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On a surface area of 11,000 m², the egeGigaFab at the egeplast headquarters manufactures microducts needed for the Europe-wide broadband expansion. State-of-the-art plant technology and a high degree of automation are the highlights of the new factory. Highgrade fibre optic networks are operators‘ most important asset. With egeplast Microducts, they ensure long-term protection of their fibres.
„In my experience, egeplast has always been at the top in matters of quality and manufacturing innovations in the microduct industry and has come to reaffirm its position by establishing the egeGigaFab. The egeGigaFab offers a backdrop which could belong to a sci-fi movie set. Production processes are extremely efficient while at the same time setting a new standard in terms of quality and a reduced CO2 footprint“
Joeri Van Bogaert, FTTH Council Europe President 2007-2010
Production area
11.000 m²
System technology with a high degree of automation
State of the Art
Storage area
40.000 m²
Photovoltaic system with an output of over
1.300 kWp
Premium quality
Production of microducts at egeplast began in 2003 and has become a significant line of business for the company over the recent years. Headed by division manager Ralf Utsch, constant sales growth could be achieved over the last 15 years. Product quality was perceived as premium by German and international clients throughout, although manufacturing efficiency and production logistics were clearly capable of improvement. At the end of 2021, egeplast, a family-owned company, then decided to make an investment into a “dedicated” microduct manufacturing facility to be launched in Greven on a recently acquired 40,000 m2 neighboring plot.
Capacity expansion and a high degree of automation
Under the leadership of engineering manager Dr.-Ing. Tobias Hallmann, a production facility was created that is second to none. Manufacturing of microducts in the egeGigFab started mid 2024, and the scheduled capacity expansion was reached in Q4. The entire product, production, logistics and material supply concept was rethought from scratch to ensure that the company would remain competitive in Germany, with its high labour and energy costs in the future, too.
Output speed has doubled, set-up times have been shortened, and the degree of automation is astounding in the eyes of many visitors. Dr.-Ing. Herbert Müller, a member of the egeplast Advisory Board, commented. “I have known extrusion for 40 years, but I have never seen such a modern production facility”. Joeri Van Bogaert, who has been intimately familiar with the fibre optics market for the last two decades and served as the President of the Fiber-to-the-Home-Council 2007-2010, said: “In my experience, egeplast has always been at the top in matters of quality and manufacturing innovations in the microduct industry and has come to reaffirm its position by establishing the egeGigaFab.
The egeGigaFab offers a backdrop which could belong to a sci-fi movie set. Production processes are extremely efficient while at the same time setting a new standard in terms of quality and a reduced CO2 footprint” . The roof of the 11,000 m2 hall features a photovoltaic installation with a capacity of 1,300 kWp.
A warm invitation
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all parties involved for their huge and untiring commitment in the planning, construction and startup phases. Our clients are cordially invited to take a tour of our new factory. You are most welcome to get a personal impression of the quality label “Made in Germany“ for the expansion of the European fibre optic network.
Ralf Utsch
Head of Cable Protection Systems Division, egeplast international GmbH
E-Mail: Ralf.Utsch@egeplast.de
Tel.: +49 2575 9710 120
