Gigantic construction project in Alsfeld: 200 new jobs and huge storage space!

Gigantic construction project in Alsfeld: 200 new jobs and huge storage space!

Alsfeld, Deutschland - The weather played perfectly at this year's summer festival of the CDU Alsfeld on July 24, 2025. In bright sunshine, around 100 interested citizens came together to take part in the tour of the largest construction project, which is currently being realized in the Vogelsberg district. The construction site in the industrial area was a real highlight that the community had been waiting for for a long time. Patrick Vogel, deputy CDU chairman, welcomed those present and gave an overview of the impressive dimensions of the project.

like Osthessen News reports from the client Northwest to the region, which creates over 70,000 square meters and round Will generate 200 jobs. Mayor Stephan Paule (CDU) and other projectors explained the importance of this investment step to the assembled guests, which emphasizes Alsfeld as a future -oriented location. In view of the general economic challenges, this is a ray of hope that promises new perspectives.

an important logistics center

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new central warehouse of the Nordwest Handel wholesale association took place in September 2024 and was another sign of appreciation with the presence of well -known guests, including Hesse's Prime Minister Boris Rhein. As Oberhessen Live , one of the largest private investments in the Vogelsberg district will be realized with an investment of around 300 million euros. This not only represents a “milestone” for Nordwest Handel AG, but also offers the 1,255 specialist trade partners significant competitive and cost advantages.

dr. Helmut Rothenberger, from Rothenberger Real Estates, emphasizes Alsfeld's geoptimal location, which makes the project so attractive. The logistics center should use the latest technologies. Despite the positive approaches, there was also criticism: the long lead time of almost four years met with resentment, as did the growing bureaucracy. Prime Minister Rhein also commented negatively about the effects of the current political situation on the economy.

The future in Vogelsbergkreis

Another important step is for Alsfeld: The DHL Express Deutschland-Hub, which is in the final preparations, will start the construction work in 2026. These projects impressively show that Alsfeld as a location is also very popular in difficult times. Mayor Paule emphasizes that with the handover of the building in December 2025 and moving from Gießen to Alsfeld, new jobs and impulses for the local economy will be created in 2026.

At the end of the summer festival, CDU members and friends met in the Eifa bakery for a cozy exchange for cakes, steaks and sausages. The time after the construction site tour gave room for discussions about the developments and the future of the Vogelsberg business location. These projects show that true potential is slumbering that is only waiting to be raised.

For further information on the developments in the region, the website of the Vogelsberg district is a helpful starting point: Vogelsbergkreis Wirtschaft .