Factory construction by Lo-Cat in Weil am Rhein at a cost of 10 million euros

In the heart of Germany's industrial region, Weil am Rhein is set to welcome a significant addition to its manufacturing landscape. Lo-Cat, an aerospace supplier, is constructing a new factory on the Lofo site, marking a return to the company's roots as it was founded in Weil in 2010.

The new factory, boasting a modern 3,300 square meter production hall, is scheduled to commence operations in May 2026, with the production start planned for June/July of the same year. About half of the current 42 employees, including apprentices, will be active in Weil.

The Lofo site, with nearly a century of industrial history, as acknowledged by Weil's Mayor, Diana Stöcker, will see this new development as a notable step forward. The Lo-Cat project is considered a milestone for Weil as a production site by both Mayors, Diana Stöcker and Lorenz Wehrle.

Lo-Cat supplies high-precision aluminum parts for aircraft outer skins to companies like Airbus and Pilatus. With the new factory, the company aims to further strengthen its market position by bringing a newly developed manufacturing process to series production. The Mayor, Diana Stöcker, considers the Lo-Cat project an important step for the development of the Lofo site.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the production hall took place on September 19, and the company is investing approximately €10 million in the new location. The Lo-Cat project is significant for the industrial history of the Lofo site, as emphasized by both Weil's Mayors, Diana Stöcker and Lorenz Wehrle.

This new factory will focus on the production of aircraft components, a sector that is crucial to Germany's economy and technological advancement. The move of the production to Weil am Rhein is a testament to the town's attractiveness as a location for cutting-edge manufacturing. The Lo-Cat project is a significant milestone for Weil's industrial history and a promising sign of the town's continued growth and development.