On 17 June 2026, reflexGroup, part of the German Winkelmann Group, officially opened its new production plant in Rimavská Sobota, Slovakia. The facility is focused on the production of hot water tanks and storage tanks for heating and cooling systems, including applications connected with heat pumps and modern energy-efficient technologies. The investment represents an important industrial development for the Rimavská

Strategic site selection for the industrial plant is a key point in greenfield and brownfield projects, which often determines their success or failure. Do you have a clear plan, but are you considering whether it is better to start on a greenfield site or take advantage of the existing buildings and infrastructure? This choice is crucial and has an impact

Interim management plays a significant role in both greenfield and brownfield projects. How do interim managers contribute to these types of projects in Slovakia? What are the main challenges and opportunities for the Slovak industry? Interim Management in Greenfield Projects Project Planning and Launch Interim managers leverage their experience to assist in the planning and launch of greenfield projects in

The project of the German conglomerate Winkelmann in the industrial park Rimavská Sobota, Slovakia, which received a certificate of significant investment last July, is entering an expansive phase of implementation. This capital venture represents the initial phase of constructing a production complex for metal hot water storage tanks, intended for heat pumps and heaters under the Winkelmann Building + Industry

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