A place, building, or facility where goods are manufactured or produced industrially. Synonyms are factory or plant.
example
Der Automobilhersteller plant den Bau einer neuen Produktionsstätte in Osteuropa.
The automobile manufacturer is planning to build a new production facility in Eastern Europe.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is made up of 'Produktion' (production), the linking -s, and 'Stätte' (site/place). 'Stätte' is a formal word for 'Ort' (place) or 'Stelle' (location). So it is literally a place of production.
EXAMPLE
In dieser Produktionsstätte werden Computerchips hergestellt.
Computer chips are manufactured in this production facility.
Register and style
'Produktionsstätte' (production facility) is a formal and official term. You often find it in business news, annual reports, and official documents.
EXAMPLE
Der Konzern kündigte die Verlagerung der Produktionsstätte an.
The corporation announced the relocation of the production facility.
Typical collocations
Typical verbs used with 'Produktionsstätte' (production facility) are 'eine Produktionsstätte errichten' (to build a production facility), 'betreiben' (to operate), 'modernisieren' (to modernize), or 'schließen' (to close).
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen plant, eine neue Produktionsstätte zu errichten.
The company is planning to build a new production facility.
Compare with
near_synonym
Produktionsstätte vs Werk
plant / work
'das Werk' and 'die Produktionsstätte' can both mean a place where goods are manufactured industrially. 'das Werk' is shorter and very common in industry, especially for large companies or specific sites. 'die Produktionsstätte' sounds more factual and precise; it generally emphasizes the place of production. This can be a factory, a plant, or another type of facility. In everyday language, people are more likely to say 'Werk' or 'Fabrik'; in reports and official texts, 'Produktionsstätte' often fits better.
Produktionsstätte
Die Firma baut eine neue Produktionsstätte für Batterien.
The company is building a new production facility for batteries.
Werk
Am Montag besucht mein Freund das neue Werk seiner Firma.
On Monday, my friend is visiting his company's new plant.