From pilot plant to industrial production
Upscaling – First-of-its-kind industrial plants
Pörner designs and builds process plants for companies seeking to 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-its-kind industrial plant.
Typical scenarios include:
- a pilot or demonstration process facing growing demand
- a new specialty product with no or insufficient production capacity
- a process emerging from research prior to industrialisation
- a technology company or start-up without its own engineering capacity or implementation structure
- an industrial company aimingto build an initial plant with new process or product lines for a new business segment
Pörner develops plant concepts that are technically robust, economically transparent and reliably feasible.
Our services for first-of-its-kind industrial installations
1. Establishing a robust foundation for projects and investments
Pörner creates the basis for well-founded investment decisions:
Concept development, feasibility studies, FEED, economic feasibility studies, budget estimates and technology comparisons provide clarity on scope, costs, schedule and implementation pathways.
This results in 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. In close cooperation with the technology provider, Pörner takes on 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
Transferring 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 for complete plants
Pörner provides multidisciplinary engineering from a single source – from process engineering and detailed design to construction and installation supervision.
An integrated project structure with a high degree of digitalisation reduces interface risks, centralises data flow and ensures clear responsibilities and full project transparency at all times.
5. Global procurement and realization
International procurement combined with local suppliers ensures quality, cost-effectiveness and on-time delivery – whilst fully complying with all national standards and relevant operator requirements.
6. Constructability and reliable implementation
Pörner considers future implementation already in the early project phases:
Construction engineering, regulatory documentation, tendering, site coordination and 3D-supported installation planning ensure efficient project execution.
7. Reliable and future-proof operation
All plants are consistently designed for long-term success:
Product quality, energy efficiency, safety, ease of maintenance, expandability and environmental compatibility are at the forefront.
Technology meets industrial application
Why Pörner
Industrialisation projects require more than 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-its-kind industrial plants and technology-driven projects.
Key figures:
- 50+ years’ experience in plant engineering
- 2,500+ completed 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 comprehensive experience in the development and implementation of technologies – both proprietary processes and solutions created in collaboration with partners.
