One of the largest truck manufacturers
The Netherlands
Bilfinger acts as the end-to-end engineering and implementation partner for one of the largest truck manufacturers multi-year decarbonisation roadmap in the North of the Netherlands, supporting the company’s ambition for CO₂-neutral production by 2035.
For Phase 1 (2026–2029), Bilfinger led the full scope from technical and economic feasibility to execution, with engineering solutions tailored to replace the first part of the gas-powered systems by a scalable, all-electric infrastructure.
Phase 2 (2030-2035) focuses on replacing the remaining part of the gas-powered systems in the existing plant with an emission-free installation based on electric boilers, heat pumps and chillers. The first phase is designed to scale up. The second phase is based on the end situation.
Client: One of the largest truck manufacturers
Project duration: 2022 - 2025 for the feasibility studies, concept, basic, detailed design and start construction
Bilfinger’s involvement: End-to-end engineering partner for a large-scale decarbonisation and electrification project
A compact, multidisciplinary Bilfinger team (HVAC, electrical, civil, safety, BIM and Project Management) worked closely with one of the largest truck manufacturers. Thanks to earlier successful projects with the customer, the team applied an agile, lean approach, maintaining weekly updates and informal contact to keep progress smooth and decisions aligned.
Bilfinger acted as a one-stop partner, from technical and economic feasibility up to and including the construction phase. With all required disciplines in-house at Bilfinger, one of the largest truck manufacturers could streamline its vendor model and reduce complexity. The use of simulation software (Hysopt) gave contractors and stakeholders confidence in the design, ultimately speeding up tendering and reducing project risks.
One of the largest truck manufacturers and Bilfinger co-created the all-electric solution from day one, translating ambition into action with scalable and future-proof design. The project stands as a testament to open collaboration, proactive thinking, and long-term partnership between Bilfinger and one of the largest truck manufacturers.
This project marks a major step in one of the largest truck manufacturers journey toward CO₂-neutral manufacturing. By electrifying heating and cooling systems and phasing out natural gas, the installation is both energy-efficient and emission-free, without compromising performance and uptime.
The project brought several exciting challenges that encouraged smart, forward-thinking solutions. Determining the required installed capacity meant analyzing three years of energy data, factoring in seasonal trends, installation efficiency, and future developments. Choosing heat pumps and chillers required balancing low environmental impact (GWP and PFAS-free) with proven, reliable technology. Phased connection of consumers over multiple years pushed us to design a system that remains efficient and future-ready. Limited space, due to access roads, fire routes, and structural elements like the conveyor bridge, led to creative spatial planning. Lastly, routing a pipe bridge over a busy roof full of installations demanded precision and inventive engineering.
