Thermal equipment and systems from Freiberg
Mission and vision
We see sustainability as a technical design task. We design and implement equipment and systems for recycling, reuse, and circular processes – especially where new processes are emerging and no established standards yet exist.
A key focus is on the planning and implementation of test and pilot plants. These form the basis for research, process development, and the targeted optimization of processes with regard to efficiency and resource conservation. At the same time, they create the conditions for safe and reliable scaling.
Our strength lies in the development of customized solutions for complex tasks – from the initial test facility to industrial-scale application. Thanks to our in-depth engineering expertise, practical implementation, and clear responsibilities, we create plants that enable innovation, push technological boundaries, and reliably transfer sustainable processes into operation.
Our team at the site
At our site in Freiberg, Saxony, we combine engineering, manufacturing, and quality management under one roof. Our production hall offers the infrastructure to efficiently and precisely implement both pilot and industrial plants.
Our team consists of 26 dedicated employees—interdisciplinary engineers, designers, welding and manufacturing specialists. Their experience, technical expertise, and close collaboration enable us to successfully implement even complex projects.
Short communication channels, direct coordination, and a high degree of vertical integration enable quick decisions, flexibility, and consistent quality assurance across all project phases.
Company development
Emerged in 1997 from the the sample workshops of the German Fuel Institute in Freiberg, TAF Thermische Apparate Freiberg GmbH has developed into a recognized partner for research and industry based on its in-depth expertise.
From 2006 to 2011, TAF was a subsidiary of the CHOREN Group in Freiberg and operated under the name CHOREN Components GmbH for a time.
TAF has been a member of the Pörner Group since 2011. In April 2022, Pörner Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH – a leading full-service engineering company for process plant construction in Europe based in Vienna, Austria – took over TAF completely as an independent subsidiary.
Today, we carry out projects for customers in Germany and throughout Europe. Our products and plants are also used in North and South America, Asia, and on the African continent.
Part of the Pörner Group
As part of the Pörner Group, we combine the advantages of a specialized medium-sized company with the capabilities of an internationally active engineering network.
Our customers benefit from:
- in-depth process engineering expertise
- international project and implementation experience
- long-term stability and investment security
For large-scale projects, additional capacities and specialized expertise can be integrated within the company—ensuring reliable implementation with consistently high quality.