European cold logistics specialist STEF has started building a new dual-temperature site in Kölliken, Switzerland, in order to consolidate its position in the German-speaking part of the country.
“Switzerland is a key country for the development of our transport and logistics services for food in Europe. With this €35 million major investment, STEF believes in the economic momentum and logistics advantages of the country, and of its German-speaking part specifically,” said Stanislas Lemor, STEF deputy executive officer.
The construction cost is of EUR30m and is expected to be finalized in September this year and will help all European clients of the group to develop their operations in Switzerland by providing its Swiss clients with easy access to markets in Western and Southern Europe. Built on a 2.5 hectares plot, the site offers a total 8,500 m² surface area, consisting of a section for activities dedicated to refrigerated products (4,000 m² and 6,000 pallet positions) and a second zone for frozen products (4 500 m², corresponding to 60,000 m3, and 12,000 pallet positions).
“The new Kölliken site materializes our development ambitions in Switzerland. It will help us reach the critical size necessary to broaden our range of services and to fully leverage our network, especially with Italy and Germany,” added Lemor.
The opening of the Kölliken site is expected to create 40 jobs, followed with 100 more jobs by end of 2018.
