Ziehl-Abegg invests in its machinery, tooling and production capacity
posted on 30th Jun 2026 11:17
The company is continuing its growth trajectory with one of the largest investment programmes in its history. In addition to the capital expenditure already planned, a further 90 million EUR will be allocated to expanding manufacturing capacity worldwide. The additional funding will be used for new machinery, tooling and production equipment at sites in Europe, the United States and Asia. The objective is to ensure that rising demand for energy-efficient fans and drive systems can be met reliably over the long term.
"We are seeing highly dynamic growth across our global markets," says Joachim Ley, Chief Executive Officer of Ziehl-Abegg. "Demand from the AI data centre sector is increasing particularly rapidly. At the same time, we are experiencing strong growth in applications related to building ventilation, heat pumps and refrigeration."
Market demand is developing so dynamically across several continents that existing facilities are already operating at high utilisation levels. In the United States, the necessary conditions for round-the-clock three-shift production have been established. Several German sites are also operating continuously, including weekend shifts. The company's plant in China has been running a three-shift operation since last autumn.
Through the expansion of its manufacturing capacity, Ziehl-Abegg is pursuing two strategic objectives: enabling growth in future-oriented markets while ensuring reliable supply for its existing customer base. Ziehl-Abegg is one of the world's leading manufacturers of fans, electric motors and control systems. The additional investment underlines the company's commitment to strengthening its position in key growth markets while supporting sustainable long-term expansion across its international manufacturing network.
