VAHLE invests millions in new company campus in Kamen
VAHLE is investing millions in the construction of a new company campus at its headquarters in Kamen. By 2027, modern production facilities and a four-storey administration building will be built on 50,000 square meters.
Paul Vahle GmbH & Co KG is planning to build a new headquarters at its head office in Kamen. A four-storey administration building and state-of-the-art production facilities are to be built on an area of almost 50,000 square meters by 2027. Particular emphasis will be placed on sustainability and creating an attractive working environment for employees. The system provider for intelligent automation solutions and mobile industrial applications is planning to spend a total of more than 60 million euros on the project. The investment also underlines VAHLE's long-term strategy and its commitment to the Kamen site and the entire region.
"We have been based in Kamen since 1956. With our decision for the new VAHLE Campus, we are not only committing ourselves to Germany as a location, but also consolidating our long-standing roots at our headquarters," explains Achim Dries, CEO of the globally active VAHLE Group. An impressive new construction project is being built on an area of almost 50,000 square meters along Westicker Strasse, west of Paul-Vahle-Strasse. It will include state-of-the-art production facilities, highly developed production logistics and an innovative administrative unit. With this project, the world's leading provider of energy and data transmission solutions is planning to significantly increase its production capacity from 2027 in order to meet growing demand.
A completely new factory with state-of-the-art storage areas, including an automated small parts warehouse, an automated pallet warehouse and a honeycomb warehouse, will be built on a floor space of around 15,300 square meters. To ensure sustainable operation, the construction plan includes extensive green roofs and a photovoltaic system with storage in combination with a heat pump. The four-storey administration building is being built on an area of around 3,000 square meters. In addition, an event pavilion with an area of 460 square meters is planned, which will offer a bistro for employees as well as conference and communication areas. The pavilion will also act as the central anchor of the campus and strengthen the link between administration and production.
The focus of the new building is on sustainability and attractiveness for employees. The highest standards will be set to ensure that VAHLE remains not only the largest, but also one of the most attractive employers in the region, offering optimal working conditions for innovative and exciting projects. "With the use of state-of-the-art technologies and comprehensive sustainability initiatives, we are sending a clear signal as a leading employer that radiates beyond the region," explains Dries, adding: "This new building project is one of the largest investments by a family-owned company in the eastern Ruhr area and reaffirms our long-term commitment to the region. Our focus is not only on a sustainable infrastructure, but also on a pleasant working atmosphere that promotes creativity and innovation. This includes ergonomic work and office spaces that create ideal conditions for our employees."
The Mayor of Kamen, Elke Kappen, also emphasizes the importance of VAHLE for the city and the region: "The family-owned company VAHLE is of crucial importance for the economic development of our city. With this building project, VAHLE is once again setting new standards and we are proud that the company is developing so successfully here in Kamen, also in the interests of the workforce. We look forward to further close and good cooperation on this project."
Further information on the project and the company can be found here: VAHLE Campus project page
Detailed information on the construction project and other information will be announced at a separate press conference in early summer 2025.
