The Dürr Group and the automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz have entered into a long-term strategic partnership in the field of paint finishing systems. The aim is to make vehicle paintingCO2-free. Subject to the fulfillment of all contractual conditions, the Mercedes-Benz paint shop in Sindelfingen is to be equipped with the latest technologies from the world market leader Dürr in the coming years. Further projects may follow.
Planning for a new paint shop building in Sindelfingen has already begun. The plan is to reduce energy consumption per painted car body to less than 400 kilowatt hours. This corresponds to less than half the current consumption. Dürr's software applications for energy management and energy-efficient technologies will contribute to the reduction, for example for the economical and intelligent operation of paint booths and body dryers. In addition, the paint shop will operate without fossil fuels in the future. Instead, energy requirements will be covered by green electricity. This will enableCO2-free operation and is an important step toward decarbonizing automotive production.