B. Braun Medical AG – Production Expansion Through Holistic General Planning in Plastics Processing
The B. Braun Group is one of the world’s most established providers of pharmaceutical and medical technology products. IE Plast was responsible for the Planning and Execution of a major production expansion, doubling cleanroom manufacturing capacity within 18 months while operations continued without interruption.
Production Expansion Through Holistic General Planning in Plastics Processing
Project
Planning and Execution of a production expansion under cleanroom conditions.
Client
B. Braun Medical AG
Key Data
Working Together for Project Success
Services provided by IE Group
- General planning of the extension building
- Planning and and Execution of the cleanroom concept
- 18 months from lproject start to operational readiness following Operational Qualification (OQ)
- Flexibility adaptation of industrial buildings to dynamic market requirements
- Reduction of operating costs through improved energy efficiency
- Doubling cleanroom production capacity
- Optimisation and automation of logistics processes
- Construction was carried out during ongoing operation
Challenges & Solutions
Doubling Capacity
Flexibility for New Technologies
Clean room conversion without downtime
The Project in Detail
B. Braun Medical AG produces highly specialised single‑use plastic components at its site in Escholzmatt. Continuous portfolio expansion and the introduction of new product systems required a substantial increase in production capacity. As general planner, IE Plast assumed responsibility for integrated construction, operational and logistics planning. Particular attention was paid to the stringent requirements of cleanroom‑based plastics production. Through IE’s cross‑disciplinary expertise in logistics, automation and cleanroom design, production capacity at the existing site was almost doubled.
The Challenge
The project demanded a high degree of flexibility to respond to changing market conditions and emerging technologies in plastics processing. At the same time, production processes had to be further automated to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs. The primary objective was to double production capacity within the existing facility. This required a comprehensive reorganisation of plastics processing workflows, replacement of the existing sterilisation system with a more efficient solution, and the creation of additional space for the development of new technologies - all while maintaining ongoing operations.
Key success Factors
A decisive factor was IE Plast’s extensive experience in the plastics industry, particularly in Cleanroo environments. IE Plast not only delivered complete construction planning but also redesigned all operational and logistics processes without interrupting production. A holistic phasing strategy ensured that cleanroom conditions were maintained throughout the project. Careful coordination of construction and operational activities, combined with close cooperation between B. Braun Medical AG and IE Plast, ensured adherence to budget, schedule and quality requirements.
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