GERMANY-based Thyssenkrupp Schulte is strengthening its sales and logistics site in Frankfurt for carbon steel, stainless steel as well as nonferrous metals and expanding its reach beyond the region. Among other things the company is investing in the expansion of the high-bay warehouse and processing equipment at the site.

“The expansion of our Frankfurt site is an important milestone in our company strategy,” said Ilse Henne, CEO of thyssenkrupp Schulte.

“Our core competencies include the development of tailored material and supply chain solutions which we deliver reliably nationwide – always close to our customers, enabling them to concentrate fully on their core business. The Osthafen site offers the ideal conditions for this,” he added.

PROMISING PERSPECTIVES

The city of Frankfurt am Main is aiming to expand and further improve the conditions for companies in the Osthafen district. “Several years ago we set out to secure Osthafen with its outstanding infrastructure as a long-term industrial site,” said Councilor Markus Frank. “We are pleased that with thyssenkrupp Schulte we can now offer reliable perspectives to a further company.”

LOCATION WITH POTENTIAL

The branch in the Frankfurt Osthafen district covers a total area of 28,000 sq m, 15,000 sq m of which is used as storage space. Around 65 employees currently work for the company in Frankfurt.