Anyone looking out over the operating site in Bischofshofen these days is likely to be surprised to see that the footprint has grown by an impressive 7,500 square meters over the winter.

STUMMER’s facility expansion is in its final stages. Where excavators were still at work just a short time ago—with walls going up and concrete being poured—a modern assembly hall has now been completed and is ready to begin operations. In the future, it will serve as the heart of chassis preparation and the so-called “marriage” between the body and the truck. The new hall not only provides space for four preparation stations and a dedicated assembly area for prototype construction, but also a parking area for customer deliveries.

Now it’s time for the interior work

The shell of the building is now fully complete. With the installation of windows and doors over the past few weeks, the building shell is now finished. This not only provides protection from the elements but also marks the transition from the rough construction phase to the precise interior work.

Here, too, quite a bit is already in place and fully operational: The new overhead crane—a key component for prototype construction and heavy-duty assembly tasks—has already been installed and is ready for its first use. Everything is ready for the team as well: The hall floor was completed on schedule. Thanks to the integrated floor heating, which is powered by a modern air-source heat pump, the hall is now a workplace that not only promises STUMMER employees warm feet but is also state-of-the-art.

Landscaping of the outdoor area

The site’s exterior has also undergone a dramatic transformation. The extensive concrete work on the retaining walls has been completed, and the landscaping is well underway. On the west side, the newly constructed stone wall provides a stable and visually appealing boundary for the site.

Recently, particular attention has been focused on the infrastructure beneath and on the ground. The sewer excavation and installation of the drainage systems have been completed, as has the construction of the retention basins for surface drainage. The entire subgrade has been prepared with frost protection and base courses, so that the final phase is now underway: Asphalting work is beginning and will give the approximately 85 new truck parking spaces and the roadways their final form.

The precision that STUMMER demonstrates in the manufacturing of its municipal vehicles is also evident in the construction site planning. Despite the many trades that had to work hand in hand here, the completion date at the end of May is set. While the asphalt is being laid outside to seal the new logistics areas, the team is already preparing internally for the move and the start of operations. Everything is going according to plan for the grand finale in May! Bischofshofen will soon be ready for more space, greater efficiency, and even more innovation.