Getting to know Qimonda
Qimonda Munich – the bare facts
Country: Germany
Region: Bavaria
Established: 1989
No. of employees: approx. 1,700
Areas of activity: Research and Development, Design and Testing, Production,
Purchasing, Logistics, Planning and Controlling, Marketing and Sales, Information Technology
and Service, Support and Staff Functions
Distance from city center: 8.5 km (5 miles)
Distance from airport: 44 km (27 miles)
The low down
The Munich site is Qimonda’s global headquarters, as well as being a research and development center in its own right. Munich operations are split between three different sites: Campeon (product development), Neuperlach (central functions and executive board) and Grassbrunn (IT). Built in 2005 in feng shui style, the ultra-modern Campeon campus is home to almost 900 Qimonda engineers and Infineon’s entire Munich operations. Work is due to start soon on a new headquarters for Qimonda right beside Campeon. When completed in 2010, it will house all Qimonda employees in Munich.
Southern belle ...
Nestled at the foothills of the German Alps, Munich is a compact city with a lot to offer. The skyline is punctuated by the characteristic onion-dome church steeples, set against the craggy background of the Alps – the most well-known of these steeples is the Frauenkirche, a twin-domed cathedral constructed between 1468 and 1488. One of Munich’s real selling points is its location – it is just a short hop from the mountains and the lake district of southern Germany. In addition, numerous picturesque castles adorn the landscape. It is exceptionally well-served by transport routes, making its European neighbors to the south and east easily accessibly by car, train or bus. It is also the ideal destination for those seeking a cozy atmosphere and good night life – Munich is the beer capital of Germany, with local brews served accompanying the hearty traditional fare available in beerhalls across the town. And in the summer, the fun moves outdoors to one of the famous Munich beer gardens, culminating in the world-famous Oktoberfest, a huge event visited by over 6 million people each year.
