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efa Regions and Locations

The strength of North Rhine-Westphalia as a business location lies in its regional structures, which are characterized by small and medium-sized enterprises. That is why we are always on the ground where value is created: In addition to our headquarters in Duisburg, our efa experts support you in eight regions across North Rhine-Westphalia. This allows us to be close to you and understand the local conditions.

Map of a region in Germany featuring key cities marked in green circles, including Bielefeld, Münster, Duisburg, Werl, Hattingen, Kempen, Köln, Aachen, and Siegen. The background is a solid dark color, with white lines indicating roads or boundaries connecting these cities.

Facts

  • 4,000 Projects

    To date, we have advised on and supported well over 4,000 projects aimed at conserving resources and improving efficiency in businesses.

  • 35 experts

    Our 35 employees, working on behalf of the NRW Ministry of the Environment, support you in sustainably reducing resource consumption and cutting costs.

  • 8 regions, 9 locations

    In addition to our main office in Duisburg, we have eight regional offices throughout North Rhine-Westphalia. This means we are close to you and familiar with local conditions.

Regions

  • Aachen Region

    Consulting services right in the heart of one of Germany’s leading technology and science hubs: Since 2002, efa has been guiding and supporting manufacturing companies in the Aachen region on issues related to resource conservation and the circular economy.

  • Bergisches Land Region

    Spanning healthcare, logistics, and tourism: Since 2008, efa has been supporting manufacturing companies in the Bergisches Land region in the areas of resource conservation and the circular economy.

  • Münsterland Region

    Strong small and medium-sized enterprises, little-known global market leaders: Since 2002, efa has been supporting manufacturing companies in the Münsterland region in the areas of resource conservation and the circular economy.

  • Lower Rhine Region

    Intensive research, collaborative industry: Since 2014, efa has been supporting manufacturing companies in the Lower Rhine region in the areas of resource conservation and the circular economy.

  • East Westphalia-Lippe Region

    Digitized and connected: Since 2002, efa has been supporting manufacturing companies in the East Westphalia-Lippe region in the areas of resource conservation and the circular economy.

  • Rhineland Region

    Close collaboration between research and industry: Since 2014, efa has been supporting manufacturing companies in the Rhineland region in the areas of resource conservation and the circular economy.

  • Ruhr Region

    Remnants of the coal and steel industry, cultural events, and a vibrant innovation and knowledge ecosystem: Since 2001, efa has been supporting manufacturing companies in the Ruhr region in the areas of resource conservation and the circular economy.

  • Region Südwestfalen

    Manufacturing and Research Excellence: Since 2002, efa has been supporting manufacturing companies in the South Westphalia region in the areas of resource conservation and the circular economy.