The move forms part of one of the largest investment programmes in the company’s history. The new funding supplements previously announced capital expenditure and will be directed towards expanding manufacturing capability at sites in Europe, the United States and Asia to support long-term supply reliability.
Chief executive Joachim Ley said demand was rising sharply across several continents, with AI data centre projects showing particularly rapid growth. “We are seeing highly dynamic growth across our global markets,” he said. “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.”
Existing facilities are already operating at high utilisation levels. Ziehl-Abegg’s US operations have established the conditions for round-the-clock three-shift production, while several German sites are running continuous weekday and weekend shifts. The company’s plant in China has been operating a three-shift system since last autumn.
The expanded investment is intended to support two strategic goals: enabling growth in future-oriented markets and safeguarding supply for existing customers. “These investments do more than strengthen our competitive position,” Ley added. “They also help secure the jobs of our existing employees around the world. By expanding capacity across all major regions, we are creating a stable foundation for the continued development of our business.”