Multivac Invests EUR2.5m in Enger Expansion

Multivac expands its production capacity at its facility in Enger, Germany. The company announced an investment of EUR2.5m in a modern extension of its production hall, which will also enable logistics and assembly processes to be optimized.

The building work has already begun, and the planned date for putting the new production hall into operation is April 2018, according to a statement from the company.

The number of machine orders at Multivac Marking & Inspection increased by a total of 25% between 2014 and 2016, and last year the export share of the business was 77%, company figures show.

The growth is due to a rise in sales for all types of machines, with inspection systems and conveyor belt labelers showing the strongest growth. Multivac’s core market continues to be the food industry, but healthcare and life sciences have also registered a significant increase in turnover.

There are currently 197 staff in total employed at Enger. After the new building is completed, the current operating area of around 5,800 sqm will increase by approx. 1,600 sqm.

The building work is due to be completed by the end of 2017. Interior work will follow in winter, and completion is planned for early 2018.

“With this extension to our production hall, we primarily want to expand our production capacity in the sectors of conveyor belt labelers and inspection systems, so that we can meet the constantly increasing demand for these solutions,” explains Volker Gerloff, CEO of Multivac Marking & Inspection.