In the knowledge of the local strengths of the economy, the major towns of the "Bergisches Land", Remscheid, Solingen and Wuppertal, have formed themselves into a regional co-operative for the fields of location and economic development under the overall slogan of "Competence³".

The commercial region of the "Bergisch Triangle" has set out to bring together the many initiatives and projects within the region at a strategic level, thereby establishing itself as a joint brand, both within the region and outside.

Over the course of the co-operation, the thematic focus has been set on 5 competence fields, which reflect the special strengths and distinguishing features of the region.

This will also take a physical form, on the one hand by the establishment of the three Competence Centres, one in each of the three towns, and on the other by means of theme-related Business Parks, whose quality and location will be able to create important structural incentives, both within the region and outside it.