Gütersloh (district)
Gutersloh () is a Kreis (district) in the north-east of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
History
Kreis Gutersloh was made in 1973 when all of the districts in North Rhine-Westphalia, where changed. The old districts of Halle and Wiedenbruck were joined, and parts of the districts of Bielefeld, Paderborn, Beckum and Warendorf were added to the new district.
Coat of arms
Towns and municipalities
Economy
Some important companies are located in the district of Gutersloh:
Beckhoff Automation Technology
Bertelsmann Media
Claas Combine harvesters
Gerry Weber Fashion
Miele Consumer electronic goods
Nobilia International Kitchens
Storck Candies
Telefonica Internet Services
Other websites
Official website (German)