KSB launches in Frankfurt
Expansion Ceremony of Eta Production Base
On June 9, KSB held the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of its Eta production facility in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, marking another significant milestone in the company's efforts to advance high-efficiency pump manufacturing. This investment exceeds €70 million and stands as one of KSB's largest single-project investments worldwide to date.
At the groundbreaking ceremony, Dr. Stephan Timmermann, CEO of KSB Group, joined Simone Schneider, State Secretary for Economic Affairs of Rhineland-Palatinate, Nicolas Meyer, Mayor of Frankenthal, and approximately 400 employees in wielding shovels to mark the beginning of a new era of production.
The newly expanded Eta factory will serve as Europe's technological hub for electronically controlled pumps, integrating digitalization, energy efficiency, and smart manufacturing principles.
The expansion project is scheduled for completion by 2030, involving a comprehensive upgrade of the workshop layout, optimized restructuring of machining, assembly, and logistics areas, as well as renovation of the aging production hall.
By optimizing production processes, the Eta factory's annual capacity will increase from 54,000 to 65,000 pumps while maintaining KSB's consistent high-quality standards. The new facility will also feature green roofs, photovoltaic systems, and a drying system integrated with the headquarters' heating network to achieve energy efficiency.
The Eta production line is now manufacturing the next-generation EtaLine Pro pumps for construction applications. Given the growing market demand for variable-frequency pumps—where such equipment accounts for 10% to 15% of Europe's electricity consumption—this upgrade not only boosts production capacity but also significantly enhances energy efficiency, delivering more sustainable solutions for customers.
Since Dr. Fritz Krisam of KSB first introduced the Eta pump series in 1935/36, it has evolved into the "mother of standardized pumps" and remains a core symbol of KSB. Dr. Timmermann stated: "The Eta is not merely a product—it is the 'heart' of KSB."
This expansion demonstrates KSB's strong commitment to its operations in Germany and highlights the company's ambition in technological innovation, sustainable development, and global market competitiveness. The completion of the new plant in Frankenthal will lay a solid foundation for the production of high-efficiency pumps over the coming decades.
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