In China, the focus is on modernising industry. Rittal, with its mega investment in its Shanghai site, is well out in front. The company is expanding its production facilities and launching the high-tech production of the VX25 bayable enclosure system – the biggest international investment ever made by Rittal.
In just one year, a lot has happened at Rittal China. The expansion of the production facility at the Rittal plant in Shanghai was completed in a mere 354 days, and the new VX25 production line was put into operation, too. Just like the entire portfolio, the bayable enclosure system can now be delivered within 48 hours.
MICHAEL GALLER,
Managing Director of Rittal China and COO of Rittal Asia
Boosting customers’ competitiveness and responding to their needs – this is the primary aim of the biggest international investment ever made by Rittal. The existing 24,000 square metres of factory and logistics space has been expanded by adding a further 10,000 square metres of new production space, spread over two floors. This represents a real milestone. “This is a massive investment in the future – and it sends out a clear signal about customer proximity and our confidence and trust in the Chinese market,” commented Michael Galler, Managing Director of Rittal China and COO of Rittal Asia, during the opening ceremony at the Shanghai plant in early August. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Rittal management and politicians, as well as by the Chinese staff, who number over 600. “The rapid completion of the new Rittal China factory in under 12 months is an impressive achievement,” Asch said.
FOR MORE SUCCESSFUL CUSTOMERS
As Ingolf Bauer, Business Unit Industry Project Leader at Rittal, explains, this investment is also an investment in the partnership with Chinese customers. “With the VX25, we want to help our customers enjoy even greater success on their respective markets,” he says. The enclosure system helps plant engineers boost efficiency and productivity right along the value chain – from electrical engineering and plant engineering all the way through to operation. Thanks to software from Eplan and the VX25 system technology, processes can be made more than 60 percent faster. “We’re going to be working in close collaboration with Eplan to support our customers throughout the value chain,” Bauer explains.
FOR FUTURE GROWTH
As Michael Galler, points out, this mega project is also extremely important for the operations of Rittal China. “We have no doubt whatsoever that launching the VX25 and expanding our production capacity will boost our efficiency and competitiveness continuously. What’s more, this will help us meet customer needs more effectively and create an even more solid basis for future growth,” he says.
POLITICAL MOMENTUM
Zhao Hongwei, Deputy Chair of the Shanghai Songjiang District Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, also offered his congratulations at the opening ceremony. “I am delighted to be part of this ceremony. The governments of the Songjiang district and the town of Xinqiao have left no stone unturned in their efforts to boost digitalisation and intelligent manufacturing. They have deepened reforms and increased openness to create a broader development platform and a better market environment for Rittal and other foreign companies,” he said.
