sentences:  Well-known international brands include Mercedes-Benz, BMW, SAP, Volkswagen, Audi, Siemens, Allianz, Adidas, Porsche, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bank and Bosch.Germany is recognised for its large portion of specialised small and medium enterprises, known as the "Mittelstand" model.Around 1,000 of these companies are global market leaders in their segment and are labelled hidden champions.