Böttcher AG plans billions of billions in Zöllnitz - job engine in the south!

Böttcher AG plans billions of billions in Zöllnitz - job engine in the south!

Böttcher AG, an established office sender from Thuringia, has established itself as an important player in online trade in recent years. With an impressive turnover of over 900 million euros in the previous year, which corresponds to a growth plan of 20 percent, the company shows itself at a promising course. The upcoming financial year 2025 is intended to target the sales target of one billion euros, as Thuringia24 reports. No wonder that Udo Böttcher, founder and managing director, proudly announces that the goals previously set were far exceeded.

Above all, the areas of electronics and hardware store contributed to the record sales, while the range was expanded to include toys, which brought additional sales increases. Böttcher AG has been well positioned in the international business world, where e-commerce has grown steadily since the turn of the millennium. Also in 2023 the forecasts show that the German online trade is further recovered and new record sales are expected, as Statista represents.

investments in the future

In order to meet the increasing demand, Böttcher AG plans to build a new high -bay warehouse at the Zöllnitz location. This expansion is to create up to 70,000 pallet parking spaces, which raises the daily shipping capacity to impressive 150,000 packages. The logistical challenges grow and the new camp is expected to be completed in one to two years.

The balance sheet at the half -time not only shows that sales are above the previous year's level, the number of customers has also been increased by more than 450,000. However, there are also restructuring: the closure of the location on Brusselser Strasse in Jena is currently being considered, even if no final decision has yet been made.

The challenges of modern trade

E-commerce is not only a growth market, but also brings its challenges. According to Statista, returns, especially in the case of clothing articles, make up around 31 percent of the returns, which leads to increased garbage. In order to reduce the environmental impact, a third of the customers support return systems with reusable packaging.

Consumers appreciate the advantages of online shopping, especially convenience, and over 40 percent do online purchases at least once a month. Despite this enthusiasm, many customers prefer the shopping experience in inpatient trade, where they can hold the goods in their hands.

The future of Böttcher AG seems promising despite the challenges that e-commerce brings. The investments in the infrastructure and a growing number of customers indicate a solid foundation for further growth. The changes in the southern Saaletal could therefore be important not only for Böttcher AG, but also for the entire region, as Thuringia24 finally noted.