Dürr Group receives two large orders

Press Release May 12, 2022

Automation for medical technology and solar panel production

Bietigheim-Bissingen, May 12, 2022 — The Dürr Group has received two strategically important large orders worth a total of over €30 million in the new automation technology business field. The orders, placed in April, went to the automation specialists Teamtechnik and Hekuma, both of which were acquired last year. Teamtechnik will deliver several high-performance stringer systems to a European manufacturer of solar panels. This is, to date, Teamtechnik’s largest order in the solar technology sector. Hekuma was awarded a contract by a medical technology group to construct fully automated production lines for single-use laboratory products. This project in the United States is a key reference in the world’s largest medical technology market and will be executed together with Teamtechnik.

Dr. Jochen Weyrauch, CEO of Dürr AG, says: “These two projects are groundbreaking and not just because of their size. The solar technology order for Teamtechnik shows that the shift in European energy policy is leading to increased investment in the use of renewable energy. The large project for Hekuma is a milestone in our expansion in the North American medical technology market. Combining Hekuma and Teamtechnik’s expertise is what won the customer over.”

Hekuma received the order in the United States, as it has more engineering and production capacity when joining forces with Teamtechnik. In addition, Hekuma can use Teamtechnik’s US site to offer the service for ongoing operation. “The order is an example of the synergies between Hekuma and Teamtechnik. Together, the two companies form a globally efficient competence center for medtech automation,” states Dr. Jochen Weyrauch.

Innovative automation technology for renewable energy
The solar technology order in Europe will see Teamtechnik delivering high-performance systems that automatically connect solar cells to a so-called string. This order is significant not only because of its size but also technologically, since it uses a patented bonding process.

In Europe, there is growing demand for solar systems and other technologies for the use of renewable energy. This is to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and the emission of greenhouse gases, which are harmful for the climate. “The expansion of renewable energy is an opportunity for European technology suppliers and mechanical engineering firms. They ensure reliability and stable supply chains in the provision of solar panels and other climate-friendly technologies,” says Dürr CEO Dr. Jochen Weyrauch.

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Dr. Jochen Weyrauch (CEO of Dürr AG) — **Dr. Jochen Weyrauch**
CEO of Dürr AG

automation solution in medtech production — Under the Dürr Group´s roof, Hekuma and Teamtechnik form a strong competence center for automation solutions in medtech production. Recently Hekuma received a large order in the US which will be executed together with Teamtechnik.

Teamtechnik plant — Automation specialist Teamtechnik, which is part of the Dürr Group, received its largest order ever in the field of production technology for solar modules in April.

About the Dürr Group

The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with extensive expertise in automation and digitalization/Industry 4.0. Its products, systems and services enable highly efficient and resource-saving manufacturing processes in different industries. The Dürr Group supplies sectors like the automotive industry, mechanical engineering, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical technology and woodworking industries. It generated sales of € 3.54 billion in 2021. The company has almost 18,000 employees and 120 business locations in 33 countries. The Dürr Group operates in the market with the brands Dürr, Schenck and HOMAG and with five divisions:

Paint and Final Assembly Systems: paint shops as well as final assembly, testing and filling technology for the automotive industry, assembly and test systems for medical devices
Application Technology: robot technologies for the automated application of paint, sealants and adhesives
Clean Technology Systems: air pollution control, noise abatement systems and coating systems for battery electrodes
Measuring and Process Systems: balancing equipment and diagnostic technology
Woodworking Machinery and Systems: machinery and equipment for the woodworking industry

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