Traditional company CGR B-E in Mettmann: New groundbreaking ceremony for logistics hall!

Traditional company CGR B-E in Mettmann: New groundbreaking ceremony for logistics hall!

There are exciting developments in Mettmann: The traditional company Burberg-Eicker, which has had a permanent place in the city for 170 years, is sending a clear signal for the future. Founded in 1855, it is the oldest medium-sized company locally and is now driving the transformation of the automotive industry under the name CGR B-E GmbH. After a difficult bankruptcy in 2012, the company was able to restart in 2013 when it was taken over by the French CGR Group, reports RP Online.

CGR B-E GmbH has established itself as an important provider of complex mechatronic components that are now installed in almost every vehicle worldwide. Over the last five years, the company has invested millions in new technologies to actively support the automotive industry's most pressing challenge - the transition to electric vehicles.

New chapter: Groundbreaking ceremony for the logistics hall

The symbolic groundbreaking ceremony for a new logistics hall recently took place - a project that not only underlines the company's growth, but also highlights the region's importance as a business location. The new hall will be an impressive 620 square meters in size and will be responsible for delivering the products worldwide from the beginning of 2026. The construction project was celebrated in a ceremony with Mayor Sandra Pietschmann and other representatives of the companies involved, according to the Website of the city of Mettmann.

Particularly noteworthy is the sustainable approach to the construction of the hall, which will be equipped with green roofs and photovoltaic systems. “We received good support from the city administration in Mettmann,” explained Stefan Schmidt, Technical Director of CGR B-E, and emphasized the efficient collaboration that cleverly avoided bureaucratic hurdles. Despite the challenges currently facing the global automotive industry, the company is optimistic about the future and has been able to secure a stable order situation.

Electromobility: A central topic

The importance of the topic of electromobility is not only reflected in the work of CGR B-E GmbH, but is also a central topic in the entire automotive industry as well as in politics and media reporting. One thing is certain: the industry must change to meet challenges such as climate change and resource scarcity. The transition to alternative drive concepts is one of the biggest tasks. Innovation systems are changing, and companies like CGR B-E are part of this important development, explains a study on the topic RPTU.

Electromobility leads to a diversification of drive systems and presents the relevant players in the German automotive industry with new challenges. This also means that the relationships between companies, science and politics must be redesigned. CGR B-E B can make a decisive contribution here with its investments in new technologies and its commitment to clean energy.

Mettmann, with its diverse corporate landscape from classic industries to innovative service companies, shows how committed citizens and companies work together on the future. A good example of the positive development in the region!