REHAU Announces Grand Opening of Second Cullman, Ala. Plant
REHAU is pleased to announce the grand opening of its second manufacturing plant in Cullman, Ala. Located adjacent to the company’s existing automotive production plant, the new Plant Cullman Construction more than doubles capacity for the production of cross-linked polyethylene piping (PEX) and will create up to 100 additional jobs over the next four years.
To accommodate the increased production, REHAU has invested more than $20 million in construction and equipment for the new 200,000 square-foot facility. The expansion provides space for PEX production, warehousing and shipping.
“With the start-up of the new lines, Plant Cullman Construction will be able to keep up with growing demand and produce nearly all of REHAU’s North American PEX requirement,” said Dr. Kitty Saylor, REHAU North America chief executive officer.
“Expanding our facilities in Cullman, Ala., represents REHAU’s ongoing commitment to this community, a commitment that began more than 10 years ago when we chose it as our production hub to service the growing number of southern U.S. automotive manufacturing plants,” said Saylor. “With its injection molding and painting capabilities, Plant Cullman Automotive remains a premier production facility.”
Plant Cullman began manufacturing for the construction industry in 2003. PEX produced at the plant is used in radiant heating, snow and ice melting (SIM), fire protection and plumbing applications.
“When we realized our demand justified a dedicated PEX production facility, Plant Cullman was the obvious choice. It is our newest North American plant, making it the best equipped to take on more complex processes such as the cross-linking of PEX,” explained Niklas Braun, REHAU vice president, operations and technology. “Cullman also has the best logistics expertise based on the sequenced and just-in-time (JIT) delivery requirements of the plant’s automotive customers.”
The transfer of production has made German plant production lines readily available for increased European business, while also saving on shipping costs of product to fulfill North American market demands.
As a key component to this expansion, the new distribution facility will be equipped with SAP LES (Logistics Execution System), an advanced warehouse management system (WMS). The system includes SAP-Console functionality to enable wireless data collection transfers via bar code scanning of each box of product. This completely paperless system will lead to increased productivity and reduced order cycle time.
For additional information, contact: REHAU, 1501 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE, Leesburg, VA 20176. Phone: 1.800.247.9445. Fax: 1.800.627.3428. Web site: www.rehau.com.
REHAU delivers “Unlimited Polymer Solutions,” and is the premium worldwide brand for polymer-based innovations and systems in construction, automotive and industry. The company generates continuous growth through its expertise and innovative capabilities in materials development, systems design and surface technology. More than 15,000 employees at more than 170 locations around the world ensure success of the independent, privately held company.
To accommodate the increased production, REHAU has invested more than $20 million in construction and equipment for the new 200,000 square-foot facility. The expansion provides space for PEX production, warehousing and shipping.
“With the start-up of the new lines, Plant Cullman Construction will be able to keep up with growing demand and produce nearly all of REHAU’s North American PEX requirement,” said Dr. Kitty Saylor, REHAU North America chief executive officer.
“Expanding our facilities in Cullman, Ala., represents REHAU’s ongoing commitment to this community, a commitment that began more than 10 years ago when we chose it as our production hub to service the growing number of southern U.S. automotive manufacturing plants,” said Saylor. “With its injection molding and painting capabilities, Plant Cullman Automotive remains a premier production facility.”
Plant Cullman began manufacturing for the construction industry in 2003. PEX produced at the plant is used in radiant heating, snow and ice melting (SIM), fire protection and plumbing applications.
“When we realized our demand justified a dedicated PEX production facility, Plant Cullman was the obvious choice. It is our newest North American plant, making it the best equipped to take on more complex processes such as the cross-linking of PEX,” explained Niklas Braun, REHAU vice president, operations and technology. “Cullman also has the best logistics expertise based on the sequenced and just-in-time (JIT) delivery requirements of the plant’s automotive customers.”
The transfer of production has made German plant production lines readily available for increased European business, while also saving on shipping costs of product to fulfill North American market demands.
As a key component to this expansion, the new distribution facility will be equipped with SAP LES (Logistics Execution System), an advanced warehouse management system (WMS). The system includes SAP-Console functionality to enable wireless data collection transfers via bar code scanning of each box of product. This completely paperless system will lead to increased productivity and reduced order cycle time.
For additional information, contact: REHAU, 1501 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE, Leesburg, VA 20176. Phone: 1.800.247.9445. Fax: 1.800.627.3428. Web site: www.rehau.com.
REHAU delivers “Unlimited Polymer Solutions,” and is the premium worldwide brand for polymer-based innovations and systems in construction, automotive and industry. The company generates continuous growth through its expertise and innovative capabilities in materials development, systems design and surface technology. More than 15,000 employees at more than 170 locations around the world ensure success of the independent, privately held company.
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© REHAU Incorporated 2008