Diehl Defence has initiated a significant expansion at its Nonnweiler site in Saarland with a ground-breaking ceremony that marks a new chapter of growth for the German defence company The expansion reflects the company's increasing business activities which have surged in recent years to meet growing demand for its products and services The event was attended by key figures from the Saarland state government including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Affairs Jürgen Barke and Environment Minister Petra Berg Local officials such as District Administrator Udo Recktenwald and Mayor Dr along with representatives from Diehl Defence and the regional property developer OBG Gruppe The project includes the construction of a building dedicated to the production of guided missiles and a technical centre to support the energy supply at the Maasberg location which encompasses the Maasberg and Mariahütte industrial areas as a key hub for Diehl Defence’s operations Diehl Defence plans additional developments at the Nonnweiler site These expansions come alongside a growing workforce in Saarland which is expected to increase from just under 700 employees in October 2024 to over 800 by the end of 2025 All developments will be carried out with a focus on environmental sustainability and safety for both employees and the local community Minister Jürgen Barke welcomed the investment stating: “The expansion of the company’s location in Nonnweiler will bring additional added value and new jobs to the region I am pleased about the company’s clear commitment to Saarland It shows that we have the ideal conditions for companies to expand their growth path.” Environment Minister Petra Berg highlighted the project’s sustainability focus major construction projects must never be considered without the important aspects of sustainability Thanks to the good and efficient cooperation between Diehl Defence the State Office for the Environment and Occupational Safety we have accelerated crucial approval processes and simultaneously created a balance for environmental protection and nature conservation.” Diehl Defence CFO Thomas Bodenmüller emphasised the strategic importance of the expansion saying: “With today’s ground-breaking ceremony Diehl Defence is beginning to realise its growth forecasts at the Nonnweiler location in Saarland as it is taking place at all our other locations the company will contribute to the defence capability of the Federal Republic of Germany and other countries.” The expanded facilities will enable Diehl Defence to meet increasing demand for its products which include ground-based air defence systems These are supplied primarily to the German Armed Forces and NATO countries Cookie Policy Copyright © 2025 Defence Industry Europe | mady by: geekon.eu We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies 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force in the field of worker safety and healthcare protective products Germany is a multi-award winning European manufacturer of ‘above-the-neck’ personal protective equipment across a wide range of head Nonnweiler is also the location of their design and manufacturing ISO 9001 certified facilities The company offers a range of innovative and patented products under its ROCKMAN brand including the highly acclaimed RANGER helmet ENHA’s well-established products are developed designed and manufactured in Germany at wholly owned facilities utilising cutting edge technology and production techniques Customers throughout Europe and the rest of the world are testament to the unwavering quality and attention to detail ENHA provides All ENHA’s facilities and personnel will remain following the acquisition CEO of Globus Group said: “I’m delighted to welcome the ENHA team to Globus Group and recognise the technological skill and expertise they bring with them The introduction of ENHA further extends our portfolio enabling us to offer a wider range of high performance products to both new and existing clients Having our own injection moulding manufacturing facility in Germany will give us further scope and security with R&D "In-house testing labs will enhance and accelerate our product development and enable swift and high-quality advancement across all aspects of the process I am delighted to welcome the company and the team to the Globus family.” “ENHA was selected as an acquisition partner as it complements our growth strategy through the development of unique and innovative products that are designed to keep people safe and comfortable in hazardous environments Together we will provide an even stronger proposition for our consumers and partners.” Globus will maintain ENHA’s plant and facilities which will operate alongside its own British-based headquarters and manufacturing sites and regional operations in Dubai A spokesperson for ENHA said: “The Globus ethos shares great similarities with the evolution of our company high performance products is not only supported but expressly demanded by both our existing customer bases Products currently under development and those ideas we can now accommodate will continue at pace through our Technical and Manufacturing Teams here at our home in Nonnweiler we will continue to grow and develop from our strong established base Our valued employees will drive the company's success and additional market share through focused activity and the support of the wider Globus Group expertise decided a collaboration with Globus Group was the most attractive route forward and we have worked patiently and diligently to ensure the best agreement for all could be achieved "With a clear sense of a secure future for ENHA the founders and senior management have committed to further employment with ENHA for years to come We look forward to a bright and exciting future within the Globus Group.” 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mission and join our community now you can subscribe for as little as €0.50 per week which will also give you access to all of our premium content and archived articles Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism Larry Murrin of Dawn Foods (extreme right) Europe’s largest dedicated cooked meat ingredients company today (Monday 7th  October 2019) announces that it has acquired Haas GmbH a cooked meats specialist in Nonnweiler-Otzenhausen family owned cooked and fermented protein supplier with focus so far on the pizza sector in which Dawn Farms is the largest in Europe Haas employs over 100 people and shares many of the business and cultural attributes of Dawn Farms.The Founder and Managing Director of Haas Patrick Treitz will remain with the Company following the acquisition The transaction has been approved by the Bundeskartellamt Chief Executive of Dawn Farms says: “We have been servicing customers in the European market for 25 years and this is a really important step to establish a manufacturing presence on the ground from which we can continue to grow our business The Haas family has built a high-quality business over the past 25 years which has an excellent fit with Dawn Farms Their manufacturing process and products are complementary to ours and we see opportunities to broaden this over time through investment in Nonnweiler-Otzenhausen.  The combination will enhance both businesses creating further opportunities to add value for our customers “We already have a strong business and market position in the United Kingdom and notwithstanding the uncertainty relating to Brexit the market for our customers’ products will remain robust over the coming years Our ongoing strategy to expand and grow in Europe has always been based on identifying clear market opportunities across our existing customer base and on the potential for new customer engagement Haas is an ideal business to further enable the execution of this strategy.” Managing Director of Haas GmbH says: “Dawn Farms is a proven leader in our sector and given the common attributes we enjoy this deal establishes a significant foothold in the German market it creates an even stronger platform for employees We look forward to working with Larry and his team to avail of the opportunities this partnership brings.” " + $(".testo_articolo").html().replace(//g please subscribe and support local journalism Subscribing will allow you access to all of our premium content and archived articles To continue reading this article for FREE,please kindly register and/or log in Registration is absolutely 100% FREE and will help us personalise your experience on our sites You can also sign up to our carefully curated newsletter(s) to keep up to date with your latest local news Photo courtesy of An Garda Síochána Kildare Outside Naas courthouse are: Susanna Cawley House of Hearing's experienced audiologist Matt Allen Subscribe or register today to discover more from DonegalLive.ie Donegal Post 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