Viessmann invests 200 million euros in new heat pump production site in Legnica, Poland
Polish prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki joined Viessmann family members in a foundation stone laying ceremony on July 14th .
Polish prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki joined Viessmann family members in a foundation stone laying ceremony on July 14th.
25th October 2022
Legnica/Allendorf – The Viessmann Group – one of the world's leading suppliers of sustainable climate (heating, cooling, water and air quality) and renewable energy solutions – is investing over 200 million euros in a new heat pump production site in Legnica, Poland. This follows the company’s recent announcement of a record 1 billion euro investment in the expansion of heat pumps and green climate solutions over the next three years.
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Once completed, Legnica’s output will significantly contribute to the supply of Viessmann’s high-efficiency, natural refrigerant-based heat pumps to Central and Eastern Europe markets. Construction is scheduled to be completed in 2023 and the site will eventually employ 1,700 people.
The new facility will accelerate the ramp-up of heat pumps, as part of the company’s sustainable solutions portfolio to decarbonise buildings. It will play a key role in the fight against climate change and European dependence on fossil fuels, particularly from Russian gas imports.
Viessmann is also planning further investments in additional European locations as the company drives forward the expansion of electricity storage, solar thermal and district heating capacities, among other strategic investments.
Viessmann currently employs 2,000 people in Poland having manufactured system components and products in Legnica for over 20 years. In 2023 a further 150 jobs will be created with the opening of a new business unit, Viessmann Refrigeration Solutions, in the country. Through portfolio companies such as Kospel and ETX, the Viessmann family is already building up its diverse green solutions portfolio in the areas of electricity-based heating solutions and district heating from Poland.
The new 50,000 square metre site complements Viessmann’s existing heat pump manufacturing footprint and will set new standards in automation and sustainability. The existing premises are to be expanded and partially rebuilt.
In a speech at a ceremony in Legnica to lay a foundation stone, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said, "Unlike some other companies that only make short-term investments, the family-owned Viessmann company shows how closely it has been connected with Poland for decades. This bond is clearly demonstrated by the new investment in Legnica."
Max Viessmann, CEO Viessmann Group, said, "For more than 105 years, Viessmann has stood for positive change with a clear focus on energy efficiency and the development of new technologies. Today, a site is being built here in Legnica that will help us to further breathe life into our purpose: 'We create living spaces for generations to come.'”
Thomas Heim, CEO Viessmann Climate Solutions, said, "On the way to becoming the leading European supplier of 100% renewable climate solutions, the development of the site in Legnica plays a central role. Through our historic investment, we will achieve a significant expansion of our production capacities, accelerate research and development, and drive forward the expansion of green air conditioning solutions with a focus on heat pumps.”
