High-tech made in Germany: Exyte delivers advanced facilities in the center of Europe

Exyte continues to experience a shift in business momentum to Europe and particularly to the country of its headquarters, Germany. Despite economic headwinds, companies from high-tech industries such as semiconductors and batteries, biopharma and life sciences, as well as data centers are investing heavily in Germany. A trend that Exyte is leveraging for its own growth.

According to Exyte CEO Dr. Wolfgang Büchele, Exyte’s profitable growth in the region is driven by more than just geopolitical and economic factors. “Exyte has a very strong global reputation. We have a track record as a key delivery partner for many clients. The industries we serve know our experience and expertise. This not only creates opportunities for us but, even more often, helps us win projects.”

In 2024, Exyte began several projects in Europe that are set to span several years. A regional hotspot is the Silicon Saxony semiconductor cluster in Eastern Germany, where Exyte is working on multiple multi-billion-euro projects. One of these projects is for a major international semiconductor client that has worked with Exyte in the past but not in recent years. Winning this project reflects the trust built during an extensive pre-design phase and the recognition of Exyte’s capabilities.

“Exyte has a very strong global reputation. We have a track record as a key delivery partner for many clients. The industries we serve know our experience and expertise. This not only creates opportunities for us but, even more often, helps us win projects.”
Dr. Wolfgang Büchele Exyte CEO

Inside view of a high-tech semiconductor production facility, featuring advanced equipment and precision machinery in a controlled cleanroom environment.

“Being selected as a partner for such a project reflects the client’s confidence in us. Being a German company also played a role in this – the local connection matters. But even more importantly, we delivered excellent designs and provided a comprehensive outline for the execution of this project,” Büchele says.

Another important project involves the construction of a major biopharma facility for a U.S.-based company in Germany. Known for its cautious approach to selecting subcontractors, this client’s decision to partner with Exyte reflects high confidence in the company’s expertise.

While major projects have traditionally centered on the semiconductor industry, batteries are emerging as a rapidly growing market for Exyte. The company has planned and delivered, or is currently executing, several advanced dry rooms and complete battery production facilities, primarily across Europe, with a number of them located in Germany.

“Being selected as a partner for such a project reflects the client’s confidence in us.“
Dr. Wolfgang Büchele Exyte CEO

He also highlights Germany’s appeal as a European hub for investment. Despite recent economic challenges and slower growth, the country has much to offer. “Germany is a mature, stable country with a large economy, robust supply chains, and good infrastructure. Another critical factor driving these investments is the European Chips Act, which includes an incentivizing 43-billion-euro subsidy package for the European semiconductor industry.

“After the package was approved in the spring of 2023, it took some time before funds began flowing to companies and their projects, but that process is now underway, which is very important,” Büchele says. “Exyte is proud to contribute to Europe’s economic independence by strengthening the region’s semiconductor industry.”

Bridging global designs with local expertise

Rainer Dilles is a Project Manager on the Mechanical Wet Team for one of Exyte’s semiconductor projects in Germany. His crew is responsible for managing the design and implementation of mechanical wet systems. These systems are essential elements in semiconductor manufacturing and include systems for chilled and warm water, fire protection, plumbing, sanitary systems, and rainwater.

With decades of experience, including a previous tenure and international assignments with Exyte in Asia in the 1990s and 2000s, Dilles is proud to witness the company’s evolution. “From its humble beginnings in the 1990s, I’ve seen Exyte grow into a global leader in high-tech construction. It’s incredibly motivating for me to work on projects of such a massive scale – not just in Asia, but now also in Germany.”

**Rainer Dilles** Project Manager on the Mechanical Wet Team

Dilles finds one aspect of planning and building the semiconductor fab in Germany particularly rewarding: some of Exyte’s clients have built top-tier, highly modern semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Asia. “One of our tasks is translating these designs into a perfectly working facility in Germany. Adapting a design to meet local norms and standards – whether it’s electrical systems or other technical aspects – sounds simple but requires extensive experience in engineering and design, as well as precise execution on-site,” he explains.

Dilles also underscores Germany’s importance as a safe and reliable investment destination. “It’s important that Europe and Germany continue investing in the semiconductor industry’s future. At Exyte, we are proud to contribute to this trend to future-proof the industry.” The decision to build new semiconductor fabs in Germany is only natural. The Silicon Saxony industry cluster provides companies an excellent infrastructure of experienced EPC (engineering procurement and construction) partners like Exyte, as well as a reliable network of subcontractors and equipment vendors.”

“It’s important that Europe and Germany continue investing in the semiconductor industry’s future.“
Rainer Dilles Project Manager on the Mechanical Wet Team

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