| Sector | Description |
| Automotive |
Three of the world-leading producers in the automotive industry |
| Household appliances |
Three of the world-leading producers in the household appliances sector |
| Food etc |
World leaders in the fields of tobacco, fresh dairy products, instant foodstuffs, health food, specialty cheeses and soft drinks |
| Telecomms |
Two of the market leaders in Germany |
| Office comms |
Two of the worlds largest suppliers in the B2B solutions segment |
| Breweries |
Five of Germany's major breweries |
| Retail |
Market leaders in self-service department stores, mail order and DIY markets |
| Tourism |
Leading suppliers in the fields of camping holidays and cruises |
| General |
Global producers in the fields of sanitation, paper, mineral oil and agricultural machinery |