CRC strengthens leadership team and expands internationally

CRC is expanding its leadership team and laying the groundwork for international growth. The management team (from left to right): Benjamin Steimle, Markus Scheibenzuber, Hermann Spinner, and Timo Porta. © CRC Clean Room Consulting GmbH

Together for the next growth phase of CRC: The management team with Benjamin Steimle, Markus Scheibenzuber, Timo Porta, and Hermann Spinner (from left to right). © CRC Clean Room Consulting GmbH

With billions being invested worldwide in new semiconductor, photonics, and pharmaceutical production facilities, CRC continues to expand its international presence and enhance its leadership capabilities to provide end-to-end EPCM and engineering expertise for the successful realization of complex high-tech projects.

CRC Clean Room Consulting GmbH continues its growth trajectory, positioning itself strategically for international markets. By strengthening its management team, expanding its German locations, and preparing to enter the US market, CRC is responding to rising demand for complex production and research infrastructure in technology-driven industries – reinforcing its role as a trusted EPCM and General Planning partner for sophisticated semiconductor, photonics and life sciences facilities.

Leadership Expansion: Benjamin Steimle Joins as CFO

Since May, Benjamin Steimle has joined CRC's leadership team as Chief Financial Officer, working alongside Timo Porta, Markus Scheibenzuber, and Hermann Spinner. With extensive experience in the life science tools and deep tech sectors, he brings deep expertise in scaling internationally focused organizations.

"Companies that want to grow globally in technology-intensive markets need both technical excellence and the structures to support that growth. That's exactly what we'll be building together."
– Benjamin Steimle, CFO, CRC

The demands placed on industrial projects have shifted fundamentally in recent years. Beyond technical excellence, clients now expect international project execution across global production networks, professional project management structures, and integrated delivery models including EPC and EPCM solutions (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management). CRC is meeting these shifts head-on, systematically building out its capabilities and expanding its service portfolio.

International Expansion: US Subsidiary Planned

North America is a key focus for CRC's next phase of growth. The company plans to establish its own US subsidiary in 2026/2027, enabling it to build a systematic presence in the region and meet the growing demand from North American clients. CRC already supports international clients across Europe, North America, and Asia through globally coordinated project teams and on-site delivery capabilities. This model allows for close integration between planning and execution, along with high efficiency in demanding project environments, a strength CRC will further build on in the US through local, on-the-ground presence.

Expanding in Germany: New Location in Saarlouis

With the opening of a new location in Saarlouis, Saarland, CRC is deepening its regional footprint in Germany and strengthening ties to key industries in the area. The site is expected to grow to as many as 30 employees over the coming years and will play an important role in delivering both national and international projects. This expansion adds capacity for interdisciplinary teams and highly skilled specialists who support complex industrial projects from initial planning through to execution.

Technical Excellence at the Core CRC specializes in the planning and delivery of cleanrooms and laboratory buildings, as well as high-tech production facilities, that meet the highest quality and regulatory standards, with a focus on economically sustainable solutions that ensure long-term production success. The company has established itself as a trusted EPCM and General Planning partner for semiconductor fabs, photonics and advanced packaging facilities, as well as GMP-compliant biopharma and R&D facilities. This includes integrated oversight of planning, procurement, and execution, ensuring schedule, cost, and quality assurance across every project phase.

CRC's engineering philosophy starts with the manufacturing process. Applying an inside-out approach, production requirements, tool layouts, utilities, cleanrooms, and building infrastructure are developed as one integrated system. This ensures maximum operational efficiency, scalability, and investment security throughout the facility lifecycle.

CRC provides clients with more than engineering and design services. As a proven EPCM and integrated planning partner, CRC seamlessly aligns production requirements, facility design, cleanroom environments, and technical infrastructure into a fully integrated solution. Supported by a single point of responsibility, clear governance, and an experienced international leadership team, clients benefit from reduced project risk, accelerated decision-making, and the successful delivery of complex high-tech facilities from concept to production start-up and beyond.

Market Drivers Behind CRC's Growth

Massive global investment continues to flow into semiconductor, photonics, and advanced packaging capacity, driven by accelerating digitalization, rapid advances in artificial intelligence, electromobility, and cloud infrastructure, as well as a strategic push by governments worldwide toward more resilient, regionally anchored supply chains.

The pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector is evolving with similar momentum: production and research capacity continue to expand to meet growing demand for innovative therapies, biologics, and cell and gene therapies. At the same time, tightening regulatory requirements, the push for supply chain resilience, reshoring initiatives, substantial R&D investment, and the rising global importance of healthcare are all driving the expansion of modern, GMP-compliant production and research facilities. Here too, CRC is a sought-after partner, bringing decades of expertise in the planning and delivery of GMP-compliant laboratories, production facilities, and cleanroom environments.

Across both sectors, CRC's ability to translate complex regulatory and technical requirements into reliable, high-performance facilities has made it a trusted partner for organizations navigating this next wave of industrial investment.