MAHLE GmbH, Rottweil
The Rottweil plant, located in southern Germany between the Swabian Jura and the Black Forest, about 90 km south of Stuttgart, is the competence center for piston production. It is one of the largest piston-producing plants in the MAHLE Group – and the largest in all of Europe. The now 100,000 square meter plant has been in existence since 1943. A dedicated staff of around 900 employees work on ultra-modern production systems, some of them fully automated, and have over multiple generations. Each day pistons are produced in the thousands for use in virtually all vehicle classes - from small cars to heavy-duty vehicles. But in addition, pistons for high-speed vehicles in different racing series and prototypes for new generations of engines are produced in Rottweil. Working as a team, sticking together and always staying one step ahead of the competition - these are the ingredients for the success of the Rottweil plant.
Rottweil and surrounding areas has a population of approx. 25,000, is the largest city in the district of Rottweil and is located between the Back Forest and the Swabian Jura, Stuttgart and Lake Constance. As the oldest city in Baden-Württemberg, medieval buildings and stately town houses form a backdrop for the pulsating life of the Rottweil of today. Art and culture play a prominent role. Rottweil is also very livable. A number of construction districts are particularly well suited for families with children and are conveniently situated close to the city's school and sports centers. With Rottweil's location between the Swabian Jura and the Back Forest, the environment is rich in opportunities to enjoy pure nature and has plenty of recreational offerings not only for hikers, bikers and joggers, but for families as well.
The quality transportation infrastructure includes direct rail connection to the A81, as well as regional rail and bus connections. A full range of government offices are located directly on site in the district town. The town also has excellent educational offerings, including seven primary schools and seven upper level high schools (Gymnasien) with different areas of focus, a Waldorf school, a training academy (Bildungsakademie) and several technical and vocational schools.
The large climbing center "K5", the "power plant", is one of the most innovative event locations in southern Germany. An additional attraction is the Thyssen Krupp test tower which, as Germany's tallest public visitor platform (232 meters), is not only an attraction for tourists.