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A new hub for future-proof production: Hymer celebrates the topping-out of its new Competence Center in Bad Waldsee

09/18/2024
  • Hymer is constructing a state-of-the-art Competence Center in Bad Waldsee dedicated to sandwich panel manufacturing for vehicle bodywork parts.
  • Spanning around 8,300 square metres, the new facility will offer ample space for the foaming department, side-wall pre-assembly and logistics.
  • The project is set for completion by March 2025, with full-scale operations expected to commence in summer 2025.

Hymer has completed the topping-out of its new Competence Center for sandwich panel manufacturing. With its cutting-edge infrastructure and the associated optimised production processes, the new facility is designed to meet the rising demand for motorhomes and caravans while also laying the groundwork for future innovation.

 “Our new Competence Center for sandwich panel manufacturing in Bad Waldsee marks a major step forward for Hymer’s manufacturing capabilities. With its cutting-edge infrastructure and streamlined production processes, we are boosting our capacity and laying the groundwork for future developments. We look forward to starting production there in summer 2025,” says Hans-Georg Rauh, Technical Managing Director of Hymer GmbH & Co. KG.

The new facility, located in the northwestern section of Hymer’s Factory 3 in Bad Waldsee, spans approximately 8,300 square metres. The state-of-the-art production site will house the company’s sandwich panel manufacturing processes, including foaming, side-wall pre-assembly and logistics.

Great care was taken to ensure the Competence Center is as climate-friendly as possible in terms of its energy supply, supporting sustainable and resource-efficient production. Around 40 per cent of the roof will be greened after construction, improving the microclimate in the production area. An adjacent photovoltaic system will also be used to generate sustainable energy for the production facility. Additionally, the Competence Center will be equipped with its own heat pumps, providing efficient, eco-friendly heating.

A section of the new building will be fitted with a unit that serves as a social and break area, while also providing the option to expand the internal prefabrication areas. The building is expected to be completed and ready for occupation by March 2025, with full-scale production set to begin in summer 2025.

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Frank Heinrichsen

Hymer GmbH & Co KG
Holzstraße 19
88339 Bad Waldsee
Germany

Tel: +49 (0) 7524 999-0
E-mail presse@hymer.com

About Hymer GmbH & Co. KG

Since its foundation in 1957, Hymer has been a household name in motorhomes and caravans “made in Germany”. The company is not only notable for its long tradition and passion for motorhoming, but is also one of the leading manufacturers in the premium sector thanks to its high standards of quality and consistent record of innovation. Hymer GmbH & Co. KG markets its products under the four brands Hymer Motor Caravans, Hymer Camper Vans, Eriba Caravans and Hymer Original Parts. Hymer GmbH & Co. KG is part of the Erwin Hymer Group SE.



About the Erwin Hymer Group

The Erwin Hymer Group is a 100 percent subsidiary of THOR Industries, the world’s leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles with just over 22,000 employees worldwide. The Erwin Hymer Group unites motorhome and caravan manufacturers as well as motorhome and caravan accessory specialists, hire and financing services under one roof. The motorhome and caravan brands Buccaneer, Bürstner, Carado, Crosscamp, Dethleffs, Elddis, Eriba, Etrusco, Hymer, Laika, LMC, Niesmann+Bischoff, Sunlight and Xplore, the rental companies Crossrent, McRent and rent easy, the chassis specialist Goldschmitt, the accessories specialist Movera and the touring portal freeontour all belong to the Erwin Hymer Group.

Further information is provided at www.erwinhymergroup.com.

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