PLANNING AND BUILDING PRODUCTION HALLS
- FOR MORE PRODUCTIVITY AND HIGHER RETURNS
Astron has been developing customised production halls for companies throughout Europe since 1965. This involves more than simply providing space: each hall is customised precisely to your production processes, machinery and growth strategy. The result is not just additional space, but an investment in optimised processes, increased productivity and sustainable business success.
With Astron, you benefit from a complete range of services: from consulting, planning and structural engineering through to construction. Our experienced team will support you from the first draft to the turnkey hall. The tried-and-tested construction system enables spans of up to 100 metres and thus opens up maximum freedom for production lines, crane systems or automated systems. The combination of standardised construction elements with individual solutions creates a production hall that perfectly suits your business.
A key advantage is future-proofing: an Astron production hall can be adapted throughout its entire life cycle - be it by integrating new technologies, changing production processes, or increasing requirements. This means your building grows with your company.
Production takes place in our own production facilities using high-quality materials. This ensures quality, precision and reliability in every construction phase. Whether assembly hall, production building, or complex production centre with an area of over 30,000 m² - you will receive a long-lasting solution that combines functionality, cost-effectiveness and architecture at a high level, and guarantees long-term success.
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PRODUCTION HALL VARIANTS - as efficient as your processes
Production halls are the centrepiece of many industrial and craft businesses. Whether individual or series production - these halls offer the necessary flexibility for a wide range of production processes. Built as steel or system halls, they can be customised: in size, room height, load capacity and equipment - exactly as required for the individual processes. Our hall solutions enable expansion in stages and grow with your company.
Typical areas of application range from small factories to medium-sized manufacturing companies and large-scale production complexes. Production halls can usually be heated, can be combined with offices, social rooms or storage areas and offer an economical solution for almost all industries.
Thanks to the modular design, subsequent conversions can also be easily realised - a clear advantage for dynamically growing companies. Sustainable construction and "green" certifications possible, for example DGNB, BREEAM, HQE, etc.
Typical use:
Joinery, textile production, printing, workshop, locksmith's shop, repair shop, metal construction, packaging company, plastics processing, home & building technology
For companies in light industry or for assembly processes, we offer customised hall solutions with short construction times and high cost-effectiveness. The focus here is on functionality and flexibility - for example in the production of furniture, packaging materials, electronic components or plastic parts.
Light industrial halls or assembly halls do not usually require an excessively high floor load-bearing capacity or ceiling height, but can easily be supplemented with office or social rooms. Daylight solutions, efficient ventilation and energy optimisation also play an important role in this category.
These halls are ideal for companies with a high proportion of personnel in production, manual work steps or low machine weights.
Typical use:
Electrical assembly, luminaire construction, furniture production, media technology, packaging technology, model making, prototype production, laboratory production, technical manufacture, assembly operations
Halls for machine and plant construction or the metalworking industry place special demands on statics, load-bearing capacity and equipment. Crane runways, large spans and special foundation solutions are often used here.
Whether steel construction, welding or machine production - our hall solutions enable heavy production processes with high loads, large room heights and customised equipment. Requirements such as indoor cranes, thermal insulation or noise insulation can also be integrated directly. Our constructions are built very precisely and dimensions are strictly accurate.
This type of production hall is particularly popular with companies in the mechanical engineering, heavy industry or metalworking sectors.
Typical use:
Mechanical engineering, steel construction, foundry, metalworking, crane construction, vehicle frame construction, machine tool production, machining, pipeline construction, conveyor technology
The production of food requires special hygienic conditions. Our halls for food processing fulfil the highest requirements for cleaning, ventilation and temperature control.
Typical applications include bakeries, butchers, dairies and beverage producers. HACCP-compliant designs are also possible without any problems - with seamless floor coverings, washable walls and a temperature-controlled room concept.
Additional hall equipment such as cold rooms, airlocks or separate storage areas can be seamlessly integrated - for a high level of safety and efficiency. Quickly built with a fixed budget.
Typical use:
Bakery, butchery, dairy, ice cream production, spice production, food packaging, beverage production, canteen kitchen, frozen food production, organic food business
Particularly high standards apply in pharmaceutical production and medical technology. Our hall solutions for these sectors integrate clean rooms, climate control, dust-free zones or humidity-regulated areas as required.
The equipment can be customised - e.g. for laboratories, sterile filling or diagnostic equipment production. Reliable climate control concepts, controlled air flow and partitioned functional areas are important here.
This type of production hall is suitable for companies in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical technology and research sectors.
Typical use:
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology laboratories, medical device production, diagnostics companies, cosmetics production, sterile technology, packaging of sterile goods, vaccine production, clean room technology
Many production companies combine their production directly with storage areas in order to organise internal processes efficiently. Our halls with integrated warehouse logistics enable short distances and streamlined processes - from delivery to production and delivery.
Depending on requirements, different storage areas can be planned: Raw material storage, buffer storage, dispatch zones or high-bay warehouses. Office or social areas can also be easily integrated.
The combination of production hall and warehouse is particularly attractive for medium-sized companies, fulfilment providers or manufacturing service providers. Intelligently planned, with low maintenance costs.
Typical use:
Furniture manufacturer, electronics production, e-commerce producer, industrial requirements, plastic parts production, technical wholesale, food processing with dispatch, machine component production
We offer specialised hall solutions for OEMs, suppliers and system partners in the automotive industry - adapted to high cycle times, complex production processes and flexible assembly lines.
From body production and component assembly to final assembly - our industrial halls enable the precise material flow that is crucial in automotive production. Connections to logistics or office space are also possible.
Particularly popular: modular design, optional crane systems, hall construction with large spans and digitally controllable infrastructure.
Typical use:
Body construction, vehicle parts production, plastic injection moulding, axle assembly, prototype construction, suppliers for OEMs, wiring harness production, paint systems, interior construction, automotive assembly
Some production processes require constantly controlled temperature and humidity conditions. Whether electronics, chemicals or precision manufacturing - our production halls with air conditioning offer just that.
This includes high-quality insulation, air conditioning systems, air filter technology and intelligent control systems. Combinations with cooling or heating rooms can also be realised.
These types of halls are particularly suitable for temperature-sensitive processes, clean rooms or laboratory facilities.
Typical use:
Precision mechanics, optics production, PCB production, sensor technology, semiconductor production, fine electronics, chemical production, laboratory production, 3D printing with plastics or metals
EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Your customised production hall from the experts
Companies across Europe trust Astron's proven quality, innovative strength and reliability in hall construction. Over 58,000 realised buildings show how even complex production requirements can be implemented efficiently, economically and future-proof - regardless of industry, location or company size.
An interdisciplinary team of more than 150 engineers and architects analyses your production processes and develops an individual hall concept. Each production hall is created using state-of-the-art software, high-quality materials and in-house production - precise, robust and designed to last.
Special technical equipment such as crane runway systems, machine foundations or reinforced floor slabs are customised precisely to your production. For high loads caused by machines, tools and material flows, we offer load-bearing constructions that also allow flexible extensions.
Energy efficiency is also an integral component: our production halls combine high-quality insulation solutions with modern building services systems. This allows you to permanently reduce operating costs and fulfil future requirements for sustainable construction today.
Whether a factory hall, assembly hall, production centre or flexible industrial hall: your specific processes are the focus of the planning. This results in buildings that speed up production processes, optimise the use of work areas and are also architecturally impressive.
CORRECT PLANNING IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS
Free planning aid as PDF
What do I need to know in order to build a production hall? Our guide supports you with practical checklists, valuable tips and the key questions to get your production hall planning off to a good start. Clearly structured, directly usable and free of charge - for all those who expect more than just a standard solution.
PRODUCTION HALL EXPERTISE
Our expertise is in every detail. And pays off twice for you.
Modern production halls have to do much more than just provide space for machines: They need to speed up production processes, reduce energy consumption, remain flexible - and be economical in the long term. This is precisely where our expertise comes in.
Every project for a production hall begins with a precise analysis of your processes: Which machines require special foundations? How are material flows organised? What extensions or automation processes are planned? Step by step, this results in a concept that is technically, functionally and economically convincing. From the first draft to the turnkey handover of your new production hall, we ensure clear structures and smooth processes.
We advise you on floor plan variants, crane systems, floor loads, energy and ventilation systems - always with an eye on the overall result. We take into account not only the construction costs, but also the operating costs over the entire service life of your production hall. We use digital tools such as BIM to create transparency and speed. The result: a customised production hall that keeps pace with your requirements and grows with your company.
BUILDING EFFICIENT PRODUCTION HALLS - Precise. Flexible. High quality.
In order to customise your production hall precisely to your processes, we rely on flexible systems instead of rigid standards. Variable floor plan options ensure that machines, material flows and work areas can be optimally integrated.
The supporting structure forms the stable backbone of your hall. We customise roof solutions and wall solutions so that they reliably meet the requirements of your production. Additional elements such as canopies, strip lighting or parapets not only enhance functionality, but also add architectural accents. Materials such as wood, glass or stone give your hall architectural variety and a personalised touch.
Technical equipment such as crane runways, reinforced floor slabs, storey ceilings or large window fronts can be seamlessly integrated. The result is a production hall that is both practical and aesthetically pleasing.
Thanks to the use of high-strength steels, the construction remains light and economical despite the large spans. This saves transport costs, simplifies assembly and ensures short construction times. The result is a modern production hall that ideally combines efficiency, flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
WHAT WILL YOUR PRODUCTION HALL COST?
The construction of a production hall is initially seen by many companies as a major investment. At first glance, it is the pure construction costs that carry the most weight - but these usually only make up part of the total costs. If you want to realistically estimate the actual production hall costs, you need to consider the entire life cycle of the building.
It is not only the material and construction method that are decisive, but in particular the long-term expenses for operation and utilisation. These include energy consumption, maintenance and servicing, taxes, insurance and ongoing administration. The location, equipment and energy efficiency also have a direct impact on the costs of a production hall.
Astron provides well-founded answers to these questions. Using our CYPRION planning software and modern analysis tools, we compare construction costs and operating costs, simulate future scenarios and identify cost-effective solutions. This allows us to realistically calculate the costs of a production hall and optimise them in the long term.
You can find out here which factors determine production hall costs in concrete terms, which equipment makes sense in the long term and how you can future-proof your hall:
HOW DO THE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PRODUCTION HALL WORK?
Building a production hall is much more than just a construction project - it is a strategic step for the future of your company. From the initial idea to the finished hall, there are numerous decisions to be made: Which construction method best suits your processes? How will machines, material flows and workstations be integrated? And how can the building be realised sustainably, efficiently and economically?
Astron supports you right from the start - in a structured, cooperative and reliable manner. We work with you to analyse your requirements, develop the planning using digital tools such as CYPRION, prefabricate the components and ensure rapid assembly and turnkey handover. You benefit from tried-and-tested processes, clear cost control and an experienced network of specialists. This reduces risks, speeds up realisation and gives you full planning security.
On the FAQ page, you can find out in detail how a production hall project works step by step - and where Astron actively supports and relieves you:
FREQUENT QUESTIONS. CLEAR ANSWERS.
What is really worthwhile?
Whether you should buy or rent a production hall depends heavily on your needs, budget and future strategy. Both options are justified - but in the long term, the advantages of buying outweigh the disadvantages.Buying a production hall
Buying offers ownership and therefore security. You invest in a hall that you can customise according to your ideas and that represents an asset in the long term. Ownership enables depreciation and tax advantages. You are also independent of rent increases and landlord decisions. Although the purchase requires a higher initial investment, the production hall is yours - and grows with your company.
→ Ideal for established companies that plan for the long term and value stability.Rent a production hall
Renting has the advantage of lower start-up costs and flexibility, for example if a location is initially to be tested or there is only a short-term need. In the long term, however, renting is more expensive, offers no increase in value and restricts individual customisation.
→ Practical for start-ups or companies with very short-term or uncertain space requirements.Conclusion
Anyone investing in the future is best off buying a production hall. You secure a property that not only offers production space, but also creates an economic basis for long-term growth.The optimum size depends on your processes, machines and future plans. Together, we analyse material flows, workstations and expansion options. The result is a hall that fits your needs exactly - without unnecessary space and with room for growth.
Yes, Astron production halls are usually designed in such a way that they can be easily adapted at a later date - either lengthways or crossways. This means that your hall remains flexible and grows with your company.
Both technical and legal requirements apply to the construction of a production hall. These include:
Planning permission: Every permanently used hall is subject to authorisation. A building application, site plan, construction drawings, structural analysis and a utilisation concept are required.
Building law & regulations: Depending on the location, state building regulations, workplace regulations and fire protection guidelines apply.
Technical requirements: Machine foundations, floor loads, crane systems, ventilation and energy supply must be considered at an early stage.
Energy & sustainability: Requirements for thermal insulation, energy efficiency and, if applicable, subsidy programmes influence planning and execution.
Flexibility: Modern production halls should be expandable and adaptable to ensure future developments.
Astron accompanies you through every step - from analysing the requirements to planning and implementation. In this way, you can ensure that your production hall is optimised technically, economically and legally.
Sound insulation is an important factor in production and industrial buildings - both for occupational health and safety and for efficiency. There are basically three different approaches:
Structural measures
- Sound-insulating roof and wall panels with integrated mineral wool insulation. We have developed our own solution for this with perforated sheets, which is very efficient and offers an optimum price/performance ratio.
- Acoustic ceilings and suspended ceiling sails
- Acoustic panels or sound insulation boards on walls and ceilings
- Noise protection cabins for particularly loud machinesTechnical and organisational measures
- Encapsulation or enclosure of machines
- Use of low-noise units and tools
- Separation of loud and quiet work areas
- Optimised machine set-up to avoid noise transmissionRoom acoustics solutions
- Soundproof curtains, louvres or mobile partition walls
- Acoustic absorbers to reduce reverberation
- Floor coverings with sound-reducing properties
A well thought-out concept usually combines several of these elements. The aim is to fulfil the legal requirements for occupational health and safety while creating a pleasant working environment.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
TOP 3 REASONS FOR BUILDING A HALL WITH ASTRON
Customised planning
Every Astron hall is precisely tailored to your production processes. Instead of standard solutions, you receive an individually designed production hall that optimises workflows and fits your company perfectly.Complete project support
We are at your side from the initial idea to handing over the keys. Our experienced team ensures smooth planning, precise realisation and on-time completion.Flexible and future-proof
Astron production halls grow with your requirements. Extensions or remodelling can be easily implemented so that you can react to new technologies or higher capacities at any time. At the end of its life cycle, the steel used is 100% recycled - sustainably and resource-efficiently.Our production halls impress with their high energy efficiency and a service life of over 50 years. The system construction with prefabricated steel components ensures quality, low maintenance and a long service life. Modern insulation systems and low-maintenance materials keep operating costs low in the long term.
In addition, we continuously invest in research and development to provide innovative solutions for cycle-orientated and low-CO₂ construction. Our components are an integral part of the circular economy.
We can build big - without limits. Whether welded, hot-rolled or cold-formed: you get production halls with a free floor plan design and maximum architectural freedom. There is no limit to the size: 40 m high and 100 m span are possible. Materials such as steel, concrete or wood can be flexibly combined and open up numerous design options.
YOU ASK. WE ANSWER.
Customised advice instead of standard solutions: We provide you with answers that suit your company. More than 150 engineers, decades of experience and in-depth industry knowledge ensure that we develop the optimum solution together - personally, individually and free of charge.