FreiLacke is investing in future-proofing its Döggingen operations, consolidating technical capabilities, and enhancing customer interaction – signaling growth and a commitment to both technology and sustainability.
FreiLacke has officially commenced construction of its new Product Technology Centre (PTC) with a ceremonial groundbreaking at its Döggingen site (Germany). The three-storey building, which will house cutting-edge laboratory and application technology, is expected to be ready for occupation in early 2027.
The PTC is set to become the technical hub of the company. It will feature spacious development laboratories, a modern technical centre, and a central training facility where customers can receive hands-on training and experience FreiLacke’s coating systems using the latest application technologies.
The new building reflects FreiLacke’s response to increasing demands in product development and customer support. By consolidating technical centre operations previously spread across multiple buildings, the PTC will provide additional office and laboratory space and alleviate current capacity constraints, while efficiently accommodating the growing need for customer training.
Covering approximately 550 m² per floor, the three-storey building, including a technical annex, will mirror the design of FreiLacke’s administrative building. It will be fully accessible, featuring an elevator and a link to the existing laboratory building, which will also be made barrier-free.
Sustainability has been central to the planning process, with the PTC to include:
- State-of-the-art, energy-efficient building services incorporating heat pump technology.
- Energy integration with existing buildings to minimise additional consumption.
- Compliance with current ecological standards.
Through this development, FreiLacke is underscoring its commitment to the future:
- Investing in the continued growth of the Döggingen site.
- Strengthening innovation through advanced laboratories and application technology.
- Enhancing customer support with a centralised training centre.
About FreiLacke
FreiLacke has stood for innovative paints and coatings since 1926. The family business is now run by a third generation and, with a staff of more than 650 employees at its location in Döggingen in the Black Forest, it develops custom solutions for customers from the wheel and vehicle manufacturing industries, as well as those in the fields of mechanical and apparatus engineering, job coating, rail vehicles, wind power, functional furniture, storage technology, construction and sanitation.