With the construction start for the new multi-purpose building at Elektro-Thermit GmbH & Co. KG in Halle (Saale), Goldschmidt is sending a clear signal for the strategic development of this longstanding site. The new building is a core element of a comprehensive modernisation concept designed to make the location future-proof. Completion is scheduled for the third quarter of 2027, with construction carried out by construction company Goldbeck.
As part of the modernisation programme, all buildings and facilities have been thoroughly assessed and will be further developed in line with the company’s long-term strategy. In addition, the expansion will provide extra capacity for innovative business areas, such as the development of battery-powered +S® tools for the Thermit® welding process.
13 sub-projects for sustainable growth
The modernisation concept encompasses 13 independent sub-projects that are being implemented step by step. The first major milestones have already been achieved, including the expansion of the Thermit® welder training centre, which has doubled training capacity at the site and enhanced facilities with modern training and social spaces.
The new multi-purpose building brings another core area of the site concept to life. The new facility combines a mechatronic production centre with a modern office wing and provides optimally equipped spaces for production, research, and training.
Voices from the company
Dr.-Ing. Jörg Semmler, Managing Director of Elektro-Thermit GmbH & Co. KG, emphasises:
“With the construction start for the new multi-purpose building, we are actively driving innovation and growth at our Halle site. We are strengthening the future viability of our facility, creating space for new business opportunities and ensuring that we will continue to play a leading role in our industry.”
“These investments represent a clear commitment to the Halle site. As a family-owned 'hidden champion' in the rail sector, the Goldschmidt Group always takes a long-term perspective. Our customers demand innovation and reliability – and we are ideally placed here to deliver both,” explains Dr Georg Friberg, CEO of the Goldschmidt Group. “With this comprehensive modernisation and expansion programme, we are laying the foundations to remain a reliable partner to the rail infrastructure sector worldwide for decades to come.”
By implementing the site concept, Goldschmidt is making a clear statement: Halle remains a central hub for innovation and production of modern Thermit® solutions – today and in the future.
