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The boiler house and energy production

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Power and energy for the entire factory

The boiler house (Kesselhaus) is located right in the center of the factory site and supplied all of the surrounding buildings and machines with energy – for a good 70 years. Since then, its two chimney towers have come to symbolize the Papieri.

The paper mill went through various epochs of energy supply. At first, it relied on hydropower from the river Lorze. Next, it was powered by coal and heavy oil.

In 1992, it switched to producing steam with more environmentally friendly natural gas. At that stage, the paper mill only resorted to its light oil backup supply when there were energy shortages. Today, the entire site is powered and fueled with renewable energy.

The paper mill’s boiler house was in use day and night. (1960)
The steam boilers were supplied by the Sulzer company in Winterthur. (Circa 1960)
Inside the boiler house, there was a powerful chain lift. (2006)
The simple control unit in the boiler house, on which the entire mill operation depended. (Circa 1960)
Instead of steam, this building will churn out delicious food in future. Kesselhaus restaurant will be the culinary highlight of the Papieri site.
Prior to the start of construction, the Kesselhaus was temporarily used for events.
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With its mighty twin chimneys, the Kesselhaus (boiler house) is the most striking building within the former paper mill site. It will remain the prime place to meet in the new neighborhood, too.

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