Weber-Hydraulik GmbH reported Jan. 22 that it’s moved its valve technology division to a new, company-owned building in Reichenau, Konstanz district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. To give it more space and capacity, and create optimal conditions to grow and develop its valve technologies, the new facility combines the division’s assembly and administration departments.
“Our previous premises, which we put together from two rented buildings, no longer offered space for future development," says Yannick Weber, COO at Weber-Hydraulik. “With the new location, we now have ownership and significantly more space, which we can also expand if required.”
The 5-million-euro building project also practices sustainability, with a photovoltaic (PV) system combined with a heat pump and concrete core activation ensures an environmentally friendly energy supply. Its modern working environment also promotes teamwork in its meeting areas. “It was important to us to create an environment that meets both the employees' and the technological requirements,” says Dominik Vogt, site manager for Weber-Hydraulik’s new building. “The site offers the best conditions for growth and innovation.”
Nathalie Wörner, head of valve technology development at Weber-Hydraulik, adds, “By increasing the production area to 1,730 m² with a development area of 180 m², we can guarantee more flexibility in day-to-day business and faster development times.”
However, the construction and relocation phase presented Weber-Hydraulik’s team with several challenges. "It was demanding to maintain production at the old site until the last minute, while other areas were already moving," adds Vogt. “Thanks to careful planning, the most critical plant was put into operation with only one day of downtime. The actual move was completed in just five days, which was impressive feat by our entire team.”
