The third major logistics centre is located in Basel, or more precisely in Pratteln. We first came to the region with our location in Münchenstein in 1979. Birsfelden was added later with an office building and a transshipment point. By that time, we had multiple smaller locations in the Basel region, which made it difficult to achieve efficient transshipment and distribution of goods. So we were on the lookout for a new location to consolidate all the other locations in one place and thus unify and make our logistics more efficient as a means of staying competitive on the market.
After viewing various sites, Bruno Planzer decided to buy land in Pratteln. Here again, he undertook a major risk as this land was among the most expensive plots in the region. But with Basel’s industries, and in particular the pharmaceutical industry, in full bloom, Bruno Planzer ultimately decided to buy the land. He built our third large logistics centre in Pratteln, which would go into operation in 2006. Meanwhile, two expansions have taken place in order to be able to handle significantly higher volumes. The location in Pratteln also stands out architecturally. Another special feature of the infrastructure is the ability to load and unload the trucks on two levels depending on the product specifications.
At this location, we mainly serve pharmaceutical customers with very high quality standards, which results in the need for high-level and sophisticated quality management. For example, we are certified by Swissmedic in order to store, pick and transport goods in an appropriate and professional manner.