The first sod for the automated cold storage in Örebro is now taken
The first sod for Lantmännen Unibake's new automated cold store in Örebro was taken by Lantmännen Unibake Sweden's Managing Director Jonas Lindell and Lantmännen Fastigheter's Managing Director Joachim Haas.
Lantmännen Unibake, in collaboration with Lantmännen Fastigheter, are investing SEK 300 million in a the construction of a new automated cold storage facility, enabling storage and processing of frozen bread products. The new cold storage is being built adjacent to the existing bakery in Örebro. The investment boosts Lantmännen Unibake's product flows and contributes to a more sustainable transportation network serving Swedish consumers.
The new and highly efficient automated facility comprises a 36.5 meter tall warehouse, a low-height warehouse section, a palletizing space, engine rooms and new logistics offices. Total building area ~ 7,400 square meters. Many partners and suppliers have been involved in the project's design, fire safety, and automation phases.
The investment also provides chances for future growth, and the investment plan supports a long-term vision for Lantmännen Unibake's bakery in Örebro, which currently employs around 200 people. Lantmännen Unibake Sweden employs around 400 people within the brands Korvbrödsbagarn, Bonjour and Hatting.
Unibake Sweden's Managing Director Jonas Lindell and Lantmännen Fastigheter's Managing Director Joachim Haas have now taken the first sod.
"I am glad and pleased that we are constructing in Örebro to support Lantmännen Unibake Sweden's continuing expansion." Through this large investment, we continue to develop our operations in Sweden and create new opportunities for future growth. Additionally, the investment demonstrates Lantmännen Unibake's capacity to execute our long-term vision of developing sustainable offerings for our clients, according to Jonas Lindell, Managing Director, Lantmännen Unibake Sweden.
The new fully automated warehouse is scheduled to open in the first half of 2023.
For more information, please contact:
Jonas Lindell, Managing Director, Lantmännen Unibake Sweden
E-mail: jonas.lindell@lantmannen.com
Joachim Haas, Managing Director, Lantmännen Fastigheter
E-mail: joachim.haas@lantmannen.com
Lantmännen's press department
Phone: 010,556 88 00
Email: press@lantmannen.com
About Lantmännen
Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe’s leader in agriculture, machinery, bioenergy and food products. Owned by 19,000 Swedish farmers, we have 10,000 employees, operations in over 20 countries and an annual turnover of SEK 45 billion. With grain at the heart of our operations, we refine arable land resources to make farming thrive. Some of our best-known food brands are AXA, Bonjour, Kungsörnen, GoGreen, Gooh, FINN CRISP, Schulstad and Vaasan. Our company is founded on the knowledge and values acquired through generations of farmers. With research, development and operations throughout the value chain, together we take responsibility from field to fork. For more information: www.lantmannen.com
