MAHLE Behr Kirchberg GmbH, Kirchberg
The Kirchberg site in Saxony is located in the automotive center of Zwickau at the foot of the Erzgebirge mountains. It has a long tradition in the field of thermal management and since 1992 has been part of the MAHLE thermal management business unit as a subsidiary. There around 300 employees mainly produce air-conditioning units for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The product line also includes radiator and evaporator tubes, refrigerant pipes and products for the spare parts business.
The site's recognition with the "PACCAR Quality Award" on multiple occasions demonstrates the fact that it places special value on thorough quality management in its production processes. This also includes the following certifications: IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015, DIN EN ISO 50001:2011 and DIN ISO 450001. Kirchberg is a pilot site for Industry 4.0 – RFID and maintains a high automation standard in production areas.
A workforce of around 8,500 work in Kirchberg and surrounding areas. In addition to convenient access to the A72, the site's many advantages include in particular the charming low mountain range and the proximity to major cultural and industrial centers such as Zwickau and Chemnitz. For families, there are extensive options and excellent child care with many educational opportunities. Various sports facilities and riding stables, youth clubs, a city library, small garden plots, as well as events by and for Kirchberg residents provide a wealth of options for leisure activity. Popular excursion destinations include the hiking paths, the visitor mine, as well as the Borberg mountain and Pohlteich lake