KHS Worms builds new logistics hall for 3.5 million euros
KHS GmbH is investing tens of millions in the targeted expansion and conversion of its German sites. The most recent example can be seen at the production headquarters in Worms: a logistics hall measuring around 4,400 square meters with state-of-the-art technical and energy equipment is being built in the Enzinger Straße industrial park and will go into operation at the beginning of 2025. The system provider is thus setting the course for highly efficient distribution management and simultaneously increasing its productivity in the construction of palletizing and packing machines. Key criteria in the concept for implementing the project were the attractiveness of the location and the consistent continuation of company-wide sustainability efforts. For example, the building will have underfloor heating powered by climate-friendly energy.
The plant in Worms is one of the five German KHS production sites. The core competencies of the company, which was founded in 1879 by Lorenz Adalbert Enzinger and has been part of the KHS Group since 1993, lie in the production of palletizing and packaging machines for the beverage industry worldwide. KHS Worms currently employs more than 230 people, including 15 trainees, in various professions, for example in engineering disciplines such as mechanics, electronics or administration. As a training company, KHS offers both traditional apprenticeships and dual study programs. The aim is to offer junior staff long-term career prospects.
New investment as an ecological showcase project
In addition to efficiency, sustainability criteria played a central role in the design of the new building. An air-to-air heat pump and a photovoltaic system provide the energy for the underfloor heating. “The energy self-sufficient logistics hall underlines our company-wide sustainability efforts and the future orientation of the site,” says Dr. Astitouh. In addition, all surface water will be able to seep away on the site. Extensive planting on the site also underlines the ecological approach.
Caption: The groundbreaking ceremony for the new building took place on April 4. With them (from left): Nathalie Jöst (Site Manager, Goldbeck), Ralf Pentinghaus (Head of Facility Management KHS), Hans-Jürgen Obenauer (Chairman of the Works Council KHS Worms), Dr. Ingo Renner (Division Manager Dry Parts KHS), Stephanie Lohr (Mayor of Worms), Dr. Mohamed Astitouh (Site Manager KHS Worms), Timo Horst (Alderman of the City of Worms), Jens Guth (SPD Member of the State Parliament), Hannes Kissling (Goldbeck), Stefan Guth (Architect) and Gerold Senn (Deputy Head of the City)
