Gebrüder Weiss builds new IT and logistics center in Wolfurt

The municipality of Wolfurt in Vorarlberg / Austria has given the green light for construction work to begin on Gebrüder Weiss’ IT and logistics center at the Wolfurt industrial park. The decision was made at the local council meeting held on April 9. “I am delighted that we have all the necessary permits, and we can now press on with construction work,” says Wolfram Senger-Weiss, CEO of Gebrüder Weiss. He continues: “This state-of-the-art IT and logistics location will be just perfect for our employees and customers: not only will it bring our IT teams closer together, but the location’s proximity to the Wolfurt freight terminal means we will also be able to combine transport modes more efficiently, moving them onto rail tracks and shortening transport times. This will translate into greater security of supply for our customers in terms of materials and goods, which in turn will have a positive effect for other businesses both in Vorarlberg and the wider region.”

More jobs in Wolfurt
A high-bay warehouse and a manual warehouse with an adjacent office building for the logistics company’s IT department are being built over 30,000 square meters on Senderstrasse in Wolfurt. The local council’s zoning plans were already approved during Wolfurt’s local council meeting on January 24. 'Gebrüder Weiss’ IT and logistics location is of great importance for the development of the “Hohe Brücke” industrial park and will create more high-quality jobs in the market town of Wolfurt. The proximity to the goods station is of course ideal,” says Mayor Angelika Moosbrugger enthusiastically.

Long-term planning
“Our IT teams are currently based in Kennelbach. However, capacities both there and in Lauterach have reached their limit, which is why we want to create a location that offers long-term growth potential. After the move, about 300 people will be employed in IT and about 50 in logistics. We are planning and building for the future, which is why we are already creating space for more jobs now,” explains Stefan Oberhauser, Branch Manager Land & Logistics Vorarlberg at Gebrüder Weiss.

Space-saving construction
To make the best possible use of land resources, the building is to be constructed in a way that conserves space: one building complex will reach a total height of 25 meters, consisting of a 4,500-square-meter logistics warehouse on top of which a three-storey office building is planned. This enables the available space to be used twice. A 34-meter-high high-bay warehouse with space for 68,000 pallets is being built adjacent to that. There are plans to include a photovoltaic system, a green roof and charging stations for electric trucks and cars to reflect the company’s commitment to sustainability in its buildings. The logistics company has also chosen to dispense with large parking lots, instead relying on incentives for employees to use local public transport.

Securing the Vorarlberg location
“Although the general business climate is less than favorable at present, we are nevertheless investing in the region to secure our business activities for the future – as logistics providers we are one of the first to feel an economic downturn. This investment is possible because we have managed our business sustainably and are therefore in a healthy financial position,” emphasizes Wolfram Senger-Weiss. The nearby rail connection was decisive for the choice of location. The project is due to be completed by the end of 2025.

Factbox “Hohe Brücke” Wolfurt IT and logistics center: