Huber Kunststoff AG - Masterplan and Execution of a Pioneering New Production Facility
Huber Kunststoff AG is one of the leading manufacturers of high‑quality plastic parts and assemblies. IE Plast developed a holistic masterplan and, as general contractor, delivered the new production facility with a sustainable energy concept.
Masterplan and Execution of a Pioneering New Production Facility
Project
Feasibility studies, development of a holistic masterplan and planning and execution as general contractor.
Client
Huber Kunststoff AG
Key Data
Working Together for Project Success
Services provided by IE Group
- Targeted IE master plan based on feasibility studies
- Construction as a general contractor
- Sustainably energy concept with 1,803 photovoltaic modules
- Forward‑planned expansion options for future growth
- Optimally coordinated interaction of all functional areas
- Efficient processes through holistic operational and logistics planning
- Close and structured collaboration between client and planning teams
Challenges & Solutions
Three development options evaluated
Sustainability
Efficient material flow
The Project in Detail
Huber Kunststoff AG combines tool design, tool manufacturing and injection molding production under one roof and is regarded as a specialist in holistic plastics solutions. To support continued growth, the company had already doubled its capacity in 2010.
When further capacity expansion became necessary in 2018, three options were considered: extension of the existing facility, development of adjacent land, or construction of a new greenfield site. Based on feasibility studies and an individual masterplan, Huber Kunststoff AG chose the most efficient solution – implementation with IE Plast.
The Challenge
The evaluation of three development scenarios required an integrated approach to combine toolmaking and injection molding production with efficient material flows. In addition, as a sustainability‑driven company, Huber Kunststoff AG placed strong emphasis on achieving the highest possible level of energy self‑sufficiency based on renewable sources.
Key Success Factors
After securing an ideally suited site in Sommerau, IE Plast developed a tailor‑made masterplan based on a structured zoning concept. The resulting operational layout consistently focuses on productivity. Injection molding production on the ground floor and the tool shop on the upper level are connected via lean lift systems, which also serve as storage for tools and spare parts, enabling efficient material flow. Intelligent coordination of material and personnel flows further enhances operational efficiency. Future readiness was also embedded in the energy concept: the photovoltaic system with 1,803 modules was designed for expansion. If the facility is extended during ongoing operation, the ground‑mounted PV system can be relocated to the roof of the new building.
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