Wintipak is investing in the expansion of its production capacities at Star Park Halle (Saale). Together with the pan-European construction and service company Goldbeck as general contractor, the manufacturer of aseptic packaging is already implementing the third construction phase at the site: a strong sign of industrial innovation, sustainable growth and successful partnership.
Wintipak and Goldbeck are today celebrating the laying of the foundation stone for a new production hall in the Star Park Halle (Saale) industrial estate together with Sven Schulze, Minister of Economics, Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry of the State of Saxony-Anhalt. Completion is planned for June 2026. As the general contractor, Goldbeck is responsible for the planning and construction of the hall: economically, quickly and sustainably with precisely fitting functionality thanks to a systematized construction method. The company prefabricates key elements industrially in its own factories and assembles them precisely on the construction site to create the finished building.
With the third construction phase at the site, Wintipak (formerly Greatview) is pushing ahead with its expansion and focusing on sustainable, innovative solutions for the food and beverage industry: Wintipak will produce aseptic carton packaging for liquid foods on a further 11,800 square meters in future. An additional 800 square meters of space in the mezzanine area will create space for offices, storage areas and technical rooms. The hall enables a capacity increase of around 30 percent and strengthens Wintipak's position as a reliable partner to the international food and beverage industry.
The site has been in operation since 2013 and has become an important part of the regional economy. With the expansion, the company is making a targeted investment in its European production base and securing jobs in the long term. "With the new production hall, we are creating space for innovation, growth and future security. It is a strong signal of our commitment to Germany and our ties to the Halle region," says Markku Vauhkonen, Chief Executive Officer of Wintipak. Sebastian Bethge, Branch Manager at Goldbeck, emphasizes: "Three construction phases, one strong partnership: The renewed cooperation with Wintipak is based on mutual trust and a common understanding of efficient construction. Thanks to our systematized construction method, we can realize multifunctional production facilities like here in Halle in the shortest possible time."
"This new expansion investment by Wintipak and the close cooperation with Goldbeck are a clear commitment to the future viability of Saxony-Anhalt as a business location. They demonstrate not only the international competitiveness of our region, but also how well companies can develop here and successfully invest in the future. Saxony-Anhalt is and remains an attractive place for growth and international partnerships," says Sven Schulze, Minister for Economic Affairs, Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry of Saxony-Anhalt.
Egbert Geier, Mayor of the city of Halle (Saale), adds: "Wintipak's commitment and renewed investment shows that the city ofHalle (Saale) can be an attractive location for international partnerships: The city of Halle (Saale) can do it: our Starpark, our city as a dynamic regional center in the Central German metropolitan region and the south of Saxony-Anhalt are attractive for companies and investors. The location conditions are right here. Once again, the city of Halle (Saale) and its partners have earned the trust of investors and have been able to convince them with direct and competent contacts, short distances, quick decisions and, last but not least, the continuous development of the infrastructure in the Starpark. I say confidently: Wintipak has made the right decision to invest here. The expansion of the site further strengthens the good reputation of the city of Halle (Saale) - as a business location with a future."
Wintipak is one of the leading manufacturers of aseptic packaging materials for liquid foods. The company develops and produces solutions that enable the safe, efficient and sustainable packaging of milk, juice and other beverages. With more than 20 years of experience and a presence in over 70 countries worldwide, Wintipak stands for reliability, quality and technical excellence.
Laying the foundation stone for the new production hall (from left): Dr. Robert Franke, Managing Director IMG, Mike Scheerschmidt, Wintipak Operations Manager Kabelsketal, Jeff Bi Hua, Board Member Wintipak AG, Sebastian Bethge, NL Manager North East Goldbeck, Markku Vauhkonnen, CEO Wintipak AG, Minister of Economic Affairs Sven Schulze, Egbert Geier, Mayor of Halle (Saale).
About Wintipak
Wintipak AG, headquartered in Winterthur (Switzerland), is a leading supplier of aseptic packaging materials for the food and beverage industry. The company employs around 450 people and supplies customers in over 70 countries worldwide.
With production sites in Germany and Italy, Wintipak develops and produces sustainable, efficient and safe packaging solutions that make an important contribution to the global supply of long-life food.
About Goldbeck
Goldbeck realizes pioneering real estate in Europe. The company sees buildings as products and offers its customers all services from a single source: from design and construction to services during operation. With the claim "building excellence", the family-owned company realizes real estate economically, quickly and sustainably with tailor-made functionality.
Goldbeck is a partner for medium-sized and large companies, investors, project developers and public clients. The range of services includes logistics and industrial halls, parking garages, office and school buildings, sports halls, fire stations and residential buildings. Revitalizations and building-related services complete the spectrum. In the 2024/25 financial year, the company completed 480 new construction projects and 87 revitalizations with a total output of EUR 6.3 billion. Goldbeck currently employs more than 13,000 people at over 100 locations throughout Europe.
Further information can be found at www.goldbeck.de.