# BITZER completes expansion of Schkeuditz reciprocating compressor plant

BITZER has expanded its Schkeuditz, Germany site, adding factory 2 (completed 2015) and expanding factory 1 (completed late 2018). A new automated painting system for CO2 compressors became operational in summer 2018.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2019-10-15
- Where: Schkeuditz, Germany, Germany
- Starts operating: Jul 2018
- Status: completed
- Products: reciprocating compressors, CO2 compressors
- Sectors: [HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration](https://endata.com/sectors/hvac-refrigeration.md)

## Companies

- [BITZER](https://endata.com/companies/847.md)

## Sources

- [refindustry.com](https://refindustry.com/news/bitzer-schkeuditz-a-competence-centre-in-a-state-of-constant-change/), 2019-10-15: "The new surface treatment system that has been operational since summer 2018 is one of the latest projects at the site."

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