Dürr AG, founded in 1895 and headquartered in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany, is a leading mechanical and plant engineering firm specializing in automation, digitalization, and energy efficiency. The company's extensive portfolio includes paint and final assembly systems, application technology, clean technology systems, industrial automation, and woodworking machinery and systems. Dürr serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, furniture, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical devices, and electrical engineering. With a global presence spanning 139 locations in 33 countries, Dürr combines innovative technologies with comprehensive services to enhance production efficiency and sustainability.
Sports car manufacturer Lotus is automating its body painting facility at its British headquarters in Hethel. Lotus contracted Dürr to install an automated paint shop boasting a number of extremely efficient processes.
Dürr Systems AG has been presented with the German Innovation Award in the ‘Large Enterprises’ category for its EcoPaintJet robot painting system. EcoPaintJet is a groundbreaking innovation for the razor-sharp painting of cars and other products. The benefits of the process also impressed the jury of the German Innovation Award: 100% of the paint lands on the surface without any waste, with two-tone painting also made easy – and all this in a faster, more energy-efficient and resource-friendly way than before.