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VR, Investment Boosters, and E-Mobility

Investment Boosters and More

The new legislative package strengthens Germany as a business location through tax measures such as accelerated depreciation, which is intended to encourage investment. For certain electric vehicles, 75 percent can be depreciated in the first year, regardless of the date of purchase. Other planned measures include, among other things, improvements to the commuter allowance, tax relief for overtime, volunteer work, and the restaurant industry; however, these are still subject to funding approval. The goal is to facilitate investment and create tax incentives.

In our 02/2025 issue, Dr. Harald Riedel reports on the investment booster and depreciation options for electric vehicles.

A Glimpse into the Future—Starting Today

The factory isn’t built yet. And yet the plant manager is already walking along the production lines. He looks around, discusses the layout with his logistics specialist, flags a potential safety hazard, while a colleague on the other side of the world is testing an alternative machine configuration. This isn’t a vision of the future—it’s the reality of using virtual reality (VR) in factory planning.

Innovation Meets Tradition

To mark its 175th anniversary, HEIDELBERG is modernizing its IT and warehouse processes worldwide with SAP EWM, supported by io. Following a pilot project at its headquarters and the successful process transition, other locations, such as Amstetten, are also being integrated step by step. A standardized template serves as a blueprint for all production warehouses. The company also plans to leverage its technical expertise in new business areas in the future.