovations in a hybrid work environment and the function and significance of physical spaces and places.
