The Deltmo-based Weidmuller Group has officially opened its new logistics center in Hesselberg-Hainisch. With the Weidmuller Distribution Center (WDC), the global electronic equipment and electrical connectivity company will further strengthen its sustainable strategy of localizing its industrial chain, while optimizing its logistics operations in Central Europe. The logistics center was put into operation in February 2023.

With the completion and opening of the WDC, WeidMuller successfully completed the largest single investment project in the company’s history to date. The new logistics center, not far from Eisenach, will cover a total area of approximately 72,000 square meters and will take about two years to complete. With WDC, WeidMuller will significantly optimize its logistics processes while improving their sustainability. This state-of-the-art logistics centre is located 10 km from the Thuringische Weidmuller GmbH (TWG) centre. It is largely automated, offering end-to-end digitalization and flexible networking of delivery and customer service. “The logistics requirements of the future will become more and more complex and variable. With the innovative and forward-looking design of the logistics center, we have already met many future customer needs, “says Volker Bibelhausen, Chief Technology Officer and spokesperson for the Board of Directors of Weidmuller. “In this way, we can provide better customer service and chart a more flexible and sustainable course for the future,” he added.

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WDC has revolutionized Weidmuller’s logistics operations

Sustainability and cutting-edge technology

During the design process for WDC, Weidmuller combined cutting-edge logistics technology with sustainable building components. In addition to partial roof greening, the center is also integrated with a powerful photovoltaic system and an energy-saving heat pump. Overall, the new logistics center meets the requirements of the company’s sustainable localization strategy: in the Thuringian center, WDC establishes a central transshipment point for WeidMuller’s products produced in Central Europe. Shorter transportation and delivery routes could significantly reduce carbon emissions in the future. In addition, the logistics center will create more than 80 new jobs. Dr. Sebastian Durst, Chief Operating Officer of Weidmuller, highlighted the cutting-edge technology of the new logistics center: “The combination of automation and digitalization in our new logistics center opens up endless possibilities for us to continue to provide high standards, high quality and efficient service. In the long term, we will revolutionize the logistics process.”

WDC has created over 80 new jobs

The logistics center was officially opened

Recently, Deltmo-based Weidmuller presented its new logistics center to nearly 200 special guests. The opening event was attended by Mr. Christian Blum (Mayor of Hesselberg-Heinich) and Mr. Andreas Krey (Chairman of the Management Board of the Thuringian Economic Development Board). Also present at the opening ceremony was Dr. Katja Bohler (Secretary of the Thuringian Ministry of Economic Sciences and Digital Society) : “This investment by Weidmuller is a clear indication of the great economic potential of the region and Thuringia as a whole. It is great to see Weidmuller continue to help build a hopeful and sustainable future for the region.”

Weidmuller had a face-to-face meeting with the guests and gave them a tour of the logistics center, during which he introduced the future development blueprint of the new logistics center and answered relevant questions.