MAHLE Ventiltrieb GmbH, Zell im Wiesental
The plant in Zell, which since 1996 has been fully owned by MAHLE Ventiltrieb, is located in the Southern Black Forest not far from the three-country corner. The site specializes in the production of valve guides, valve seat inserts and turbocharger components. The product line in these areas is highly diverse and also includes a number of customer-specific versions. The Zell plant also has its own foundry for the production of special alloys and materials. In Zell a workforce of 535 workers work in production with modern production processes and in internal material development. The plant's internal training department is a place where young, motivated workers are trained for the future.
Zell im Wiesental has a population around 6,200. The region has an excellent infrastructure, including an airport, an extensive network of rail connections, various shopping centers and plenty of kindergartens, in addition to school systems of all types, including a cooperative university, the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW Lörrach). In addition, the cities of Basel and Freiburg are conveniently within reach. A large recreational area is an inviting site for hiking, skiing or mountain biking. The diversity of cultural events and clubs further allows for a balanced structuring of leisure time.