TGW Logistics has launched a 16,000-square-meter production facility and an automated storage system at its Marchtrenk headquarters. The 150-million-euro investment, operational as of July 2026, aims to support the company’s growth strategy, with plans to double annual revenue to two billion euros by 2030.
Expansion and Production Capacity in Marchtrenk
By consolidating operations previously split between the Wels site and various rented spaces, the company expects to optimize efficiency and shorten internal transport routes. Full operation of the facility is scheduled to be phased in by the end of August 2026.
According to the company, 700 specialists at the Marchtrenk and Wels locations currently manufacture approximately 90 percent of the modules used in the firm’s global logistics projects. These components range from conveyor systems and stacker cranes to shuttle robots. Following the transition, the Wels facility will specialize exclusively in the production of the energy-efficient KingDrive conveyor technology. This technology features gearless motor rollers designed for a longer service life and a 10 percent reduction in energy consumption compared to other motor roller varieties. Meanwhile, the Marchtrenk location will handle the assembly of all other international logistics modules, including shuttle robots, stacker cranes reaching heights of up to 25 meters, conveyor technology for pallets and roll containers, and control cabinets.
Automated Storage and Technical Infrastructure
The centerpiece of the new facility is a high-density, automated storage system. The installation features a high-bay warehouse capable of holding 11,000 pallets and a shuttle-based system providing 49,000 storage locations for containers, all powered by TGW technology. The system serves a dual purpose: supplying the production line with necessary components and distributing spare parts to customers globally. The entire internal logistics process—including the movement of parts on picking carts and pallets to assembly and picking stations—is managed by the company’s proprietary WERX software.
Strategic Growth and Sustainability Targets
With a record order intake of 1.5 billion euros reported, the company is preparing for rapid capacity utilization. Beyond the new production hall, TGW Logistics plans to double the size of its existing office building by the first half of 2028. These projects represent a total capital expenditure of 150 million euros.
Energy management remains a priority for the new site. The facility is equipped with a 7,200-square-meter rooftop photovoltaic system capable of producing 1.2 GWh annually, which the company states can cover the entire energy demand of the production line under optimal conditions. Temperature regulation is handled through a combination of heat pumps, a deep-bore geothermal field, and an automated night-ventilation system, which provides resource-saving and environmentally friendly climate control during the summer months.
Sources: Wirtschaftszeit, Meinbezirk.
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