German company Stiebel Eltron has reached a manufacturing milestone by producing its 20 millionth instantaneous water heater.
Darren Fletcher, Stiebel Eltron Australia sales director, said that the instantaneous water heaters provide the best environmental performance possible with the smallest footprint.
“Compared with gas-fired alternatives, instantaneous electric water heaters have better heating efficiencies, and a greater freedom to be positioned exactly where needed—thereby reducing water wastage,” he said.
The Australian subsidiary is one of 16 around the world and Eltron International CEO, Rudolf Sonnemann says its success has prompted the parent company to become a majority shareholder in the Australian subsidiary and strengthen its presence within this region.
“We have experienced significant growth in the Australian market from a wide range of products, particularly the custom products,” said Sonnemann.
Aerial photograph of Stiebel Eltron’s main manufacturing facility in Holzminden, Germany.
During the past ten years, the group has invested more than 20 million Euros (A$25 M) on new product development and construction of specialised production lines.
The group produces nearly all components itself, from the plastic pellets, to the cables, heating wires through to the sheet metal.
