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Read about Business in Pittsburgh auf Deutsch!
During 2004, the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance surveyed local companies and found the Pittsburgh region has approximately 250 foreign-owned firms operating nearly 400 establishments, with the strongest presence from Germany (70 companies and 114 offices), United Kingdom (42 companies) and Japan (25 companies). Source See the chart with German speaking countries highlighted.
Here is an individual list of these companies, with web links.
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No. of Companies | No. of Establishments | Estimated Employment |
| Germany | 70 | 114 | 8,600 |
| United Kingdom | 42 | 69 | 9,300 |
| Japan | 25 | 37 | 5,800 |
| Canada | 21 | 25 | 5,200 |
| France | 19 | 24 | 2,000 |
| Netherlands | 14 | 15 | 1,800 |
| Italy | 12 | 19 | 950 |
| Switzerland | 11 | 31 | 1,100 |
| Sweden | 8 | 11 | 800 |
| Belgium | 6 | 7 | 810 |
| Finland | 5 | 5 | 300 |
| Austria | 4 | 4 | 550 |
| Norway | 3 | 3 | 250 |
| South Korea | 3 | 3 | 25 |
| Australia | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| Brazil | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| India | 2 | 2 | 45 |
| Argentina | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Hungary | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Israel | 1 | 1 | 80 |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 1 | 37 |
| Singapore | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Turkey | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| German Speaking Countries | 86 | 150 | 10287 |
The German language is an economic necessity in our region!
Other Links:
Pittsburgh World Affairs Council
Pitt's International Business Center
Pittsburgh - Germany have Strong ties