# Pepperl+Fuchs starts construction of new sensor plant in Trutnov

Construction works began on a new production plant for Pepperl+Fuchs Manufacturing in Trutnov, Czech Republic, with a foundation stone ceremony on 14 March 2019. The facility, to be completed by May 2020, will manufacture industrial automation sensors including inductive sensors and light barriers.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2019-03-20
- Where: Trutnov, Krkonošská Industrial Zone, Czechia
- Starts operating: May 2020
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 3000 sqm of manufacturing space
- Products: industrial automation sensors, inductive sensors, light barriers
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Pepperl+Fuchs Manufacturing](https://endata.com/companies/38120.md)
- [VCES](https://endata.com/companies/3740.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [vces.cz](https://vces.cz/en/2019/03/20/construction-works-begin-on-new-production-plant-of-pepperlfuchs-manufacturing/), 2019-03-20: "The foundation stone ceremony held on 14 March 2019 marked an official start of construction works on a new plant of Pepperl+Fuchs Manufacturing in Trutnov."

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