Ofa Bamberg GmbH takes another step towards a sustainable future
The construction of a biomass plant is an important component of the medical device manufacturer's sustainability strategy, as it will enable almost CO2-neutral production at the Bamberg site. Shortly before Christmas, the excavators rolled in to prepare the foundations for Ofa Bamberg GmbH's new biomass plant. Managing Director Rainer Kliewe and Technical Director Dr. Fabian Bohnen broke ground.
Ofa Bamberg GmbH will use the new biomass plant to generate the process heat required for production and heat the building at the same time. This means that the manufacturer of medical compression stockings and bandages will produce almost CO2-neutrally.
Rainer Kliewe, Managing Director of Ofa Bamberg GmbH, sees the construction of the new plant as a further step towards a sustainable future: “We have made it our mission to act sustainably in all areas and have firmly anchored sustainability in our corporate values. This doesn't just mean using sustainable materials for our products and their packaging. I am delighted that our new heating system will enable us to conserve resources and make the entire production process energy-efficient.”
After more than two years of planning, assembly of the biomass plant, which arrives by heavy transport from southern Thuringia, will begin in the first quarter of 2024. The plant will finally go into operation in the middle of the year.
