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Gigantic logistics center in Lower Saxony: 45 million parts annually!
Find out everything about the WM SE logistics center in Göttingen: size, efficiency and importance for the automotive market.
Gigantic logistics center in Lower Saxony: 45 million parts annually!
Hedemünden, Lower Saxony – When it comes to logistical superlatives, the logistics center of WM SE, formerly Wessels + Müller, in Hedemünden stands out. An impressive 250,000 different vehicle components are stored here on an area equivalent to 55 football fields. With a warehouse area of 180,000 square meters and 400 employees, the company proves that it has a good knack for efficient processes.
The warehouse, which was completed in 2014 and expanded in 2020, ensures rapid deliveries. Around 120,000 parts are delivered to 230 locations every day, with some workshops receiving deliveries up to five times a day. In this region, where the average age of private cars is over ten years, the need for reliable spare parts is particularly high. Loud HNA WM SE supplies over 200 sales outlets and handles an impressive 45 million items per year.
Technological masterpiece
The logistics center relies on the latest technologies and optimized processes. With 88 loading ramps and 12 kilometers of conveyor technology, the infrastructure is tailored to the needs of the market. The high storage area rises 40 meters in height and offers space for 54,000 pallets - 6,000 containers are moved there per hour. This guarantees rapid availability of the parts in demand. In cold weather, around 8,000 car batteries are used per day, which underlines the efficiency of the center.
The बड़ा scope and the revolutionary technology make it possible to serve different customer needs. WM is one of the largest independent vehicle parts wholesalers in Europe and offers not only spare parts for cars, but also for commercial vehicles and equipment for workshops. “We guarantee short delivery times and high performance in advice and technical service,” emphasizes the company on its website WMF.
Competition and market changes
With annual sales of 2 billion euros, WM SE is one of the major players in the aftermarket—a billion-dollar market for automotive parts and services. But the competition never sleeps: WM SE faces large automobile manufacturers and their suppliers. In the current market analysis “Automotive Suppliers Germany 2025” by MEYER INDUSTRY RESEARCH It was found that the TOP 100 suppliers will achieve a total turnover of 279 billion euros in 2023. Sales grow by an average of 6.9% annually.
Although some of the major players in the industry are facing challenges due to inflation and material price increases, WM SE shows that they can survive in a growing but volatile market through efficiency and technology. While the need for spare parts continues to increase, particularly due to the increasing aging of vehicles in Germany, WM SE remains well positioned to continue to expand its market position in the future.