Bürkert Opens Modernized and Expanded Facility in Gerabronn
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Bürkert has modernized and expanded its facility in Gerabronn over the course of about two years of construction. With an investment of 36 million euros, Bürkert is strengthening the depth of value creation in the Hohenlohe region, improving working conditions, and making targeted investments in the plant’s future through geothermal energy, timber construction, and additional measures to reduce energy consumption.
36 million euros for growth, geothermal energy, and the future of customer-centric value creation in the region
After approximately two years of construction, Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has reached a key milestone in the modernization and expansion of its Gerabronn facility: the main construction phases have been successfully completed and officially inaugurated. With a total investment of 36 million euros, the company is strengthening its production capacities, improving working conditions for employees, and sending a clear signal regarding the long-term expansion of the site. A total of 4.5 million euros alone was invested in geothermal energy, timber construction, and other energy-efficiency and structural measures.
The official opening initially took place as part of a symbolic ceremony attended by approximately 40 guests. Among them were representatives of the city of Gerabronn, including Mayor Jonas Mauch and members of the city council; representatives of suppliers and partner companies; representatives of the companies involved in the construction; as well as Bürkert’s management and officials from the Bürkert plant in Gerabronn. The opening of the expansion was then celebrated with approximately 200 guests, including employees from the Gerabronn site.
“With this investment, we are laying the groundwork for further growth and making a clear commitment to Gerabronn as a production site,” says Georg Stawowy, CEO of Bürkert.
Marc Steffen Dahlheimer, Managing Director of Bürkert’s German plants, emphasizes: “By expanding our site, we are creating the necessary capacity to meet our customers’ growing demands. At the same time, we are investing in efficient processes, modern technologies, and a work environment that offers our employees the best possible conditions.”
As part of the construction project, the floor space was expanded from approximately 9,000 to 13,000 square meters. The largest increase in capacity occurred in coil manufacturing, a core area of solenoid valve production. In this way, Bürkert is specifically strengthening the site’s manufacturing expertise and its role within the global production network.
Geothermal Energy and Timber Construction as Part of the Site Expansion
In addition to expanding production capacity, the project focused on energy supply, reducing the use of fossil fuels, and timber construction. A total of approximately 1,000 cubic meters of wood was used, including in the new employee cafeteria as well as in wall and ceiling structures. In addition, the entire site was converted to geothermal energy. To this end, 65 deep boreholes were drilled, which will supply energy to both the new buildings and the existing structures in the future. Through this conversion, Bürkert is reducing its natural gas consumption by approximately 96,000 cubic meters per year.
The investment underscores the long-term importance of the Gerabronn plant within the Bürkert Group. With modern production facilities, a geothermal energy supply, and expanded capacities, the company is laying the groundwork to continue reliably meeting the growing demand for comprehensive fluidic solutions. At the same time, Bürkert is strengthening the site’s competitiveness and its ties to the Hohenlohe region.
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