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Unveiling of the drink dispensing station

Four men pull on a black cloth, revealing the Fendt dispensing station underneath
Two apprentices pull on a black cloth, revealing the Fendt dispensing station
Two men (apprentices) stand next to the green Fendt dispensing station, one on the left and one on the right. The front lights, underbody lighting and rotating beacon are illuminated.
Fendt drinks dispenser (side view) with Fendt logo, castors, 4 taps, a glass shelf and front and rear lights switched on.
Fendt dispensing station (diagonally from the front) with Fendt logo, a glass shelf and front and rear lights switched on.
Fendt dispensing station (diagonally from behind) with Fendt logo, glass shelf, glass racks and front and rear lights switched on.

Dr Josef Mayer and the apprentices lift the black fabric to reveal the self-built system underneath. Built by the apprentices at the Hohenmölsen site, it is truly a one-off. Members of the press, local politicians and representatives of the farmers' association were invited to celebrate the unveiling of the dispensing station and this special project.

Dr Josef Mayer stands in front of a Fendt tractor
Dr. Josef Mayer (Vice President and Managing Director Fendt Research & Development)

"In Germany, we need qualified employees who can carry out their work responsibly, demonstrating commitment and technical expertise. That’s why the Fendt Management Board supported the apprentices’ special project to build a drink dispensing station," said Dr Josef Mayer. "Using initiative and creativity, some of our apprentices have built a mobile drink dispenser from the bonnet of a Fendt 700 Vario. It is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also works perfectly from a technical point of view."

Three men smile for the camera in front of a white wall
Dr Josef Mayer (left) and Patrick Langner-Möwes (HR Manager Fendt Hohenmölsen | right) are delighted to welcome Sven Borchert (Vice President of the Saxony-Anhalt Farmers' Association).

AGRILL initiative

The idea to construct the dispensing station came from the "AGRILL" initiative of the German Farmers' Association in Schleswig-Holstein. The name "AGRILL" combines the word "April" and the German word "Grill" for barbecue. Through this initiative, the farmers' association aims to boost confidence in regional agriculture and locally produced food. As part of the initiative "AGRILL", the association encourages agricultural engineering companies to allow their apprentices to design and build their own systems, such as self-designed barbecue stations or an outdoor drink dispensing station. These projects aim to bring people together under the motto "Enjoying together" and set an example for culinary delights and diversity.

A look under the bonnet - construction of the station

Two men (apprentices) are working on a tractor. One of them is sitting under the bonnet with a hand drill, while the other is crouching down and watching

The drink dispensing station was built by apprentices at the Hohenmölsen site in April and May of this year. The design of the dispensing station is second to none. TIts powerful dry cooling system has a cooling capacity of 100 litres per hour and the associated dispensing technology is housed in a Fendt 728 Vario bonnet with the original lighting fully integrated. Through this "special project", the apprentices learnt to work independently, contribute their own creative ideas and gain valuable experience in project management.

The next important deployment of the drink dispensing station is already planned: at the German Farmers' Day in Berlin in June, where farmers and politicians will be served cold drinks.


Construction of the drink dispensing station

3 men (apprentices) are standing around an open box containing the Fendt bonnet, examining it and talking.
3 men (apprentices), 2 holding the bonnet (left and right), one measuring the height with a folding rule.
3 men (apprentices) stand at a band sawing machine and saw
2 men (apprentices) sit under the Fendt bonnet and give a thumbs up
One man (apprentice) is standing at the Fendt dispensing station, which is next to a box, and is examining the tap on the dispensing station.

Location with future prospects

3 men, 2 of whom are apprentices (left), the man on the right is holding a cold drink
Andy Haugk (Mayor of Hohenmölsen | right) is delighted with the special commitment to training young professionals shown by Fendt

Since 2012, the Fendt site in Hohenmölsen has been training apprentices in technical professions. Today, the site offers apprenticeships in six different trades. During the construction of the dispensing station, a construction mechanic and two industrial mechanics from Fendt, as well as an industrial mechanic from MIBRAG, demonstrated their skills. All apprentices in Hohenmölsen begin their basic technical training at the MIBRAG (Mitteldeutsche Braunkohlengesellschaft mbH) training centre. MIBRAG is supporting the region’s transformation process from a coal mining area to one providing energy and industrial services, and offers various commercial and technical apprenticeships.

Two apprentices and another man are standing in front of a white wall. The two apprentices are looking at the man in the suit while he is speaking.
(ltr) Danny Hentschel (apprentice) and Yannik Richter (apprentice) with Alexander Schenk (Head of the Hohenmölsen site) Andy Haugk (Mayor of Hohenmölsen, right) is delighted with the special commitment shown by Fendt to training young skilled workers.

"In recent years, our production site in Hohenmölsen has undergone continuous development. With the completion of our paint shop and logistics centre, we can now supply Fendt with significantly more components and heavy-duty sheet metal parts that were previously painted by external partners. This allows us to fulfil the quality requirements even better," says Alexander Schenk, Head of the Hohenmölsen site. "This investment has also enabled us to create more future-proof jobs here in the region. We are particularly proud of the success of our apprenticeship programme. Our first industrial mechanic apprentice, who started in 2012, is now working as a measurement technician in the quality department. And that is just one example of many."

Impressions from the event

Four men, two of whom are apprentices (right), stand behind the drinks dispenser and laugh while one of them pours himself a cold drink
Apprentices and another man are standing in front of a wall. The two apprentices are looking at the man in the suit while he is speaking
Three men smile together at the camera and stand in front of a white wall
People are standing in a production hall wearing yellow reflective safety vests while one of the two apprentices explains something to them.
People are walking across a crosswalk on the factory premises and listening to Alexander Schenk speaking into a microphone.
A large group of people look at the dispensing station, which is not visible in the picture.

About the Hohenmölsen site

Drone shot shows the Fendt site in Hohenmölsen with numerous production halls surrounded by meadows

The AGCO Corporation acquired the current factory site in Hohenmölsen in 2009. The Fendt Katana forage harvester, which was developed by Fendt, has been manufactured on site since 2011, reaching the milestone of 100 manufactured machines in 2013. The Fendt Rogator 600 self-propelled sprayers are also produced in the same production hall. Additionally, parts and components for Fendt tractors, round balers and combine harvesters are produced and are painted and dispatched in an environmentally friendly manner at the Hohenmölsen plant. The construction of the modern paint shop and the adjacent logistics centre at the end of 2020, has established the Hohenmölsen site as a technology site for the future. The modern paint shop was operational in summer 2023. The painting technology division has since been expanded further.

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