STIHL has unveiled plans for a new €125 million state-of-the-art manufacturing site for electric and cordless power tools, "significantly enhancing" its battery-powered product manufacturing capacity.
Set for completion in 2024, the new 147,000m2 facility in Oradea, Romania, will not only create 500 jobs in the local area but also expand the firm's international manufacturing network, strengthening the flexibility and resilience of its supply chains.
The new manufacturing facility has been designed with lean production in mind and will utilise the latest technology to maximise the productivity, efficiency and sustainability of the plant.
In addition to the production halls, the site will also comprise offices, a cafeteria, and break rooms for employees.
Martin Schwarz, Stihl executive board member for Manufacturing & Materials, said: “Battery-powered products represent the fastest-growing market for STIHL at the present time. We expect demand for these products to continue rising faster than any other category in the years ahead."
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