Growing with production volume

POLOPLAST GmbH & Co KG, Leonding, Austria

For the planned increase in production at POLOPLAST, Dr. Schönheit + Partner designed a master plan that flexibly adapts to the growing demands for production and administrative space, making the plant in Austria future-proof. The new building integrates seamlessly into the existing structures and lays the foundation for the company’s successful future development.

Tasks and objectives

The aim of the master plan was to add new buildings to the existing ones. The space available for new buildings was very limited, meaning that a lot of expansion space had to be created in a small area. The administration areas in particular needed to be adapted to the existing structures and heights in order to ensure seamless collaboration between the departments. In addition to production and administration areas, a canteen and several meeting facilities were also being created.

Approach and solutions

The master plan was designed with a final state that considers the POLOPLAST production program for 2030 and beyond. As part of this, a cafeteria with integrated meeting and office spaces was created, directly connected to the main entrance and the existing administrative areas. A rooftop terrace expands the social areas and provides an inviting space for employees.

The required production area was implemented on two levels, with space for production-related administration on the periphery. The logistics and storage areas were seamlessly connected to the existing hall, with a vertical extension and expansion providing space for a large high-bay warehouse.

The implementation occurred in three phases: The first phase included the cafeteria with administrative areas, the first half of the production area, and the first half of the storage and logistics extension. In the subsequent construction phases, the two hall buildings are to be gradually extended, thereby reducing the renovation work to a minimum.

Client

POLOPLAST has been developing, producing, and distributing innovative plastic pipe systems for various applications in building services and civil engineering for 70 years. The company stands for modern and sustainable building technology in the areas of building drainage and ventilation. At the municipal level, POLOPLAST pipes are used in public sewage engineering for wastewater disposal, The marine and industrial sectors also rely on tailor-made specialty products.

KPIs at a glance

m €

investment

35.5

steps

implementation steps

3

m²

expansion area

16,400

All relevant services under the same roof:

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