Sustainable construction project launched: Nagel-Group celebrates ground-breaking ceremony for new logistics hub in Gotha-Emleben

Gotha-Emleben, 17.10.2024. Nagel-Group celebrated the start of construction of a new sustainable logistics property in Gotha-Emleben with a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony - together with OFB Projektentwicklung GmbH, which is implementing the construction project, and Philipp Kalisch, Mayor of the municipality of Emleben. Completion of the new warehouse site with around 35,000 pallet spaces is planned for October 2025.

Nagel-Group will occupy the entire logistics property planned on the 35,000 m² site. An innovative concept comprising logistics, office, social and technical areas will be created on around 21,000 m². The new warehouse for the ambient sector will primarily supply a major confectionery manufacturer in the region. Nagel-Group already operates two logistics sites in Emleben and the neighbouring district town of Gotha, where foodstuffs are stored and handled in all temperature ranges. "The Gotha-Emleben site specialises in handling temperature-sensitive confectionery products. In addition to storage, we also provide a wide range of value-added services for our customers, such as display construction, packaging and the removal of samples," explains Markus Dresel, Area Manager South at Nagel-Group.

The logistics hub in Gotha-Emleben is aiming for DGNB Gold certification and an EU Taxonomy-compliant design. "Sustainability is an integral part of the development of our logistics properties," says André Pleines, Executive Director Real Estate at Nagel-Group. "Based on innovative technologies and environmentally friendly construction methods, we are creating an infrastructure that is both ecologically and economically sustainable." The sustainability measures at the new property include the exclusive use of air-to-water heat pumps for heating and cooling, LED lighting and a photovoltaic system on the roof, which is used either to supply energy or to feed it into the power grid. The system covers around 8,800 m² and saves around 870 tonnes of CO2 per year compared to conventional energy generation.

The Gotha-Emleben construction project is being realised by OFB Projektentwicklung GmbH. Ralph Holeschovsky, Branch Manager of OFB Projektentwicklung in Erfurt, emphasises: "Our aim is to create a modern and sustainable logistics property that meets the highest standards of environmental compatibility and functionality at the same time. Together with the Nagel-Group, we are delighted to be making an important contribution to the economic development of the Emleben site."

Caption (from left to right):
Markus Dresel (Area Manager South Nagel-Group), Andre Pleines (Executive Director Real Estate Nagel-Group), Phillip Kalisch (Mayor of Emleben), Ralph Holeschovsky (Branch Manager Erfurt, OFB), Michael Beyer (Overall Project Manager OFB), Andreas Hagen (Project Manager, Max Bögl)

Visualisation by OFB Projektentwicklung, author: silisight

About OFB Projektentwicklung GmbH

OFB Projektentwicklung GmbH has been in the property business for over 65 years. As a subsidiary of Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen and part of the Helaba property group, its passion is high-quality and sustainable large-scale properties. The focus is on project development and project management. At the head office in Frankfurt am Main and at the branches in Berlin, Erfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf and Leipzig, around 140 employees realise successful real estate projects throughout Germany. In doing so, they want to achieve more than others - and therefore take the interaction of economic, ecological and social components into account right from the planning stage of their projects. www.ofb.de

About the Nagel-Group

Nagel-Group, which specialises in food logistics and operates throughout Europe, is based in Versmold and employs over 11,000 people at more than 130 locations. Most recently, the company generated a turnover of 2.2 billion euros. Every day, the group moves foodstuffs in all consignment sizes and temperature classes. Whether frozen products, meat, dairy products, coffee or confectionery - day after day, Nagel-Group works on behalf of industry and retail to ensure that consumers throughout Europe find the right goods at the right time and in the right quality at the point of sale. Nagel-Group thus makes a significant contribution to the success of its customers. www.nagel-group.com

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