Following the recent topping-out ceremony for the new production hall, construction has now begun on a state-of-the-art logistics center at the Arnstadt site. The total investment for the entire expansion amounts to approximately 150 million euros.
By 2027, the 19,500 square meter site will feature a three-story building complex, with its centerpiece being a fully automated high-bay warehouse measuring 26 meters in height and 123 meters in length. The new facility is designed not only to centrally manage and analyze warehouse operations in real time, but also to significantly enhance the efficiency and scalability of engine maintenance processes.
In addition to the warehouse, the site will include modern office and employee facilities, including locker rooms for approximately 560 staff members and workstations for more than 30 people. The project is part of N3’s comprehensive “xDREAM” growth program, which aims to increase annual capacity to up to 250 overhauled engines – a significant jump from the 155 engines serviced last year.
“An aircraft engine consists of up to 20,000 individual parts – and each part needs to be in the right place at the right time,” emphasized Managing Director Stefan Landes. “The new logistics center will set us up for future-oriented processes and continued growth.”
N3, with approximately 1,100 employees, is already one of the largest employers at Erfurter Kreuz. An additional 100 jobs are expected to be created over the coming years. The investment not only reflects the shareholders’ confidence in Thuringia as a business location but also underscores the strategic importance of Erfurter Kreuz as a central logistics hub in Germany’s heartland.
