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Intralogistics system provider and forklift manufacturer Jungheinrich has given the go-ahead for its new production capacities and 350 new jobs in reach truck production with the groundbreaking ceremony in Chomutov, Czech Republic, as announced in November.
From 2023, the current generation of the ETV 216i will be produced in Chomutov. For the company, the new plant represents a key building block for achieving the growth targets pursued within the framework of the Strategy 2025+.
“With the new plant, we are expanding our capacities within our production network in Europe and ensuring early on that we can continue to meet the steadily growing demand for Jungheinrich industrial trucks in the future,” said Chief Technology Officer Sabine Neuss. “In Chomutov, we are building one of the world’s most modern production facilities, which will take our production to the next level.”
Indesigning the site, Jungheinrich is focusing on efficiency and sustainability for all factory equipment, from workstations to the complex production plant . For example, a new production control system will be implemented. In addition to sourcing green electricity, the installation of a heat pump is planned. Special thermal insulation in the office wing will ensure further energy savings. Water consumption will be reduced through the use of a rainwater harvesting system. A 1.5-hectare green space with native trees and shrubs is also planned to promote local biodiversity. Certification for the building according to the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM) sustainability standard at the "Excellent" level is being pursued.
Completion is planned for spring 2023, with Jungheinrich aiming to start production in mid-2023. Chomutov, a region traditionally known for its lignite mining, is undergoing significant structural changes. The Jungheinrich production , with its more than 350 planned jobs very welcome.
