The new energy center was completed within the planned 14-month construction period. Groundbreaking took place in November 2024. The facility now provides the plant with heat and steam.
The primary energy sources are residual materials from regional agriculture and forestry, as well as by-products from the wood industry, which are used to generate heat and steam. A gas boiler supplements energy and steam generation during peak demand and in the winter months. The generated steam is used both as process steam in production and to heat the site. For KOB, this marks a major step toward a more sustainable energy supply without compromising reliability of supply.
Dr. Achim Hehl, Managing Director of KOB, emphasizes: “With the new biomass steam plant, we are making a targeted investment in a future-proof energy supply for our Wolfstein site. It is a key element of our sustainability strategy and also strengthens a reliable and long-term energy supply for our operations.”
The modernization of the energy infrastructure is part of a comprehensive investment program at the Wolfstein site. In addition to the new energy center, the program includes a new wastewater treatment plant and additional major infrastructure measures, such as the extension of the spinning mill production building.
These investments enable KOB and HARTMANN to lay the groundwork for sustainable and competitive production in Germany.
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