The EUR 100 million invested in the construction of the new headquarters is a clear indicator of the WIRTGEN Group's confidence in Germany as a company location and the company's intent to strengthen the Rhein-Neckar conurbation and safeguard the workplaces of the employees of JOSEPH VÖGELE AG.

More competitive with optimized processes

The new factory in Ludwigshafen in Rhineland-Palatinate features a highly flexible layout and optimally coordinated logistics and production processes. They form the basis for the high quality of VÖGELE road paving equipment, stable work flows and further boosts to productivity.

VÖGELE set new standards

The construction site takes on new dimensions day by day and the building work for the production halls was already more or less completed by the end of 2009. Work will focus on the building services systems in the first quarter of 2010. This will involve such works as heating, air-conditioning, ventilation and electrical installations. Work will also begin on fitting the aluminium and glass façades, as well as fitting the office interiors, the production hall installations and outdoor facilities.

Covering some 37 hectares, the world's most advanced factory for the production of road pavers will enter full operation in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Top training at VÖGELE

In addition to the future-oriented approach to production, training is also a major priority at VÖGELE.

Construction of the 2,150m² training centre will provide VÖGELE apprentices and course participants from customers all over the world the perfect learning and training environment.

Training courses for customers are held at Mannheim for some 3,000 participants each year. At the new headquarters in Ludwigshafen, the medium-term goal is over 6,000. The focus in future will be on machine technology and applications technology. Three generously dimensioned training halls will be available to this end, along with a large area for practical paving exercises.

Press contact and product information:

JOSEPH VÖGELE AG

Roland Schug, Anja Sehr

Press and Public Relations

Neckarauer Str. 168 - 228

68146 Mannheim

Germany

Tel.: +49 (0) 621 8105 392

Fax: +49 (0) 621 8105 469

presse@voegele.info

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