Austria: The producer of track construction and maintenance machines has started construction of a 12,000 m2 workshop at its main production site in Linz.
Located close to the mechanical assembly workshop, the new building will provide a single space for final assembly of rolling stock, which is now spread across several sites outside of the Linz one. According to the company, the new hall will significantly increase the efficiency of production processes and shorten production times.
Plasser & Theurer management gives the go-ahead for the construction of the new production site. Source: Plasser & Theurer
The investment will exceed €60 mln. There are plans for 15 assembly stations for track-laying machines and four access tracks. The facility, which will employ 180 specialists, is expected to be operational in early 2027.
Plasser & Theurer tamping machine at the Linz plant. Source: Plasser & Theurer
In October last year, the Austrian producer expanded its assembly facilities in the USA, by commissioning a new 7,600 m2 site in Chesapeake. A total of $32 mln was invested in a site, employing 75 people.
