International engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting firm CRB has opened a new office in Penzberg, near Munich, Germany.
The new location becomes the company’s third office in Europe, joining existing sites in Basel, Switzerland, and Stuttgart, Germany, and marks CRB’s 21st office globally.
Penzberg has established itself as a significant hub for Europe’s biopharma sector, supported by advanced biotechnology infrastructure and substantial contributions to diagnostics and therapeutic production.
The city is recognised as one of Europe’s largest biotechnology manufacturing centres, producing vital raw materials, therapeutic proteins, monoclonal antibodies, and peptides for biologic therapeutics.
The new location becomes the company’s third office in Europe
Additionally, the region plays a pivotal role in the global diagnostics industry, supplying approximately 80% of diagnostic substances worldwide and supporting billions of tests each year.
The opening of the Penzberg office forms part of CRB’s strategic objective to remain close to its clients, fostering collaboration, innovation, and the high-quality project delivery for which the firm is known.
CRB has also appointed Peter Fischer as Office Leader for the new location.
Fischer is an experienced life sciences professional with more than 20 years in the industry, bringing expertise in capital project execution, process technologies, lean operations, and team leadership.
Penzberg supplies 80% of diagnostic substances worldwide
His career includes senior roles at organisations such as Exyte, NNE, Cargill, and Roche, where he contributed to the delivery of complex, high-value capital projects for major global clients.
Commenting on the appointment, Eric Unrau, CRB’s Senior VP of International Operations, said: “Peter is a strong cultural fit who shares our values of collaboration, technical excellence, and client focus. His leadership will be instrumental not just in serving clients, but in building and developing a high-performing local team. This office marks a significant step in our long-term growth strategy for the region, and we’re excited about the future ahead.”
Fischer’s remit will include identifying new business opportunities, strengthening client relationships across Europe, and developing an integrated team aligned with CRB’s operational strategy.