Weleda Cradle Campus – Sustainability Meets Efficient Drive Technology
December 17, 2025
Weleda Cradle Campus – Sustainability Meets Efficient Drive Technology
In Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, Weleda has built a new logistics center: the Cradle Campus. This project combines ecological responsibility with technical precision – setting new standards in sustainable warehouse logistics.
Key features:
- A high-bay warehouse rack made of wood – instead of steel
- A facade constructed from clay excavated on-site – instead of concrete
- Use of renewable energy sources such as geothermal and solar – instead of fossil fuels, even for the stacker cranes
Technical equipment:
- 6 energy-efficient stacker cranes, including 5 single-mast and 1 double-mast unit
- Integrated energy storage technology
- 500 meters of pallet conveyor systems
- 350 gearmotors
Energy efficiency:
- Peak power reduction by a factor of 7
- Up to 40% lower energy consumption
The Cradle Campus demonstrates:
- Sustainability is an integral part of modern warehouse logistics
- Technology can be both aesthetic and efficient
- Architecture and values can be meaningfully combined
More than a logistics center – Weleda is a forward-thinking concept with model character.
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