Stüken marked the start of the construction of a modern electroplating plant in the Rinteln-Süd industrial area with a ground-breaking ceremony on June 17, 2025. The internationally active family business is investing around 29.5 million euros in the expansion of its technological portfolio. According to the company, this is a strategic step towards strengthening its innovative power, securing the Rinteln site in the long term and demonstrating its commitment to the region.
Largest electroplating project in Europe
According to the company, the new plant is currently one of the largest and most challenging electroplating projects in Europe. For Stüken, the new building is the most significant project in the company's history. Dr. Uwe Krismann, CEO, thanked the shareholders and the advisory board in particular for their support in economically challenging times: "In a phase of declining industrial production in Germany, such an investment is by no means a matter of course."
Representatives from politics and authorities
Stüken welcomed numerous invited guests to the event, including Schaumburg's District Administrator Jörg Farr and Rinteln's Mayor Andrea Lange. The ground-breaking ceremony provided an opportunity to look back on the progress of the project to date. Right from the start, the large-scale project was characterized by targeted, cooperative collaboration between the town, district, authorities, specialist planners and the Stüken project team - the original schedule could even be shortened by around six months.
Expansion to include thin and multi-layer systems
"The new electroplating facility is being built on an area of around 5,000 m2. It is a central component of our transformation strategy. The aim is to offer innovative, integrated and sustainable deep-drawing solutions," says Dr. Krismann. The new plant is designed for electroplating and chemical processes that expand Stüken's existing deep-drawing expertise. This involves thin and multi-layer systems for electrical contacts, for corrosion protection systems, for finishing, for example anodizing, but also electrochemical polishing or the pickling of titanium components. Target markets include electromobility, medical technology, sensor technology and energy technology.
Photovoltaics, heat pumps and heat recovery
Operation will be largely CO₂-neutral - with photovoltaics, heat pumps and heat recovery. The new electroplating facility will meet high environmental, occupational health and safety and fire safety requirements, as well as modern intralogistics. Commissioning is planned for the second half of 2027, with around 15 employees working in the new area at the start.