Siemens unveils a 300 million euro expansion in Germany to boost production capacity and create about 700 new jobs by 2030, focusing on key technologies for the energy transition and AI/datacenter needs, with new facilities planned in Frankfurt and Offenbach.

Construction is set to begin in July 2026 as part of a broader Germany-wide expansion, with production at the new supplier plant anticipated to start in spring 2027.

The project aims to significantly increase manufacturing capacity and employ around 700 more staff across administration, production, and logistics by 2030.

To accelerate deployment and protect jobs, Siemens opted for a lease-based solution after Langley Group and CPVA delayed a sale of the site, with Langley cooperating on the arrangement.

Gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) components, compact and high-efficiency, will be central to the plants, addressing global demand for intelligent electrification and data-center infrastructure.

leadership changes accompany the investment, as Peter Körte takes over Smart Infrastructure responsibilities from the retiring Matthias Rebellius.

The plan includes retraining for up to 748 Manroland employees through a program with the Offenbach Employment Agency, enabling a transition into Siemens production next year.

The strategy centers on expanding Smart Infrastructure to secure GIS supply for data centers and smart buildings amid growing demand for intelligent electrification across vehicles, automation, and data centers.

Siemens notes that rising global demand, especially for AI-driven and data-center applications, drives the need for a site with high flexibility and a wide variant range.

Frankfurt and Offenbach officials moved quickly to streamline permitting and planning, enabling accelerated timelines for the project.

Siemens’ leadership, including CEO Roland Busch, underscores global demand for intelligent electrification and flexibility as the core driver of the expansion.

Busch says the expansion will strengthen Siemens’ position in essential industrial technologies and help shape the backbone of future industries.