In the Sarganserland Werdenberg economic area, products are manufactured and services are provided that are in demand worldwide. This strengthens and promotes both companies and careers at the same time. While Werdenberg is strongly characterized by technology-intensive and export-oriented sectors, mechanical engineering, the automotive supply industry, metal construction industry, chemical industry and the manufacture of electronic equipment are among the key sectors in Sarganserland.

The Rhine Valley is one of the regions in Switzerland with the highest proportion of high-tech companies. Over 5 companies are based here. From the world market leader to the innovative micro-enterprise. Bright minds are just as much in demand in start-ups as in large international companies such as SFS Group AG, Leica Geosystems AG, SwissOptic AG, Stadler Rheintal AG, Jansen AG and Zünd Systemtechnik.

The success of Liechtenstein as a place of work and knowledge is heavily dependent on research and innovation activities. Liechtenstein is a successful business location and has one of the highest industrial quotas in the world. Many companies are active in mechanical engineering and the food sector. Important industrial companies from Liechtenstein are Neutrik, Hilti AG, ThyssenKrupp Presta AG, Hoval AG, Hilcona AG, the Ospelt Group, Ivoclar VivadentAG and OC Oerlikon Balzers.