Innovation Hub: production and research under one roof

The planned company headquarters, located on a 42,000 m² site, was designed to accommodate the company's projected future growth. As a newly constructed headquarters, it will not only feature a process-optimized production hall but also the newly designed KiTech technical center, equipped with state-of-the-art research, laboratory, and training areas. One of the objectives was to provide direct customer access to various areas of expertise, ranging from powder analysis and granulation to compression and final product analysis, offering a representative insight into the company's expertise.

Through comprehensive and integrated planning, including factory planning, architecture, and open space planning, Dr. Schönheit + Partner developed a forward-thinking company headquarters in close collaboration with Kilian. “Plant-on-demand” was the keyword for flexibilization and optimization of production: the production output can be flexibly adapted to the demand situation. The new factory combines Germany's locational advantages with significant efficiency and cost benefits.

Its architectural appearance, planned according to our proven concept “from the inside out” and, with an inviting entrance feature, enhances the external perception of the corporate identity. The planning includes halls with a total floor area of 9,000 m² dedicated to the high-tech production of tableting systems. Additionally, 6,000 m² of floor space were allocated for the administration and development area, enabling clear separation while ensuring optimal networking between the various company divisions. Furthermore, the close integration of production and office areas in well thought-out architecture makes a significant contribution to making the day-to-day work of the around 300 employees both efficient and future-oriented.

Romaco Kilian is a leading manufacturer of tablet presses for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food and chemical industries. Its portfolio ranges from R&D presses to robust high-performance machines for demanding applications. In 2013, IMA Kilian GmbH & Co. KG was integrated into the Romaco Group, a leading international supplier of machines and integrated system solutions for the development, production and packaging of pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics and chemical products.