The Jumo corporate group opened its new Plant 2 (“Sensilo”) in Rodges, Germany. For the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Juchheim family was joined by representatives from politics, business, and public administration as well as numerous customers, partners, honored guests, and employees who gathered at Böcklerstraße in the Fulda-West Technology Park.
“The opening of the Sensilo plant marks more than just the completion of a construction project. We are making a statement – for our continued development, for securing our location, and for our corporate future. Sensilo represents what defines Jumo. The drive to move things forward. The ability to bring generations together. And the ambition not merely to serve markets with our technology, but to create solutions that truly make a difference,” said Jumo General Partner Bernhard Juchheim.
Production and logistics area of around 10 000 m²
The new Sensilo plant for the production of temperature and pressure sensors has a production and logistics area of around 10 000 m². Jumo sees great potential here in the coming years. At a cost of around 48 million euro, the new facility is the largest investment in Jumo’s history. In addition, around 21 million euro will be invested in machinery and plants by 2027.
“The plant is a multi-million investment in the future of the corporate group as well as a commitment to the Fulda economic region and, above all, to our customers,” emphasized Chief Executive Officer Dr. Steffen Hoßfeld. He expressly thanked the city of Fulda as well as the district of Fulda. “The cooperation with the authorities was consistently solution-oriented, unbureaucratic, and cooperative. That was a great help and played a key role in enabling us to complete this project so quickly,” said Hoßfeld.
Fulda’s mayor, Dr. Heiko Wingenfeld, echoed the sentiment and added: “This investment is a clear commitment to Fulda as a business location and to the Fulda-West Technology Park. This entire region benefits from such strong medium-sized companies. The new facility allows the company to lay a solid foundation for future growth, as measurement and control technology is a key driver of tomorrow’s innovations.”
Integrated project management as the basis for success
Project Manager Stefan Reith attributed the success of completing the new facility entirely within the planned time and budget to the integrated project management approach. This model involves all involved parties − including construction and trade contractors − early on in the planning process. The focus is firmly on the team mindset.
Reith thanked architect Marco Schlothauer (Erfurt) as well as Jumo’s general partners, management, workers’ council, and all employees for their support. By appointing Stefan Steinbeck as the new Sensilo plant manager, the company has secured an experienced production specialist who is set to lead the plant with strategic focus into a successful future.
image caption: The new plant was officially opened with the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony
Source: Jumo
