"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 by JUMO − as a company with a long tradition from the Fulda area − 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.
The new plant’s energy strategy sets a benchmark
The energy concept of the new plant sets new standards:
- A 700 kW photovoltaic plant on the roof (corresponds to the average demand of approx. 200 single-family homes)
- 20 geothermal probes, each 100 m deep, on the 100 000 m² site (average geothermal heat at a depth of 1000 m approx. 10 °C)
- 1.2 MW/h cooling capacity for building's air conditioning (corresponds to the cooling capacity of approx. 2000 cars)
- Full-surface industrial floor heating system covering over 8500 m² (comparison: soccer field 7140 m²)
- Efficient heat recovery from production processes
This versatile energy concept is achieved through the elimination of fossil fuels. In doing so, JUMO not only significantly reduces its own CO2 footprint, but also helps its customers lower costs and emissions through its products and solutions.
Numbers/data/facts
- Production at the plant: temperature and pressure sensors
- Total area of the building: approx. 13 000 m²
- Production and logistics area: approx. 10 000 m²
- Building dimensions: approx. 135 × 65 × 8 m
- Plot size: approx. 100 000 m2