Construction work on our factory site has been progressing since November, following ground preparation work in late summer 2024. The new factory will be equipped with state-of-the-art production facilities, with a high-performance facility for the production of soluble oat flakes at its core. With this investment, we are laying the foundation for long-term growth.
"The start of construction of Plant 6 is a very special moment for our company," emphasizes Dr. Friederike Driftmann-Egelhof, CEO of Peter Kölln GmbH & Co. KGaA. "The last new building, Plant 5, was opened by my father. Now I'm standing here, setting the course for the future of our family business with the construction of Plant 6," the 32-year-old continues.
The construction of the new production plant represents an investment in capacity expansion, renewal and sustainability. In addition to the more than 5,000 m 2 In addition to its large production area, the plant will also include additional space for a fully automated high-bay warehouse system designed to optimize intralogistics processes. The approximately 20-meter-high, solid reinforced concrete structure will feature a solar array and two heat pumps, which, among other things, will feed the generated green electricity directly back into the plant's heating system.
“The city of Elmshorn and Peter Kölln have been connected for over 200 years,” said Volker Hatje, Mayor of Elmshorn. “I am delighted that Dr. Friederike Driftmann-Egelhof will also be
"The 7th generation of the family business has made a clear commitment to the Elmshorn location with the construction of the new plant. Kölln is an important employer in this region and a reliable business partner for us," Hatje continued.
Completion and commissioning of Plant 6 is planned for autumn 2025.
