KraussMaffei machinery parts maker to expand in Germany

KREIENSEN, Germany—Burgsmueller GmbH, part of KraussMaffei Group, is relocating its production headquarters from Kreiensen in central Germany to the nearby town of Einbeck, the company said Sept. 5.

Part of KraussMaffei Berstorff, Burgsmueller manufactures screws, barrels, spindles and other components for extruders and compounding equipment.

The new location, spanning more than 75,340 square feet, is set for operation in the second quarter of 2020, and will accommodate Burgsmueller's 125 employees.

Describing it as the "most modern manufacturing site in Europe," Burgsmueller said the new site will focus on internationally competitive production and would be built to "the most demanding technical standards."

Burgsmueller also added that it would "rigorously align" its production facilities in the new plant with Industry 4.0. standards.

"The Einbeck site will be designed as a Smart Factory with consistently networked production and data processing in real time, visualized processes and extensive data analysis," the company statement added.

The plant also will substantially improve production efficiency and reduce lead times through the use of "state-of-the-art" machine tools, the company added.