From pilot plant to industrial production
Upscaling – industrial first-of-its-kind plants
Pörner designs and builds process plants for companies that transform new technologies into industrial reality.
Laboratory scale ⇒ Pilot scale ⇒ Industrial scale
When new technologies become production
When new products or processes are launched onto the market, the transition from pilot scale to industrial production determines their commercial success. At this stage, process engineering, investment, feasibility and subsequent operation must be considered as a whole.
Pörner supports this step with structured project development, strong process engineering and international execution expertise in plant engineering. With over 50 years of experience, more than 2,500 projects and worldwide project realisation, Pörner combines technological depth with industrial implementation reliability.
Expertise in Upscaling
We are the right partner when a process is to be implemented as a first-of-a-kind industrial plant.
Typical scenarios include:
- a pilot or demonstration process with growing demand
- a new specialist product with no or insufficient production capacity
- a process developed in research prior to industrialisation
- a technology company or start-up without its own engineering capacity or implementation structure
- an industrial company wishing to build an initial plant with new process or product lines for a new business area
Pörner develops plant concepts based on these requirements that are technically robust, economically transparent and reliably feasible.
Our services for initial industrial installations
1. Establishing a robust foundation for projects and investments
Pörner creates the basis for well-informed investment decisions:
Concept development, feasibility studies, FEED, economic feasibility studies, budget estimates and technology comparisons provide clarity on scope, costs, schedule and implementation path.
This creates a solid basis for decision-making for all project stakeholders and investors.
2. Process engineering as a core competence
An experienced team of over 50 process engineers specialises in transferring third-party processes into industrial applications. Working closely with the technology provider, Pörner handles the systematic integration and industrial process design.
A particular focus is on the implementation of first-of-a-kind processes – i.e. processes not yet realised on an industrial scale – which Pörner transforms into robust, operable and economically viable plant concepts drawing on its extensive experience.
3. Scale-up of pilot processes
The transition of pilot and demonstration plants into industrial concepts requires more than just engineering.
Pörner ensures that yield, product quality, energy efficiency and process stability are achieved under real industrial conditions.
4. Integrated engineering of complete plants
Pörner provides multidisciplinary engineering from a single source – from process engineering and detailed design through to construction and commissioning support.
An integrated project structure with a high degree of digitalisation reduces interface risks, centralises data flow and establishes clear lines of responsibility, whilst providing a comprehensive overview of the project at all times.
5. Global procurement and realization
International procurement combined with local suppliers ensures quality, cost-effectiveness and on-time delivery – whilst complying with all national standards and relevant operator requirements.
6. Constructability and reliable implementation
Pörner takes the subsequent implementation into account right from the early project phases:
Construction engineering, regulatory documentation, tendering, site coordination and 3D-supported installation planning ensure efficient implementation.
7. Reliable and future-proof operation
All plants are consistently designed for long-term success:
The focus is on product quality, energy efficiency, safety, ease of maintenance, expandability and environmental compatibility.
Technology meets industrial application
Why Pörner
Industrialisation projects require more than just planning expertise – they need a partner who understands both technology and project execution.
Pörner combines process engineering expertise and full-service engineering with decades of experience in developing projects and successfully realising plants within an integrated structure – a decisive advantage for first-of-a-kind industrial plants and technology-driven projects.
Key figures:
- 50+ years’ experience in plant engineering
- 2,500+ realised projects
- 750,000 engineering hours per year
- Projects in more than 70 countries
- Investment volume up to €250 million
- Focus on plants in the €10–60 million range
Pörner has extensive experience in the development and implementation of technologies – both proprietary processes and those developed in collaboration with partners.
Turn your process into an industrial plant.
When your technology progresses from pilot scale to production, Pörner will help you develop a robust plant design, a sound basis for investment and a reliable implementation structure.
