Stadler Pankow GmbH, a member company of Swiss Stadler Rail Group, has opened its new plant in Berlin-Hohenschönhausen, at an official ceremony.
During the celebrations, the first tram produced in Hohenschönhausen rolled out of the sheds.
Spurred by new national and international orders, Stadler is investing around €10 million in two new production sites in Berlin.
The main focus of the Gehrenseestrasse plant in Hohenschönhausen will be final assembly of the vehicles.
A new site in Berlin-Reinickendorf will handle production of bodyshells for the double-decker multiple-unit train KISS.
“Berlin’s industry is fit for the future,” said Berlin’s Mayor, Klaus Wowereit.
“After radical restructuring, it is now contributing again to the economic growth of our capital city.
“We are delighted that innovative and internationally competitive businesses are locating to Berlin. They profit from a close mesh with an excellent local research environment.”
Michael Daum, Director of Stadler Pankow GmbH, adds:
“Berlin’s ample, skilled and highly qualified workforce offers us a clear advantage in this location.
“Our market estimates indicate that we are going to create 300 new jobs at our sites in Berlin and Brandenburg by 2013.”
Stadler Pankow has been active on the German market since 2000 and has quadrupled its workforce over the past decade.
