TPT May 2009

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Orbitalum Tools moves into new €4 million premises

oriented concept was developed together with the assigned architect. The building has a total size of approximately 4,200m 2 , of which 1,100m 2 is for the administrative department. It is designed in such a way that additional floors can be added on demand. Short distances between administration, production and shipping serve a quick exchange of information. The set up of the production in cells ensures a perfect setting for an optimized product flow. Heating is currently provided by the underfloor method to all areas including production and the warehouse. This is presently provided by a gas boiler, but alternative systems such as pellet and solar will be possible in the future. Structural analysis has been undertaken to allow for the installation of solar panels on the roof. The administrative wing facilitates effective communication among employees due to an open and transparent layout. In addition, a modern cafeteria area bordered by a Feng Shui garden, creates a healthy and enjoyable area. A new and equipped demo room has also been installed at Orbitalum Tools for customer training. The decision to stay in Singen was made due to the fact that the city has a perfect infrastructure, good relations with the town council, and the majority of employees living there. Orbitalum Tools GmbH – Germany Fax : +49 77 31 792 500 Email : achim.schneider@orbitalum.com Website : www.orbitalum.com

Orbitalum Tools GmbH, Germany, has moved into new custom-designed premises in Singen (Hohentwiel) to take advantage of the company’s recent expansion. The handover event took place in January, with managing director Mr Achim Schneider accepting the ‘key’ from architect Mr Ludwig Schweiger from the city of Rottweil.

The event was accompanied by several high ranking regional politicians and the management of several partners, customers and suppliers, as well as the Orbitalum employees and their families. The employees had already moved into the new headquarters in October 2008, after a construction period of only seven months.

Orbitalum Tools GmbH, formerly known as Georg Fischer GmbH, has been part of ITW (Illinois Tool Works, Chicago) for more than three years.

 Orbitalum’s new facility was developed on the basis of effective communication, energy efficiency and increased space

With a staff of 65 employees, the company is a manufacturer of portable pipe and tube cutting and pipe end preparation machines. This equipment is used in industries including food and beverage, chemical, electronics, power plants, pharmaceutical, pipeline construction and shipbuilding. The growth achieved by the company over the last few years has justified ITW’s investment of approximately €4 million into the new Singen facility. The main objective of the new headquarters is to provide the facilities for modern and effective production and logistics. Various building and energy concepts were evaluated and a future

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