Work on the extension of our Dorfen plant is progressing: A lot has happened since the ground was broken about a year ago. Finished structural work has taken the place of previous plans. Hence Schreiner Group is consistently implementing its growth strategy at the location, creating the basis for state-of-the-art production and logistics processes.

Structural Work Is Completed, Interior Construction in Progress

“We’ve achieved decisive milestones in recent months,” reported Erich Pably, the Plant Manager in Dorfen. “The structural work is finished, the final layout has been coordinated, and interior construction work is in full swing.” Now, floorings and electrical systems are being installed and air conditioning technology is being integrated. The new part of the building is starting to take its final shape step by step. “We’re currently implementing a driverless transport system (DTS) to automate material transportation in the existing building,” Pably said.

Next Steps: Completion and Move-In

The schedule for the coming months has been finalized: The construction work is planned to be finished by September 2025. The official handover in November will be followed by the first functions moving in. Initially, the non-production functions will be relocated to the new building: logistics with the receiving department, the raw materials warehouse, and the shipping department are going to move in as well as the ink store including the mixing department and the quality management office. “In addition, the DTS will be connected with the enterprise resource planning system, as a result of which we’re going to achieve major efficiency enhancements also in terms of our logistics processes,” explained Plant Manager Erich Pably.

More Space for Innovative Production

The extension significantly enlarges the production footprint in Dorfen. Two ultramodern printing machines will be put into operation there in the coming years: a hybrid printing machine combining flexographic and digital printing and a screen-printing machine to be relocated from the headquarters location to Dorfen. To complement them, state-of-the-art finishing machines are planned that will further enhance the efficiency and quality of the production operations. “With the extension, we’re not only creating more space but also optimal conditions for our further growth,” Erich Pably emphasized. “The extension is an important step to enlarge our capacities and to optimally position the Dorfen location for the future.”