pfenning logistics and HFL celebrate symbolic groundbreaking ceremony for the freshcube osthessen
Representatives of pfenning logistics and Herbst Frischelogistik, along with the Mayor of Bad Hersfeld, celebrated the start of construction. The temperature-controlled logistics centre with customisable temperature management creates additional jobs in the field of fresh goods logistics and is targeting DGNB Platinum certification.
Bad Hersfeld, 14 July 2022
The pfenning Group, a family-owned contract logistics service provider, marked the start of construction of the freshcube osthessen in Bad Hersfeld with a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony. In addition to representatives of the pfenning Group and HFL Herbst Frischelogistik, Thomas Fehling, Mayor of the district town of Bad Hersfeld, was also in attendance.
The logistics property for fresh goods logistics will be built on a total area of just under 40,000 m². Of this, 12,000 m² will be dedicated to temperature-controlled, modern storage space, with an additional 1,100 m² for social areas and office space. Under the roof of the freshcube osthessen, pfenning logistics offers a flexible warehousing concept for individual usage requirements, with the ability to serve different temperature zones and ensure an unbroken cold chain. The targeted GDP (Good Distribution Practice) certification will enable the company to guarantee compliance with the highest quality standards in the handling of medicines and pharmaceuticals along the supply chain, particularly for customers in the pharmaceutical sector.
In the construction and operation of its logistics properties, pfenning logistics consistently implements a comprehensive sustainability concept to reduce the CO2 emissions of both the property and logistics processes. As with all its projects, the company is pursuing the Platinum certificate from the DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council). In doing so, the company contributes to the sustainability strategies of its customers and supports them in reducing CO2 emissions along the entire value chain. This is achieved in particular through the infrastructurally favourable location in the East Hesse logistics region. As a transport hub, Bad Hersfeld enables savings in empty kilometres, which has a positive impact on customers’ transport footprint. In addition, a photovoltaic system is planned to generate climate-friendly electricity for the property.
Thomas Fehling, Mayor of the district town of Bad Hersfeld, affirms: “Due to the proximity to the motorway, there were some tricky challenges to solve and external hurdles to overcome, which we tackled together. With pfenning logistics’ project development and the new jobs it creates, we are strengthening the region economically and maintaining the successful relationship with Herbst Frischelogistik. Forward-looking concepts with an awareness of sustainability are welcome in Bad Hersfeld.”
Friedbert Herbst, Managing Director of HFL Herbst Frischelogistik, emphasises: “The collaborative partnership with the municipality and Mayor Fehling plays an important role in realising the project. We look forward to continuing to strengthen this in the future. Thanks to the pfenning Group, we can implement the highest quality standards at the site, combined with the existing HFL expertise. We are delighted to have reached another milestone with the freshcube osthessen and our future company headquarters, and to continue offering our customers the professional service they are accustomed to.”
Martin Königstein, Managing Director of pfenning logistics, adds: “pfenning logistics and HFL have created the framework conditions for long-term joint growth in the region. The new freshcube in Bad Hersfeld is the result of our trusting partnership since 2019. In particular, we want to continue achieving valuable synergies in the areas of pharmaceutical and fresh goods logistics.”
With the construction of the freshcube osthessen in Bad Hersfeld and the multicube osthessen in the neighbouring municipality of Mecklar, pfenning logistics is advancing its nationwide expansion. With these new developments, the Heddesheim-based company is responding to increased volatility in consumer behaviour, order peaks and shorter ordering lead times.
About the pfenning Group:
The pfenning Group is a contract logistics service provider offering a full-service supply chain solution, rooted in the German Mittelstand and based in the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. Led by the Pfenning family in its third and fourth generation, the company looks back on 90 years of logistics experience and employs 3,700 people at 100 locations in Germany, Poland, Hungary and Sweden. With a fleet of 800 trucks and a total storage area of 500,000 m², the company serves as the strong backbone for its customers’ logistics operations, ranking 55th among 60,000 logistics service providers in Germany in the “Top 100 in logistics” study.
The Heddesheim-based group of companies has continuously expanded its product portfolio. State-of-the-art warehousing and transport solutions are complemented by a wide range of value-added services, from security services and metal construction to real estate development. In nationwide retail supply, pfenning logistics ranks among the leading service providers in Germany. Other industries also rely on the expertise of the Heddesheim-based company: specialised warehouses have been built and commissioned for the chemicals, automotive, food and pharmaceutical industries. The company has also acquired further know-how through strategic acquisitions in the areas of fashion logistics as well as e-commerce for consumer and medical technology goods. Solutions are delivered that ensure stable goods management cycles, guarantee an excellent price-performance ratio and pave the way for market success.
Five decades of experience form the foundation on which pioneering real estate projects are realised. With the multicube rhein-neckar, pfenning logistics developed an innovative, award-winning multi-user concept in 2012 that offers space for individual usage requirements and sustainable aspirations. This success story has been continued with the multicube rheinhessen since 2018. Both logistics centres rank among the European top 10 industrial new builds awarded DGNB Platinum certification. Following this model, pfenning logistics will build up to 300,000 m² of qualified storage capacity in Germany and Europe.
For short-term needs, pfenning logistics offers its nationwide logistics service concept “WAREhouses+”. A total of 371,000 m2 is available at several locations across Germany, including at the transport hubs of Karlsruhe, Düsseldorf and Rhine-Main. The spaces are managed by pfenning logistics. The concept is aimed at a wide range of industries such as retail, chemicals and automotive, which benefit from specialised logistics services and value-added services.
The corporate philosophy of the pfenning Group is based on responsibility, commitment and trust. These values guide the team in their day-to-day business. The focus is on transparency, openness and honesty – enabling efficient and flexible development of individual and pragmatic solutions. The company’s continuous growth is supported by qualified and experienced managers who contribute their expertise daily in key positions.
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