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René Bernhardt joins METZEN’s Human Resources team

Written by Lilan Abuzed on . Posted in All topics, Careers.

We are delighted to welcome René Bernhardt to our Hamburg office.

He brings along many years of experience in consulting and extensive expertise in talent acquisition. With this know-how, he strengthens our Human Resources team and contributes to identifying and attracting the right talent to support METZEN’s continuing growth.

René Bernhardt’s decision to join METZEN is closely linked to the values he has experienced within the company: transparency, professionalism, trust-based collaboration, and an open and respectful culture.

In his new role, he will leverage the opportunity to contribute his knowledge in a dynamic environment, continuously expand his expertise, and gain new insights and perspectives along the way.

With his solid experience and his dedicated, professional approach, René Bernhardt is a valuable addition to our team.

We are pleased to have him on board and look forward to a successful common future together.

METZEN Survey: Addressing industry pain points with targeted solutions

Written by Ines Luther on . Posted in All topics, Corporate.

Industrial plant operators face significant economic and technical pressure. Projects are becoming more complex, timelines tighter, and requirements more dynamic.

To gain a clear understanding of the key challenges in our customers’ project business, METZEN conducted an in-depth customer survey. The aim was to identify specific pain points and develop targeted strategies, effective levers, and sustainable solutions. The results clearly show where the main challenges lie and what expectations industrial companies have of a capable partner.

Top 5 Challenges in Project Business

  1. Costs (30%): Rising project costs and margin risks create the highest pressure.
  2. Deadlines (21%): Meeting schedules remains a central challenge.
  3. Resources / Personnel (16%): Limited capacity slows down projects.
  4. Technical Complexity (16%): Systems are becoming more demanding and harder to manage.
  5. Quality / Performance (13%): High expectations under simultaneous time and cost pressure.

Key Findings

The economic risks clearly reflect these challenges. Project margins (31%) and contractual penalties (30%) rank highest. At the same time, issues directly lead to additional costs (31%), rework (23%), and complaints (21%).

Delays occur mainly during installation and commissioning (31%) and already in engineering (28%). The main causes are interface issues (27%), unclear requirements (24%), and changes during the project (22%).

Further observations:

  • 75% of companies report only sufficient or limited transparency regarding costs, timelines, and risks.
  • 43% rate the internal coordination effort with partners as high.
  • The greatest weaknesses lie in collaboration, particularly in communication (28%) and flexibility (28%).

Expectations are clearly defined. Survey participants primarily expect technical solution expertise (30%), economic optimisation (21%), and schedule reliability (18%).

How METZEN Addresses These Challenges

These problem areas translate into clear fields of action. This is where METZEN applies a structured, forward-looking, and consistently customer-focused approach.

  1. Clear Project Requirements

Unclear requirements are a key cause of delays and quality issues. METZEN establishes clarity early through structured requirement analyses before project start.

Our senior engineers assess feasibility, identify risks, and define realistic objectives. This reduces later changes and creates a solid foundation for quality and on-time delivery.

  1. Proactive Change Management

Changes during a project cannot always be avoided, but they can be controlled. METZEN implements transparent change management that makes impacts on costs, timelines, and resources immediately visible.

Customers receive reliable decision-making data and retain full control. This increases flexibility without compromising economic efficiency.

  1. Precise Schedule and Capacity Control

Delays often arise where multiple interfaces converge. At METZEN, industrial companies have a central point of contact who manages projects with clear resource planning, defined milestones, and active bottleneck management.

This ensures schedule reliability, reduces risks such as contractual penalties, and increases overall project dependability.

  1. Transparency as a Management Tool

Limited transparency is a key challenge. METZEN addresses this through continuous reporting on costs, progress, and risks.

Digital tools and regular status reports provide a reliable data basis. Customers can respond early and make informed decisions.

  1. Active Management of Partners and Interfaces

Many issues arise from collaboration and coordination with external partners. METZEN centralises project management, defines clear interfaces, and ensures aligned processes.

This reduces friction, lowers internal effort, and improves overall project performance.

Conclusion

The results show that the greatest leverage lies in structure, transparency, and active management. METZEN combines exactly these elements.

With strong solution expertise, technical competence, clear processes, and a consistent customer focus, we create the foundation for successful projects: economically efficient, on schedule, and sustainable.

 

Simone Roos strengthens the METZEN Human Resources Team

Written by Lilan Abuzed on . Posted in All topics, Careers.

We are delighted that Simone Roos has joined our Human Resources Team at the Bitburg site.

She brings many years of experience in payroll and personnel administration. In both areas, she has optimised processes and established robust structures. Her focus on efficiency, precision, and reliability forms the foundation for high-performing HR work.

As a trained office management specialist, Simone Roos takes on a wide range of operational HR tasks at METZEN. In addition, she contributes her expertise to cross-functional HR topics and strategic projects. Her goal is not only to manage processes but to actively develop and shape them in a sustainable way.

Simone Roos joined METZEN drawn by the opportunity to contribute her own ideas and take responsibility, as well as by a work environment that promotes development, lives its values, and fosters collaboration at eye level.

With her experience, drive, and high standards of quality, Simone Roos is a valuable addition to our team. We look forward to a successful future together.

Leadership Circle 2026: Sustained agility for our customers

Written by Ines Luther on . Posted in All topics, Corporate, Uncategorized.

Change has become a constant in the industrial landscape. For METZEN, this is an incentive to consistently advance our own development. Against this backdrop, the extended leadership team came together for their regular exchange to consciously embed change as a central part of our future.

The focus was on moving from reactive crisis management to a culture of enduring agility. For our customers, this means that we do more than respond to immediate challenges – we design structures, processes, and solutions that remain reliable even under uncertain conditions.

A key element is the continued diversification of our industry expertise. METZEN develops bespoke end-to-end lifecycle solutions – from the initial concept through engineering and implementation, to service, modernisation, and optimisation in ongoing operations. This holistic approach provides planning security and reduces interface risks.

Our guiding principle remains unchanged: “When it matters.” Our customers frequently face complex technical challenges and economic uncertainty. This is where we deliver – with results-driven solutions that act quickly and endure in the long term.

The exchange also serves to set the course deliberately for efficiency, innovation, and a consistent focus on our customers.

METZEN aligns itself continuously with the demands of a dynamic market. We anticipate change, develop our capabilities, and remain a reliable partner – combining technical excellence, commercial foresight, and decisive execution.

When it matters. METZEN.

Mohamad Ismail strengthens METZEN’s Engineering Team

Written by Ines Luther on . Posted in All topics, Careers.

We are delighted to welcome Mohamad Ismail to METZEN.

As a Project Engineer, Mohamad Ismail strengthens our engineering team at our Bitburg site with solid professional expertise and a broad technical background in plant engineering. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and brings in-depth knowledge of industrial engineering, quality management and process optimisation. His expertise is complemented by strong skills in design and CAD, further advanced through his Master’s degree at Ruhr-Universität Bochum with a focus on design and automation technology.

His strong technical understanding enables him to analyse complex client requirements in a structured manner and translate them into well-conceived and economically viable solutions. He combines analytical precision with high quality standards and a clear focus on efficient, practical implementation.

With Mohamad Ismail, METZEN gains a Project Engineer who unites technical expertise, methodological strength and a clear solution-oriented mindset.

We look forward to working together and to the valuable contributions he will bring to our projects.

Franziska Schmitz strengthens our Finance Team

Written by Lilan Abuzed on . Posted in All topics, Careers.

We are delighted to welcome Franziska Schmitz to our Finance Team at the Bitburg site.

Franziska Schmitz brings several years of experience in the financial management of medium-sized industrial companies. She offers solid expertise, a strong numerical understanding, and a clear eye for efficient processes. With this knowledge, she strengthens our team and contributes to developing processes in a structured and reliable way.

At METZEN, she was particularly impressed by the open atmosphere, the respectful interactions, and the professionalism that is lived every day. From the very start, she was actively involved, able to familiarise herself with processes, and take on responsibility.

Franziska Schmitz sees clear opportunities at METZEN for both professional and personal growth. Her commitment to quality, dedication, and collaborative approach align perfectly with our corporate culture, which is built on trust, openness, and the targeted development of individual strengths.

With her experience and drive, Franziska Schmitz will make a valuable contribution. We look forward to working together and celebrating many shared successes.

When 767 kilometres make history. Guinness World Record for the Viking Link. Powered by precision and welding expertise from METZEN.

Written by Ines Luther on . Posted in All topics, Energy, Uncategorized.

The Viking Link is listed in the Guinness World Records. At 767 kilometres, it is officially the longest land and subsea high-voltage direct current interconnector in the world. This distinction marks a milestone in European energy engineering. The connection between Great Britain and Denmark enables the distribution of renewable energy to more than 1.4 million households and stands for technical precision at the highest level.

METZEN Industrie Service at its Gochsheim site contributed to this world record. For the converter stations, METZEN manufactured transformer covers and high-precision aluminium welded components. In close cooperation with Siemens Energy, components were produced that withstand extreme conditions and ensure long-term operational reliability.

The added value of the Viking Link is measurable. Power flows can be controlled flexibly between both countries, bottlenecks are balanced, and renewable energy is integrated efficiently. The benefits are particularly clear in the management of Danish wind surpluses. In the past, these often led to negative prices or grid congestion. Today, they can be exported to Great Britain with precision and economic efficiency. This stabilises the grids and increases market efficiency.

The interconnector strengthens security of supply, supports the reduction of CO₂ emissions and contributes to more stable electricity prices. The Guinness World Record recognises not only the length of the project, but also the technical excellence that made it possible.

The Viking Link is a European flagship project. With its manufacturing and welding expertise, METZEN demonstrates how industrial precision plays a decisive role in turning technical vision into a world record.

Christian Zorn strengthens METZEN in Engineering

Written by Lilan Abuzed on . Posted in All topics, Careers.

We are delighted to welcome Christian Zorn to METZEN!

As an experienced design engineer, Christian Zorn brings a broad technical background and practical expertise to our Engineering Team. The technical product designer and mechanical engineering technician has extensive knowledge in machinery and plant engineering, particularly in the design of pipes and long products.

His deep technical understanding allows Christian Zorn to accurately capture complex customer requirements and translate them into innovative, economical, and future-proof solutions that are not only technically sound but also reliable in practice.

Christian Zorn joined METZEN attracted by the open and appreciative atmosphere, the direct involvement in projects, and the opportunity to actively contribute his ideas.

With Christian Zorn, METZEN gains a colleague who perfectly combines expertise, innovative strength, and our company values.

Nadja Kirchesch joins our Finance Team

Written by Ines Luther on . Posted in All topics, Careers.

We are delighted to welcome Nadja Kirchesch to our Finance Team at the Bitburg site.

As a certified accountant, she brings extensive experience in the financial management of medium-sized industrial companies as well as in a tax consultancy. This gives her a dual perspective: an in-depth understanding of internal company practices alongside external tax advisory expertise. With this broad know-how, she will refine existing structures, enhance processes, and further strengthen the effectiveness of our Finance Team.

Nadja Kirchesch joined METZEN drawn by the variety of tasks, the opportunity to take responsibility, and a corporate culture that places people at its centre. METZEN stands for reliability, respect, and a culture of collaboration at eye level.

At the same time, METZEN offers her clear prospects for both professional and personal development. She brings her expertise to the team and continues to expand it, while we foster individual potential and create space for growth.

With her competence, drive, and eye for quality, Nadja Kirchesch is a valuable addition to our team.

We look forward to a successful future together.

Strong material flow as a key success factor in plant engineering

Written by Ines Luther on . Posted in All topics, Conveying Technology, Corporate, Uncategorized.

The extraction and processing of aggregates, minerals and raw materials are characterised by high throughputs, varying material properties, and increasing demands on environmental protection and operational safety. Efficient material handling is not an isolated process step, but a decisive lever for economic efficiency, plant availability and product quality.

METZEN develops precise and reliable material handling solutions for real operating conditions. The focus is on stable material flows in conveying, dosing, storage and loading of bulk materials, precisely aligned with material characteristics, site conditions and process objectives.

GERWIN Silotechnik, a product brand of METZEN, complements this portfolio as a specialised provider in steel and plant engineering. GERWIN delivers robustly engineered solutions ranging from individual components to complete plant systems, drawing on decades of experience in demanding material handling applications.

Material Handling in Plant Engineering – When Technology Supports Processes

In plant engineering, success is not defined by the performance of individual machines, but by the interaction of all components along the material flow. Fluctuating throughputs, dust emissions, material losses and restricted space quickly expose the limits of standardised solutions.

METZEN addresses these challenges with holistic plant concepts. Mechanical and electrical engineering are consistently integrated with process and plant planning. The result is solutions precisely tailored to operating conditions, from the primary crusher through to loading. Sound structural design, transparent planning and precise fabrication ensure stable, low-maintenance and efficient material flows.

This approach is reflected, for example, in the integration of modern classification technology into existing plants. At one site, previously unclassified sand was made marketable for the first time through a compact, low-emission solution. Despite limited space, new sales markets were opened and the site’s profitability was sustainably improved.

Material Handling for Aggregates and Bulk Materials

The raw materials industry places specific demands on material handling: abrasive materials, high mass flows and continuous operation. METZEN delivers robust conveying systems, silos, dosing and discharge units, as well as high-performance loading solutions for gravel and sand plants, processing facilities, and asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants.

Energy-efficient drives, durable designs and well-engineered dust control concepts ensure economical operation with high environmental compatibility. Modular designs allow precise integration into existing structures without compromising performance or safety.

Planning, engineering, fabrication, transport, installation and commissioning are closely coordinated. Combined with comprehensive engineering and service expertise, this results in plant solutions that remain technically precise, economically viable and reliable throughout their entire lifecycle.

Another example of this system expertise is the implementation of complex dosing and conveying systems in hydrate plants. Here, GERWIN delivered a modular solution with multiple silos, precise weighing and an energy-optimised material flow. High dosing accuracy, process reliability and measurable CO₂ savings underline the impact of well-designed material handling on overall efficiency.

Material Handling with Responsibility

METZEN understands material handling as an integral part of sustainable plant concepts. Robust construction, energy-efficient technology and service-friendly design ensure long-term availability and high performance, even under demanding operating conditions.

With strong engineering capabilities, in-house fabrication and installation teams operating across Europe, METZEN supports its customers strategically and operationally from the initial concept through to long after commissioning.

Talk to us. Together, we develop material handling solutions that make your raw material processes more efficient, safer and future-proof.