Leuna
Frankenberg / Haren (Ems)
60 ELA office, lounge and laboratory containers, two freezer containers
1,100 m²
Offices, lounges, meeting rooms, break rooms, laboratories
Outer walls: Pebble grey, RAL 7032
Inner walls and ceiling: white
Floor: grey
Lots of natural light, ceiling height of 2,750 mm, LED lighting, smoke alarms, laboratory equipment, reinforced floor
Leased
60 months
UPM Biochemicals GmbH is building a globally unique biorefinery for the production of sustainable biochemicals in Leuna, Saxony-Anhalt. Produced from beechwood sourced from sustainably managed forests, the biochemicals replace fossil-based components in the production of plastics, resins, adhesives and detergents, helping to combat climate change. The facility is scheduled to be commissioned at the end of 2023, with production beginning in 2024.
Initially housed in an ELA Container mobile room system for five years, UPM's quality assurance team will support the development and start-up of the biorefinery. The two-storey system comprises 60 extra-wide ELA Premium Containers and two freezer containers, offering around 1,100 m² of usable space. There is space for laboratories, offices, meeting rooms, lounges with fitted kitchens, changing rooms, sanitary facilities and WCs. There are also storage and plant rooms.
“The laboratories in the ELA room system will play a central role in the commissioning and ongoing development of our biorefinery,” explains Dr Konrad Gebauer, Head of Process Development at UPM Biochemicals in Leuna. “Collaboration with ELA Container made it possible to plan, build and commission state-of-the-art laboratories within just a few months.”
One of the unique features of the mobile room solution for UPM Biochemicals is the equipment with modern, high-quality laboratory technology as well as the high ceilings at 2.75 metres. In addition to the white interior, the large plastic windows and LED lighting with a pleasant colour of light, the different flooring designs create an atmosphere of well-being. An experienced ELA team was responsible for development and installation.
“We couldn’t be happier that UPM Biochemicals has entrusted us with their Leuna location,” says ELA project manager Aileen Timmer. Office, changing room and canteen containers have been in use there since 2020.
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