We are thrilled to continue our growth trajectory in Germany by setting up our first Amazon distribution center in Gera, Thuringia,” said Armin Cossmann, Regional Director Operations Amazon Germany. “We are grateful for the support we have received here from local and regional partners and look forward to creating 1,000 new full-time jobs in Gera and the region and giving our customers even better service!” Amazon is setting up business at a sprawling site that LEG Thüringen developed so that companies could easily build on it. “This expansion is a resounding success for the state’s broad-based initiative to develop large industrial sites in order to offer companies suitable business locations,” explained Thuringian Economics Minister Wolfgang Tiefensee. As Amazon noted, the new Gera location will meet cuttingedge environmental standards to assure energy efficiency and responsible resource use. “We help investors in and outside Germany to expand or relocate to Thuringia. They have expressed considerable interest in investing in Thuringia, even in these challenging times – Amazon’s gratifying commitment to Gera is one example of this dynamic trend,” said LEG Managing Director Andreas Krey. LEG will continue to provide full-service advice and assistance even after Amazon has opened its location. (hw)
