Flavour and fragrance company Symrise has broken ground on the second phase of construction of its new state-of-the-art, fully automated logistics centre in Holzminden.
The company said it has invested approximately €25m in the project, which it hopes will expand its logistics capacity and increase supply chain efficiency, strengthening the site as a central hub in its global logistics network.
In its statement, Symrise added that the hub will be expected to support a sustainable logistics setup, helping traffic flow in the city through optimised transport structures and more efficient logistics processes.
It even said that the hub will "contribute positively to residents' quality of life and the city's infrastructure."
The project is part of the Vision 2035 infrastructure programme, through which Symrise is making focused investments in the Holzminden site in the coming years.
The company said it aims to complete the second phase of construction for the new logistics centre by March 2028.
Dr Jean-Yves Parisot, CEO of Symrise, said: "During the next few years, we will build more than a logistics centre for Symrise at this site."
"We are investing in the future of our headquarters in Holzminden while at the same time strengthening our global positioning."
He added that the new logistics hub reflected the company's drive to become more transparent and efficient.
In this way, we create real added value for our customers and can support them quickly, flexibly and reliably around the world.
"This groundbreaking ceremony sends a clear signal of growth and shows how consistently we are developing our infrastructure."
The second phase of construction will connect to the existing logistics building and include a fully automated high-bay warehouse with about 10,000 shelf spaces, along with a two-story connecting building.
The hub will be operated by Symotion, Symrise’s logistics service provider.
Jens Baedje, Managing Director of Symotion, added: "With this logistics centre, we are creating an efficient hub for our flow of goods and taking our processes to a new level."
We are combining modern infrastructure with efficient processes to strengthen our logistics performance in the long term.
"At the same time, we are further enhancing and improving our processes in a targeted way through just-in-time deliveries precisely aligned with the production process and customer wishes."