Syntegon Reopens Expanded Site with Additional Production SpaceSyntegon Reopens Expanded Site with Additional Production Space

Syntegon recently reopened its expanded site in Weert, the Netherlands, with the inauguration of a new office building and additional production space. The expansion allows for an increase in production and labor flexibility, a stronger customer focus, and support for the group’s overall sustainability goals.

The conversion of the site began in mid-March 2023 and has now been officially completed.

“Process efficiency, a reduction of the carbon footprint, and modern working requirements were the main drivers of this project. We are looking forward to welcoming our customers in this new state-of-the-art environment,” said Managing Director Frank van Kuijk. “Furthermore, we now offer our employees a motivating workspace that fosters cross-functional collaboration and ideal conditions for personal growth."

Rethinking the use of existing buildings and reducing distances have been a key concern during the entire site conversion — all with the aim of creating seamless processes that meet customer requirements in the best possible way. Syntegon will now 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 meters, adding flexibility to the site’s manufacturing capacities. Part of the new production space can be used either for testing or manufacture of packaging solutions, enabling a substantial increase in output. The production facility’s increased height of 11 meters offers ample space for large constructions as well.

Related:Martin Engineering Expands Australia Operations

Syntegon previously maintained three buildings for a variety of purposes in Weert. Two of them housed mechanical publication, a Customer Experience and Innovation Center, and office spaces. A third building served as a final-assembly unit and warehouse.

Another important aspect of the redesign is the site’s energy usage. Syntegon aims to reduce its overall carbon footprint by 50% 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%. This would amount to an annual CO₂ reduction of 240 tons,” van Kuijk explained.

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.

Related:Food & Beverage Industry Projects in January 2025

A workspace that fosters cross-functional collaboration yields another benefit. “In this new setting, all employees will share a communal space next to our office complex and be able to meet colleagues from other departments. This will strengthen on-site exchange as well as collaboration, and help us grow as one team,” van Kuijk said. The new office building will also help foster further interaction with customers, as it is connected to the existing Customer Experience and Innovation Center.