German-based Sennebogen has unveiled a state-of-the-art steel component facility in Hungary, further strengthening its capacity to address the surging demand in the waste management and recycling equipment niche.

The newly established unit, referred to as Termelés-Logistic-Centrum (TLC), operates autonomously and is dedicated to crafting medium to heavy welded steel structures tailored for machinery.

Walter Sennebogen, the chief stakeholder of the firm, commented, “Sennebogen's engineering wing has witnessed remarkable growth lately. The TLC GmbH is now pivotal in supplying steel assemblies to us. This strategic move in Hungary not only amplifies our existing production potential but also ensures we're prepared for future demands.”

Annually, TLC boasts the capability to roll out 20,000 tons of steel structures. These structures, which can extend up to 30 meters and weigh as much as 25 tons, are suitable for equipment like material handlers, cranes, and telescopic loaders. The facility's product roster encompasses telescopic cranes, the lower trolley sections for mobile cranes, footstands, top carriage frameworks, cabin elevators, sliding panels, and lifting apparatus for material relocation cranes.

Situated southwest of Budapest in Litér, the facility spans over 29,000 square meters of enclosed space and is kitted out with contemporary machining tools, including setups for both flame and laser cutting.

Sennebogen emphasizes the plant's sustainable ethos. The company reveals, “Our facility is powered by a 2.4-megawatt solar energy system, ensuring its self-sustainability. Furthermore, the administrative block benefits from eco-friendly underfloor heating, and the manufacturing area leverages concrete core activation for efficient heating.”

The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of Walter Sennebogen, Michael Seiferling, the Site's Managing Director, alongside Hungarian dignitaries like the Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister, Péter Szijjártó, and MP Károly Kontrát.

Reflecting on the expansion, Michael Seiferling noted, “This establishment complements our earlier steel component production hub in Balatonfüred, with both sites being interconnected for logistical purposes.”