Everllence has held a groundbreaking ceremony in Roskilde, Denmark, to mark the start of the building phase of its new Danish headquarters.
The development, known as The Valley, is a joint venture between Everllence and Volkswagen Immobilien, the Volkswagen Group’s real-estate division.
The company’s current base in Greater Copenhagen, together with its Holeby, southern Denmark site, have given rise to many innovations ro drive climate-neutral shipping, including high-pressure dual-fuel two-stroke engine, methanol-powered engines, and the first firing of a two-stroke engine fuelled by ammonia.
However, the company says its current facilities, particularly at its Copenhagen location, are outdated with major renovations otherwise looming and so the decision to relocate is driven by strategic necessity.
Our current facilities in Denmark have served us well but were not built for the future we are envisaging.
Dr Uwe Lauber
The Valley will offer space for growth, both in terms of workforce and production capacity, and in an industrial setting that facilitates the testing of new fuel-technologies while ensuring safer logistics.
“Today’s event marks a historic milestone in Everllence’s journey. As we turn the first sod in this exciting venture, we are laying the foundation – not just for a new campus, but for a new chapter in our company’s history,” said Everllence CEO, Dr Uwe Lauber.
“Our current facilities in Denmark have served us well but were not built for the future we are envisaging.
“This location is purposely designed for excellence, tailored to the unique needs of our people, our technologies, and our decarbonisation aspirations. The future starts here – and it starts now.”
New fuels
Everllence head of two-stroke business and country manager Denmark, Bjarne Foldager, added: “Here, we can innovate safely, efficiently, and responsibly – especially as we work with new fuels like ammonia.”
The Valley campus is located on the site of a former gravel pit and lies 40km west of Copenhagen.
The site will comprise a 70,000sqm complex of buildings including office space for at least 1,500 workstations, a teaching academy, meeting centre and an employee club.
Testing facilities
There will also be a production unit and warehouse, as well as a research centre with testing facilities.
The ceremony was attended by members of the Everllence executive board and several prominent guests, including Everllence CEO, Dr Uwe Lauber; managing director Volkswagen Immobilien, Hardy Brennecke; Everllence head of two-stroke business and country manager Denmark, Bjarne Foldager; and Mayor of Roskilde, Tomas Breddam.
Construction is by general contractor, DS Flexhal, with completion of the project scheduled for 2028.
