Aubry Produktions AG – New Build for Greater Capacity, Efficiency and Future Readiness

Aubry Produktions AG specialises in high-precision injection-moulded parts for industrial and consumer applications. The family-owned company in Neuenhof near Baden covers the entire value chain – from prototyping and toolmaking to production, finishing and assembly. With the new building, Aubry is creating the conditions for continued growth and for carrying the company’s development forward into its third generation.

For planning and realisation, Aubry appointed IE Plast as general contractor. The deciding factors were IE’s combination of operational and construction expertise, together with its inside-out planning approach. The starting point was operations planning with a focus on production layout, utilities supply, and efficient material and personnel flows.

The existing site offered ideal conditions for the expansion. An older industrial building was demolished and replaced by a two-storey new building on the newly available plot. Production is located on the ground floor, with storage on the upper floor. The existing factory building remains in place and continues to be used.

The project follows a pragmatic and cost-effective concept with a clear focus on the value-adding production areas. A basement was deliberately omitted. The construction method using precast concrete elements is simple, robust and efficient, while the interior fit-out as a high-quality exposed shell is both functional and durable.

From an energy perspective, the new building is also designed for the future: with a ventilated façade, the use of waste heat, a reversible chiller, a water-to-water heat pump, free cooling and a photovoltaic system on the roof. This creates stable indoor air conditions for consistently high product quality and resource-efficient operation.

With the new building, Aubry is doubling its production area and creating the basis for a productivity increase of more than 100 per cent. The infrastructure has been designed with flexibility in mind and can support future requirements as well – including the possible use of the upper floor for production or the introduction of an automated guided vehicle system. ‍

The Challenge

The existing production infrastructure had reached its limits due to growing order volumes. What was needed was a solution that combined capacity expansion, modernisation and long-term viability without giving up the advantages of the existing site. At the same time, production processes, logistics, building services and the cost framework had to be brought together in one commercially viable overall concept.

Key Success Factors

The project’s success is based on the inside-out planning approach, the close integration of operations planning and architecture, and delivery consistently focused on function and efficiency. The result is a flexible new factory building with a well-thought-out process layout, a sustainable energy concept and optimal connection to the existing facility – providing a strong foundation for further growth and innovation.

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