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Perfectly proportioned The Endress+Hauser Flowtec production facility in Cernay, France is a lesson in successful international cooperation. Endress+Hauser has been producing flowmeters here for 24 years.
Pre-production of the large pipes supplied by partner Angenstein is also integrated at the site. “This helps us achieve very short delivery times,” points out Matthias Aschberger, who has overseen the French operation for 19 years. Matthias Aschberger, a mechanical engineer who lives on the border with Germany, is closely familiar with the Alsace region and French customs. “France is different from Germany and Switzerland, not only because of the language, but also due to its laws and the mentality of the people,” he adds. “That’s precisely the advantage, though. When different cultures work together, it leads to optimal results for the company nearly every time.” Excellent infrastructure, high performance: More than 300 employees work in Cernay, France.
“We are still benefitting from several bold decisions made by the Endress family in the 90s,” says Matthias Aschberger, factory manager at the Cernay plant. “The company’s founders were keen on fostering cultural exchange and cross-border cooperation in the tri-national region of Germany, Switzerland and France. Our close proximity to the company headquarters means our production facility can take advantage of every available synergy, plus the know-how of our specialists.” Latest methods Over the past 24 years, the Cernay subsidiary of Endress+Hauser Flowtec has developed into a high-tech production facility boasting excellent infrastructure, modern buildings, streamlined production structures and a perfectly organized logistics system. The 27,000-square- meter plant produces electromagnetic flowmeters and vortex instruments using the latest production methods.
“Our close proximity to the company headquarters means that we can take advantage of every available synergy.” Matthias Aschberger, Head of Endress+Hauser Flowtec Division Cernay
Wide variety Cernay manufactures flowmeters with guaranteed traceable accuracy for nearly every industry and for a wide variety of applications. These range from very small diameters, for chemical labs and the pharmaceu tical industry, to DN 2400 pipes found in power plants, dams and large wa terworks (see article on the right). The instruments are continually checked and then tested, calibrated and adjusted with one of the world’s most modern calibration systems. Ten such systems are in continuous operation at Cernay. Cernay produces a broad range of instruments, something that requires a sophisticated production and logistics system. The required productivity stems from streamlined production systems with high-performance equipment, advanced technical processes and ergonomically designed work stations, all of which support core expertise of more than 300 employees at Cernay. Continuous process improvements, employee training and a host of corporate synergies guarantee flexible and on-time deli very of top-quality products to Endress+ Hauser customers.
