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Ebm-Papst begins €66m investment

Spatenstich_251pxGERMANY: Ebm-Papst has broken ground on a new 38,000m² distribution centre to be built adjacent to its factory in Hollenbacher.

The new building is expected to cost around €36m and is due to be completed at the end of 2016.

In addition to the distribution centre, in early 2016 ebm-papst will also begin constructing new buildings at its Mulfingen site that will house expanded research and administrative areas. Two new buildings will be integrated into the existing business landscape to provide additional office space and new measuring and testing facilities. The fan specialist will be investing a further €30m in this project.

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