Visit of district chief executive Karl Roeckinger


In March 2015, Inovan was pleased to receive a visit of district chief executive Karl Roeckinger and mayor of Birkenfeld Mr. Martin Steiner. In a series of visits to top companies (top in their respective sectors), district chief executive Roeckinger spends some time to get a picture of economically strong companies in Birkenfeld. Amongst the visitors were also Enzkreis area economy representative Mrs Kerstin Monasso and Mrs Karoline Schmidt of Enzkreis area job center.

During the Inovan factory tour each separate area of operation was presented: contact technology, materials technology, surface technology, stamping and moulding technology.

"I am impressed by the diversity of products and the ideas behind them”, Mr Roeckinger told Inovan chief executive officer Dr. Thomas Hoer.

With its unique production depth, Inovan is able to serve its customers in a wide range of products and inspires its customers technologically on the highest level with its precision parts.

During the visit, the high proportion of apprentices in Inovan was highlighted. Inovan offers apprenticeships in 10 different professions and tries to inspire young people for example for the surface technology, in order to be able to deploy qualified employees for its highly technological production processes in the future.

Dr. Hoer is optimistic to reach the staked goals for the development of Inovan's plants in Mexico and China in short term. In the next three years the turnover in China is supposed to be doubled. The turnover of Inovan Germany with its approx. 600 employees in Birkenfeld was up to 124 Mio. Euros in 2014.

We would like to thank district chief executive Karl Roeckinger and the mayor of Birkenfeld Mr. Martin Steiner and also Kerstin Monasso and Karoline Schmidt for their visit at Inovan.

Image source: Anita Molnar | Left to right: Manfred Stoll (Inovan), Martin Steiner, Karl Roeckinger, Dr. Thomas Hoer (Inovan)

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Renovation of our site in Zliv

We are proud to share an update on the ongoing reconstruction of our INOVAN site in Zliv. The project started in summer 2025, is structured in several phases, and is progressing according to plan with completion scheduled for the end of May 2026.

The reconstruction is an important step in preparing our site for the requirements of modern automotive manufacturing. Within the production area, we are building a new tool shop as well as new administrative spaces. A new entrance to the production area, including a reception zone, will further improve accessibility and workflows.
We are also investing significantly in quality, efficiency, and infrastructure. This includes new heating, ventilation, and compressed air systems, as well as new measuring rooms to ensure our high quality standards are consistently met.

Sustainability and safety are key priorities of this project. In line with our ESG goals, smart lighting is being implemented in the production hall and connected areas. In addition, the administrative offices on the second floor are being modernized, and new fire protection measures are being introduced throughout the entire plant.

This reconstruction marks an important milestone for the future development of our Zliv site and reflects our commitment to innovation, quality, and responsible growth. A big thank you to everyone involved in driving this project forward.

Further information about our location in Zliv can be found here: Zliv - Inovan – Von Anfang an zu Ende gedacht

We are proud to share an update on the ongoing reconstruction of our INOVAN site in Zliv. The pro...

Plant 5 Changzhou

 

Introducing:
INOVAN (Changzhou) Contact Technology Company Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Inovan Division of the Prym Group. The company was founded in June 2019 and is based in the Changzhou Wujin Hi-Tech Zone. We currently employ around 70 people, and our factory and office buildings cover an area of around 6,000 square meters.

In line with the company's growth strategy, Inovan has relocated from Tianjin to Changzhou to be closer to the economic core of its customers, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. Inovan passes on its competitive punching technology to provide customers with the highest quality products and to meet the high quality requirements of both domestic and international customers.


Discover our factory in our video presentation: Video Changzhou


For more information about our location in China, please visit: Changzhou - Inovan – Thought through from start to finish

 

 

Introducing:
INOVAN (Changzhou) Contact Technology Company Limi...