New GEMA headquarters to be realised
Gema Switzerland GmbH is the market leader for powder coating systems and equipment. The numerous innovations and continuous market success have led to rapid growth at Gema and have in the meantime pushed the production site in St. Gallen, Switzerland, to its capacity limits. As the future prospects promise increasing order numbers and growing staff numbers, the company already started looking for a new location in the region in 2018.
Quality products also "Made in Switzerland" in the future
Gema found what it was looking for in Gossau, near the current production site in St.Gallen, Switzerland. The new site has excellent transport links. From spring 2022, a modern production plant will be built here, which will exceed all current energy standards from an ecological point of view. All the energy required will be obtained mainly from the sun and the building will be heated with geothermal energy. This will reduce emissions to a minimum. "Powder coating is one of the most environmentally friendly surface treatments. With our new building, we will also take this aspect into account," says Bruno Egger, Global Operations Manager.
A highlight of the new building will be the modern and more spacious test and coating laboratory, which will now have four coating lines. This will enable Gema to carry out coating tests for its customers from all over the world even more efficiently and in a more practical manner.
With the investment in the new production site, Gema continues to be committed to Switzerland as a location. Gema is thus consistently pursuing its strategy to continue producing and supplying high-quality and reliable products in the future.
An essential factor for the long-lasting success is the motivated workforce, which represents the basis and the driving force of the company. At the new location, Gema will also consciously rely on young talents in addition to experienced and long-standing employees. "These are important for us to bring new perspectives and outside views to our international company. We encourage and support young, committed employees in their professional development. They will become the future leaders who will continue to position Gema successfully in the market," says Group President Claudio Merengo.
From winter 2023, the proven and successful powder coating equipment will be manufactured at the new production site.
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