Siemens to launch carbon-neutral digital factory in Sibiu

Business Forum
Siemens is set to bolster its presence in Romania with the development of a fully digitalised, carbon-neutral production facility in Sibiu.

The project, secured through a strategic partnership facilitated by CBRE Romania and developer WDP, represents an investment valued at tens of millions of euros.

The new factory, situated in Sibiu's western industrial zone, is scheduled for completion by 2028. Designed as a benchmark for the Romanian industrial market, the facility will integrate advanced technologies including Digital Twins, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT). Production processes will be entirely data-driven, featuring full automation and the deployment of autonomous robots (AGVs).

Călin Badea, Senior Consultant | Industrial & Logistics at CBRE Romania, said: "Sibiu reasserts its strength as an industrial hub, and the new Siemens production facility stands as a powerful testament to the region's potential." He noted that the leasing volume in Sibiu tripled between 2023 and 2025 compared to the previous period, reflecting a surge in demand from industrial and logistics tenants.

The facility is engineered for high sustainability, operating as a zero-emission site powered by photovoltaic panels and smart natural lighting. Beyond technical innovation, the project emphasizes social impact through specialized training spaces designed to cultivate a highly skilled local workforce.

RECOMMENDED
RECOMMENDED FROM THE HOME PAGE
Romania cuts budget deficit by more than half in Q1 2026
Finance

Romania cuts budget deficit by more than half in Q1 2026

Romania's consolidated general budget recorded a deficit of €4.2 billion in the first quarter of 2026, representing 1.03% of GDP, compared to a deficit of €8.7 billion (2.28% of GDP) in the same period of 2025 over revenue growth and expenditure control.

Industry

Siemens wins Romania's first hydrogen train contract

Siemens Mobility has been selected by Romania's Railway Reform Authority to deliver 12 hydrogen-powered electric multiple units based on the Mireo Plus H platform. The contract marks Romania's first hydrogen train project and one of the first in CEE.

Industry

AI simplifies work but fuels employee anxiety, survey finds

AI has become increasingly embedded in employees' day-to-day work over the past year. More than 48% of employees see AI as a tool that simplifies their work; however, many remain concerned about the broader implications of its growing integration, according to a survey conducted by Genesis Property early this year, on a sample of 1,146 employees.

READ MORE
Business Forum  |  29 April, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Business Forum  |  29 April, 2026 at 8:00 AM