Neue Saline, Salt production facility in Bad Reichenhall, Germany
Neue Saline is a modern salt production facility in Bad Reichenhall that receives brine pumped from the Berchtesgaden salt mines through a dedicated pipeline. The plant processes this raw material into various salt products including food-grade salt and industrial salt using specialized production methods.
The facility was built between 1925 and 1926, replacing an older salt works while continuing a salt production tradition reaching back to 696. This long heritage helped establish Bad Reichenhall as one of Germany's major salt production centers.
The facility has long been central to Bad Reichenhall's identity and economy as a major employer shaping the region's character. Its operations remain intertwined with local pride in the town's role as a salt production hub.
The facility is located in a strategic spot with direct access to the railway network, allowing efficient transport of salt products across the region. The site is easily accessible by local roads and offers visitors a clear view of industrial salt production in action.
The plant uses a thermal compression system that significantly reduces energy consumption while keeping production capacity high. This innovative approach made the salt works a model for modern, efficient salt production.
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