Claas has inaugurated two new assembly lines at its baler manufacturing plant at Metz-Woippy in France.

The manufacturer says this investment is essential for the production of its baler series, such as the Cerex round baler and the recently announced Cubix, which is the next-generation of large square balers.
 
The company says this strategic investment underlines their long-term commitment to France and the Grand Est region and sets up the manufacturing site for future growth in balers. The €3.3 million investment reflects a shared long-term ambition for the future development of the site. Furthermore they say, it underlines the connection with the region and represents another milestone in the 65-year history of the site. 

Thomas Spiering, the company's COO said at the at the opening of the new facilities, "By combining innovative products with future-proof production facilities, we are strengthening the industrial and technological foundations for the continued success of our baler business. Over recent years, we have systematically invested in R&D, our protoshop, infrastructure and production at the Metz-Woippy site to drive innovation and operational excellence."