Alytus, the sixth biggest city of Lithuania, has deep industrial traditions, which started to shape in the middle of the past century. Large scale industry encouraged a rapid development of the city and helped Alytus to earn the name of the Lithuanian industry leader. Alytus remained true to its chosen strategy of an industrial city, and managed to preserve the advantages of a medium size city: short distances, friendly environment, experienced and diligent specialists, citizens of a city with deep industrial traditions. A comparatively cheap labor force, a perfect strategic location, qualification of specialists, favorable investment environment has draw a number of foreign investors to Alytus, and they are successfully operating businesses up till now. 4,5 percent of Lithuanian industrial production is produced in Alytus, there are more than 70 foreign capital companies.