An interview with site manager Christian Warlies: What timber construction has to achieve today
Precision, digitalisation and responsibility - modern timber construction at a high technical level is produced in Hermsdorf. Site Manager Christian Warlies talks about customised special components, digital processes and the importance of a corporate culture that brings people and machines together. A look behind the scenes of a company that shows: Progress begins in the process.
An interview with site manager Christian Warlies: What timber construction has to achieve today
What does modern timber construction mean today? What role does the Hermsdorf site play for the industry? And how can precision, sustainability and growth be combined? In dialogue with Christian Warliesthe site manager of the Thüringer Holzwerke Hermsdorf GmbHit quickly becomes clear: Thüringer Holzwerke Hermsdorf deliberately focuses not on quantity, but on quality. Complexity and precision: large spans, curved or diagonally cut beams, elements for Sports halls, Industrial buildings, Additions or Modular building systems. Requirements are increasing - and with them the demand for quality and timing.
"360° timber expertise and agile solutions - this not only describes our daily work, but also my attitude: For me, timber construction means creating sustainable value and precisely realising customer requirements." Christian Warlies, Location Manager
Digital processes for precise production
In order to turn planning requirements into reliable production, Hermsdorf focussed early on a Fully integrated digital process chain set. A newly introduced ERP system combines planning, purchasing, production and logistics. Coupled with CAD, BIM and CNC technology creates an end-to-end workflow - from design to delivery.
The focus in Hermsdorf is on what others do not supply off the shelf: Customised special components made from glulameven for highly complex structural solutions. Digitalisation plays a central role here. The Introduction of a new ERP systemcoupled with CAD, BIM and CNC technologies, ensures Consistent processes and maximum efficiency."The ERP introduction is a milestone for us. The end-to-end connection of planning, production and processing brings noticeably more efficiency - for us and our customers." Marko Becher, Project Management
Corporate culture with responsibility
In addition to technology and product quality, one thing is particularly important to Christian Warlies: the people behind the timber construction. The new company in Hermsdorf is supported by an experienced team that has been associated with the plant and the region for many years."The future comes from working together", says Warlies. Building a corporate culture in which Responsibility, further development and appreciation are a matter of course - this is just as important to him as machine investments or efficiency figures.
Conclusion: Progress begins in the process
Thüringer Holzwerke Hermsdorf is positioning itself as a Specialist for special components made of glulam and as Co-creator of a new timber construction culture - characterised by an understanding of technology, reliability and forward thinking. A company that not only Constructionsbut also Trust carries - from the material wood. And with an attitude that goes beyond the material.
