Weinig consolidates production – Woodworking Network

With its Transformation 2027 program, the global market leader in solid wood processing is now aligning its structures with this new capacity and concentrating its machine production in Germany at two locations. The aim is profitable growth as a technology and quality leader with a broad product portfolio ranging from economical standard products to the high-end sector.

Gregor Baumbusch, CEO of the Weinig Group, said, “We have invested a record amount in order to be able to produce as the technology leader in Europe. With our highly automated production in Tauberbischofsheim, we are setting standards in the industry. Now we are adapting our structures to this new level of performance.”

New location structure
Production will be relocated from the Malterdingen and Alfeld sites to the two sites in Illertissen and Tauberbischofsheim, among others. Sales, service and construction will remain at both locations. A total of around 400 jobs are expected to be affected by the structural changes, mainly in Germany.

Weinig is working closely with the works council and the IG Metall trade union to explore all options for a socially responsible implementation.

The Transformation 2027 program also includes greater centralization, optimized processes and targeted efficiency improvements. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

Production and technology investments
A highly automated logistics and manufacturing center was built at the headquarters in Tauberbischofsheim at a cost of €68 million ($79.1 million). A further €40 million ($46.5 million) was invested in expanding the product portfolio. In Voitsberg (Austria), €12 million ($14 million) was also invested in assembly, manufacturing and logistics. These strategic investments are now helping to efficiently implement the transformation.

“By investing in our locations and focusing on our strengths, we are laying the foundation for profitable growth,” said Weinig CEO Baumbusch. “We have written 120 years of success by always seizing the opportunities presented by change at the right time.”