Its name clearly illustrates its objective: "Benchmark" - comparison with the best.
Outstanding medical and technological knowledge combine to create highest-quality products on a daily basis. State-of-the-art technology, reduced cycle times, and constantly refined production processes enable to supply world markets at competitive prices.
Products manufactured in the Benchmark Factory include:
| Key figures | |
| Opened: | July 2001 |
| Investment volume: | EUR 30 Millions |
| Staff: | > 300 |
| Total area: | 13,000 qm |
| Number of products: | approx. 4,800 |
Benchmark Factory - Investment in Growth
In expanding the present manufacturing facility, B. Braun Aesculap is making clear its commitment to onward development and promotion of the Tuttlingen location.
Over the next 5-8 years, manufacturing capacity will be increased by 10-30% according to the particular product group. This is made possible in part through improvements in existing manufacturing procedures and material flow, universal networking of all processes and further development of manufacturing technology.
| Key figures | |
| Investment volume: | > EUR 7 Millions |
| Additional area: | 4,400 qm |
| Staff - in 2007: | 304 |
| Staff - planned for 2010: | > 380 |
| Construction began: | April 2007 |
| Construction period: | 18 Months |
| Opening: | November 2008 |