Syntegon reopens expanded Weert site
Syntegon as reopened its expanded location in Germany to improve customer attention, increase production and workforce flexibility, and support the group’s overall sustainability goals,
The conversion of the site in Weert began in mid-March 2023 and has now been officially completed. The ceremony was attended by Torsten Türling, chief executive officer of the Syntegon Group, Ann Cuylaerts, executive vice president food vertical, and Paul Derckx from main contractor DGA Derckx.
With Syntegon able to offer process efficiency, a reduction of the carbon footprint, and modern working requirements, managing director, Frank van Kuijk, says the team is looking forward to welcoming customers in the new state-of-the-art environment.
“Furthermore, we now offer our employees a motivating workspace that fosters cross-functional collaboration and ideal conditions for personal growth,” van Kuijk adds.
Syntegon CEO Torsten Türling, emphasises: “This new building marks a milestone in Syntegon’s growth journey. It reflects our commitment to innovation and collaboration, and to creating the best experience for our customers and employees.”
Syntegon will manufacture, assemble as well as test and ship packaging equipment under one roof. The company has invested in new warehouse and production facilities with a total surface area of 4,000 square metres. Part of the new production space can be used either for testing or manufacture of packaging solutions, thereby enabling a substantial increase in output. The production facility’s increased height of 11 metres offers ample space for large constructions.
Another important aspect of the redesign is the site’s energy usage. Syntegon aims to reduce its overall carbon footprint by 50 per cent over the period from 2019 to 2030. The Weert site has identified important levers to help meet this goal, all of which were taken into consideration during the site expansion.
“Thanks to the new site layout, we now have the potential to reduce our gas consumption by up to 60 per cent. This would amount to an annual CO2 reduction of 240 tonnes,” van Kuijk explains. The gas currently used in the final-assembly building will be offset by the use of heat pumps to supply heating for the manufacturing and office buildings. On this basis, and in combination with LED lighting and a photovoltaic system, Syntegon plans to gradually increase the share of renewable energy consumed at the Weert site over the medium term and thereby ensure a sustainable future.
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