Miele Reaches Production Milestone at Alabama Assembly Plant
Miele's new factory in Opelika, AL, recently reached a production milestone. Photo courtesy Miele
OPELIKA, AL—Miele Manufacturing Inc. recently assembled the 10,000th oven at its new factory here. The German appliance company produced its first Generation 7000 built-in oven at the facility in November 2024.
“When we started production at the end of 2024, we set ambitious goals,” says Ulf Kranz, CEO of Miele Manufacturing. “Reaching 10,000 units since then exceeds our expectations and confirms that customers value the quality, reliability and design of our ovens and ranges assembled in Alabama.”
Since the start of operations, the company has steadily expanded its production capacity, introduced new product variations and strengthened its global supplier network. According to Kranz, the facility now operates multiple assembly lines that “[ensure] efficient workflows and consistent quality control standards. This is only the beginning. Our goal is to keep raising the bar in performance, output and safety.”
"The 10,000th unit represents more than just a production figure—it reflects months of planning, engineering, training and teamwork,” adds Uwe Brunkhorst, Ph.D., senior vice president of Miele & Cie. KG. “From sourcing raw materials to final safety inspections, each appliance undergoes rigorous testing before leaving the factory floor."
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