A foundation stone for a new KraussMaffei
11.09.2020 | KraussMaffei

The move should be completed in 2023. The plant in Munich-Allach will be closed. KraussMaffei Automation in Schwaig is leaving its previous site and is also moving to Parsdorf. In future, everything will be under one roof: the corporate headquarters, the injection moulding and reaction processing divisions, as well as the manufacturing and automation departments

On Friday, Dr. Michael Ruf, Chief Executive Officer of the KraussMaffei, Bavarian Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs, Roland Weigert, the mayor of Vaterstetten, Leonhard Spitzauer, and Jan van Geet, CEO of VGP, a leading European project developer of high-quality logistics and commercial real estate, held a ceremony to symbolically lay the foundation stone for the KraussMaffei's new site - literally a milestone in KraussMaffei's company history.

Up to 2,500 employees will be able to work at the new site on an area of 250,000 sqm with modern workplaces in the administration, production, logistics and training centre. Initially, three new production halls, a customer experience centre, an administration building and two modern multi-storey car parks including e-loading stations will be built on the site. Modern logistics, efficient work processes and consistent digitalization will increase productivity and make the site more attractive for employees. Future innovations in production and in the research and development of new products will also be easier to achieve.

At the new location in Parsdorf, the 'Smart Factory' concept of the project developer VGP will be realised: "Sustainability and energy efficiency are central parameters for the properties developed by VGP. In Parsdorf, we rely entirely on the 'Smart Factory' concept. This means, for example, modern building technology, including a photovoltaic system, a combined heat and power unit, heating and cooling sails in the offices, active hall ventilation and air conditioning, sprinkler systems, early fire detection and intelligent LED lighting with light and motion sensors," says Jan van Geet, CEO of VGP, explaining the Parsdorf concept, "In 2019 we have set ourselves the goal of having all new buildings in Germany certified according to the DGNB system (German Sustainable Building Council)," van Geet continues.

Leonhard Spitzauer, Mayor of Vaterstetten, is also pleased about the project: "VGP is a reliable and professional partner for us, with whom we can further strengthen our location. We are very honoured that KraussMaffei is moving its headquarters here".

KraussMaffei will build a total of four new plants by 2023, two have already gone into operation. "In Parsdorf, just like in Laatzen and at our other sites around the world, we want to mould a modern, innovative KraussMaffei. In March we opened our new plant in JiaXing, China, and a few weeks ago the new plant of our subsidiary Burgsmüller in Einbeck. And we recently celebrated the laying of the foundation stone in Laatzen near Hannover, too," says KraussMaffei CEO Dr. Michael Ruf, explaining the group's location strategy. "I would like to extend a special thank you to our Chinese owners. Without them, we would not be able to implement the renewal of our company and thus our growth plans".  

Dr. Michael Ruf sees the laying of the foundation stone in Parsdorf as a good sign for KraussMaffei: "In 10 years, we'll remember this day and say that September 11, 2020 marked the beginning of a new era in KraussMaffei's 182-year history.