Bosch Rexroth, a Slovenian company affiliated with the renowned German group, has announced the launch of its new commercial and production facility near Ljubljana airport. Consolidating employees from the company's three existing locations, this expansion aims to accommodate increased production and generate at least 123 new jobs.
Having established a presence in Slovenia for 25 years since Domel's sale of Indramat Elektromotorji to Mannesmann Rexroth in 1998, Bosch Rexroth has become a vital part of the group. The company was renamed Bosch Rexroth in 2016 and contributed significantly to the group's revenue of EUR 7 billion last year.
Reinhard Schäfer, a member of the executive board of Bosch Rexroth AG overseeing production and quality management, expressed the company's ambitious plan to achieve EUR 10 billion in sales by 2028 during the launch on June 16. The newly inaugurated production plant in Brnik will play a crucial role in realizing this goal.
Martin Andreas Hansen, managing director of Bosch Rexroth Slovenia, highlighted the impressive specifications of the new facility, encompassing 24,500 square meters. It features 14,000 square meters of production surfaces, 4,000 square meters dedicated to logistics, 4,000 square meters of office space, and 2,500 square meters allocated for technical areas.
Construction on the Brnik facility commenced in mid-2022, and a significant portion of the company's operations have already transitioned to the new location.
As specialists in developing and manufacturing advanced electric motors and spot welding transformers for industries such as automotive, machine tools, and production automation, Bosch Rexroth customizes its products to meet specific customer requirements. The expansion into the new plant will also enable the company to include screwdrivers in its product range. Furthermore, a portion of the production currently taking place in Germany will be relocated to Brnik, streamlining the assembly of servo motors.
The company has set a goal to increase its output by 200% over the next three years. At the start of construction, Bosch Rexroth had approximately 400 employees, a number projected to surpass 500 by the end of the year.
Prime Minister Robert Golob expressed his support for Bosch Rexroth's investment, emphasizing the importance of technological advancements in combating climate change. Golob underscored the significance of industry electrification, recognizing the crucial role that Bosch Rexroth plays in this transition.
Amid the challenges posed by the pandemic, the Ukraine crisis, and energy concerns, Golob emphasized the importance of responsible businesses investing in a sustainable future. He also highlighted the significance of employee satisfaction in driving higher added value and wages, a sentiment echoed by Bosch Rexroth executives.
Golob expressed his hope for more success stories like Bosch Rexroth's investment in Slovenia, serving as an inspiration for future endeavors.
In recognition of its investment of EUR 13.2 million, the company will receive a state incentive of EUR 830,000.
