Röchling Puts New Factory in Kunshan/China into Operation
Plastics specialist Röchling has begun production in its new plant in Kunshan/China. The site in the Kunshan Industrial Park was ceremonially opened in the presence of government representatives, customers, and representatives of the Röchling Group.
“China is a significant market for Röchling and remains a focus of our investment“, said Georg Duffner, President of the Röchling Group.
Röchling Automotive Kunshan, until now based seven kilometers away in Suzhou, acquired a 30,000 m² site in the Kunshan Industrial Park last year. Construction of a new production facility, including a logistics and administration area, began in November 2012. Construction and the subsequent relocation of the plant from nearby Suzhou went smoothly. “We are delighted to be able to begin with production in the new plant as planned”, said Gerhard Neidinger, Board Member at Röchling Automotive, at the opening ceremony. The total investment amounted to around 10 million euro.
Until this point, Röchling Automotive had rented production facilities in neighboring Suzhou. “Our newly opened plant is in keeping with our high production standards, and additionally opens up possibilities for us to expand in the future”, commented Neidinger. The constructed area currently amounts to 20,000 m².
Röchling Automotive increased the number of employees in Suzhou from 300 to 355 last year, and the number is set to increase further to around 370 employees this year.
In addition, trainee positions will be created at the Kunshan site in accordance with German standards. “We are very happy about the new training standards, which we have been able to implement for the very first time in China, and which mean that we can sustainably secure a skilled workforce for our company”, stated Neidinger.
Other news from the department manufacturing
