The Luxembourgish fruit and vegetable specialist has launched a new phase of development by building a second warehouse at its current site in Ellange. The “Ellange 2” project, as it is called, should allow Marcel Grosbusch & Fils to bring together its various production sites, and in par­ticular to increase its production and storage capacity. “The goal is to meet our clients’ increasing demand, but also to diversify our activities and extend our expertise at an international level,” explains Goy Grosbusch who, with his sister Lynn, represents the 4th generation of the family to lead the company.

Simplifying distribution
The investment of 19 million leads to a new warehouse that is already ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified and offers an additional 8,000 sqm alongside the existing 5,000 sqm. The site will include 41 new loading docks, 13 separate storage areas in which the temperature can be adjusted depending on the product being stored and a washing facility for the company trucks. The new working tool will regroup the Fruit@office service (already located in Ellange), the fresh products chopping facilities (which are stationed in a different warehouse in Ellange) as well as the prepacked goods department, which was until now located at the Cloche d'Or. "Our company's expertise and the quality of its suppliers will therefore be joined by a very effective tool to facilitate distribution at the European level while guaranteeing the same quality of service to our clients who are also growing very quickly," explains René Grosbusch.

A natural and friendly environment
In addition to the 800 sqm of office space reserved for administrative purposes, the “Ellange 2” project will include the construction of a 100 sqm auditorium which will house the future Grosbusch Acade­my, intended to offer specialised trainings for the fruit and vegetable industry. Furthermore, Marcel Grosbusch & Fils is planning to hire more than 75 new employees to expand its workforce by 2020. The new warehouse will include a 129-space underground parking area covering 4,000 sqm as a well as a gym and rest areas. The company has also called upon interior design specialists to offer its employees a young, friendly and natural work environment. Solar panels, vegetation walls, lemon trees, interior plants and other aromatic herbs will fill the new premises by the end of the year.