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SÜDPACK opens new site in Erolzheim
Architect Stefan Redle hands over the symbolic pastry key to Johannes Remmele.
and logistics processes, but also by the film manufacturer’s commitment to a functioning circular economy. A pioneering step in that direction is the intelligent reusable material concept that has been implemented in Erolz- heim. In this process, edge strips and other cutting waste are systematically separated, collected and subsequently recycled by undergoing the process of regranulation in the plant in Schwendi, which means the waste is processed into raw materials. These materials are then used to produce new, high- performance films. “We view these film scraps as a valuable resource that should not be wasted. That is why we recycle all of our industrial waste and can consequently close our internal loops,” summarized Erik Bouts.
Approximately 100 employees will work at the new site which was built with a total investment of roughly 40 million euros. With the cutting- edge complex, SÜDPACK is not only significantly enhancing its production capacity – with the fully automated state-of-the-art logistic center, the film manufacturer will now also be able to more efficiently supply customers around the world.
The construction of the new plant in Erolzheim, after the commissioning of the site in Schwendi in the middle of last year, clearly demonstrates SÜDPACK’s continued dedication to Upper Swabia. The company group has strong roots in the region, but is also well positioned across the world with seven production sites and 20 subsidiaries. In roughly 75 countries spanning all continents, customers use the high-tech films from SÜD- PACK to manufacture packaging and technical products.
After two years of construction and a total investment of 40 million euros, the plot with roughly ten hectares is now home to a two-storey production and warehouse building, a four-storey office and staff building and a high bay warehouse measuring 27 meters in height.
The new SÜDPACK production site in Erolzheim, started functional from October 2020, provides a usable area of 18,800 m2. All construction work, structures and systems for the techni- cally demanding machinery meet the latest standards and also comply with demanding hygiene requirements. “Only then are we able as a leading packaging company to supply our cu- stomers in the food and medical pro- duct industries with packaging materi- als that comply with high standards of functionality and hygiene,” explained Erik Bouts, CEO of SÜDPACK.
The new site with roughly 6,700 pal- let bays not only serves as a warehouse for mother reels – it is also where they are specifically processed for custo- mers with the latest cutting techno- logy. “With the commissioning of our logistic center in Erolzheim, we have been able to consolidate our vario- us warehouses in one location, which not only improves the efficiency of the production and delivery chain, but also significantly eases the workload of our main plant in Ochsenhausen,” added Erik Bouts.
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All construction work, structures and systems for the technically demanding machinery meet the latest standards and also comply with demanding hygiene requirements.
This is complemented by the town’s good infrastructure and most particu- larly by the direct transportation link between Erolzheim and the A7 high- way. The ideal logistical location of the town means deliveries get on the road faster and to customers sooner – and that “we, despite our above average growth, will not lose our speed to mar- ket or rapid ability to take action.”
The fact that sustainability and eco- logical responsibility are lived in all of their facets at SÜDPACK is not only de- monstrated by the construction work
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