Made in Aarhus

GOOGLE CHROME

The powerful V8 engine in the highly popular internet browser Google Chrome was developed at Google’s R&D facility in Katrinebjerg, Aarhus.

LEGO

The toy that has come to define Danish creativity. For over 80 years, LEGO has brought joy to children all over the world. LEGO started in Billund outside Aarhus.

WIND POWER FROM VESTAS, MHI VESTAS AND SIEMENS 

The world’s largest wind power plants are designed in Aarhus at the R&D facilities of companies such as Vestas and Siemens. These companies are responsible for 86% of the world’s total offshore wind power.

WATER TECHNOLOGY FROM GRUNDFOS, AVK AND OTHERS

The pumps from Grundfos and the valves, hydrants and accessories from AVK are cornerstones in water treatment, supply and distribution worldwide.

BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEMS FROM BEUMER GROUP

BEUMER Group is one of the world’s leading innovators and producers of baggage handling systems for airports and logistic centres: just imagine Singapore Airport without BEUMER Group’s baggage handling system!

INTELLIGENT HEATING FROM DANFOSS

Each year, 10 million thermostats pass through the Danfoss factory in Aarhus. Thermostats which ensure intelligent heating and energy savings. Since 1933 Danfoss has been developing state-of-the-art thermostats, heat pumps and refrigerators designed to provide a healthy indoor climate and maximum comfort packaged in an energy-efficient solution.

INGREDIENTS AND ENZYMES FROM DUPONT

Innovation in food and enzymes is big business in Aarhus. Several hundred new products are invented here every year, and are found globally in every second ice cream, every third cheese, and every fourth loaf of bread.

LURPAK BUTTER

Danish butter is world-famous for its unparalleled taste and quality. The deluxe export brand Lurpak is ”Made in Aarhus”, where Arla Foods has its global headquarters.

WORLDFAMOUS PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE

C++ is one of the most widely used programming languages in the world. It was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup from Aarhus, and has been simplifying the interaction between machines and humans since its invention in the 80’s.

SUSTAINABLE REFRIGERATION FROM JOHNSON CONTROLS

Cooling and heating play key roles in virtually any sustainable energy system. The refrigeration systems from Johnson Controls are ideal due to their energy efficiency and use of natural refrigerants.

PRECISE IVF TREATMENT FROM UNISENSE FERTILITECH

Unisense Fertilitech has developed a unique time-lapse system to facilitate improved IVF treatment, significantly increasing women’s chances of conception.

WORLD-CLASS HEALTHTECH SOLUTIONS

CSC, IBM, Systematic and many other IT companies have their international centres of excellence within healthtech in Aarhus, creating solutions for the health sector of tomorrow.

RENEWABLE ENERGY BY APPLE

In Viborg just outside of Aarhus, Apple is investing $1.9 billion in a state-of-the-art data centre. The centre will be fully powered by renewable energy and all excess energy will be used for district heating.

 And the list goes on ...