BMW Axle Production: thyssenkrupp Opens New Assembly Plant in Allershausen

thyssenkrupp AG has officially inaugurated a new assembly facility in Allershausen near Munich, Germany, reinforcing BMW axle production for the automaker’s next-generation vehicles. The plant will manufacture both front and rear axles, supporting upcoming BMW models produced at the Munich site. Designed to enhance production precision and supply chain efficiency, the investment underlines Germany’s continued strength in advanced automotive manufacturing.

BMW Axle Production Strengthened by New Allershausen Facility

Operated by thyssenkrupp Automotive Systems GmbH, the new Allershausen plant offers around 19,000 square meters of combined production and logistics space. The site has been engineered for highly automated axle assembly, ensuring consistent quality and optimized cycle times. With a mid-double-digit million-euro investment, the project will create approximately 250 jobs, contributing to regional industrial growth while expanding BMW axle production capacity in southern Germany.

High Automation and Output Capacity

The facility is structured to support advanced assembly lines capable of producing up to 55 axles per hour once full operations begin in summer 2026. Automation plays a central role in maintaining accuracy and scalability, particularly for complex front and rear axles used in new BMW vehicle generations. The configuration allows flexible adaptation to model variations while maintaining strict performance and quality benchmarks required for premium automotive platforms.

Integrated Logistics and Synchronized Supply to BMW Munich

A defining feature of the Allershausen plant is its commitment to synchronized supply processes. Production will operate under just-in-time and just-in-sequence delivery models, ensuring axle modules arrive precisely when required at the BMW Munich plant. This reduces inventory levels, improves line efficiency, and supports seamless vehicle assembly operations.

Sustainable Manufacturing and Green Logistics

Sustainability has been embedded into the plant’s design from the outset. The site utilizes electric trucks for internal and external transport logistics, lowering operational emissions. In addition, heat energy is sourced from a nearby biogas facility, aligning the project with broader sustainable automotive manufacturing goals. Key sustainability measures include:

• Electrified transport for plant logistics

• Biogas-based heat supply for reduced carbon footprint

• Optimized material flow to minimize waste

By combining automation, synchronized logistics, and renewable energy integration, the Allershausen investment positions thyssenkrupp as a critical enabler of BMW axle production for future vehicle platforms. The plant not only enhances supply chain resilience but also reflects the ongoing transformation of Germany’s automotive manufacturing ecosystem toward efficiency and sustainability.