Winnenden is transforming: new life in the Sortimat area starts now!
Reconstruction of the Sortimat area in Winnenden: Planned new use in the industrial area, under the leadership of Alexander Arnold and his team.

Winnenden is transforming: new life in the Sortimat area starts now!
A comprehensive renovation is currently being prepared in the former Sortimat area in the Birkmannsweiler industrial area, which covers an area of 10,000 square meters. Alexander Arnold, on behalf of Thallos Objekt Birkenstraße Winnenden GmbH, is leading the renovation planning. Together with Mike Oberste-Brink, who works as a master carpenter, interior architect and designer, we are working on a sustainable concept that provides for a gradual new use of the area. Current information about resident companies, companies that have migrated and available space will be provided to those interested in order to ensure transparency in the progress of the project. This development could lead to new dynamism and create jobs in the Winnenden region, especially in an economic environment characterized by uncertainty. ZVW reports that…
In the broader corporate landscape, the company Sortimat Handling Systems from St. Georgen is particularly noteworthy. It belongs to the international group ATS Automation Tooling Systems and operates in the pharmaceutical sector. It recently became known that Thérèse and Wolf-Dieter Goedecke's company premises were sold to the Canadian parent company. With currently 90 employees, of which the company started with 45 about seven years ago, Sortimat plans to hire more workers. The company's strategy remains cautious, which is due, among other things, to the potential impact of the Corona crisis on demand in the pharmaceutical sector. Although Sortimat is not involved in the direct development of Covid-19 vaccines, the company produces important equipment for the production of syringes. This makes them an important player within the industry. Südkurier describes the company's situation and its strategic direction...
Economic challenges and strategy
The economic environment poses challenges for many companies, and the situation in the pharmaceutical sector is no exception. Sortimat has decided to pursue a cautious growth strategy in order to be able to respond to economic uncertainty. Despite the purchase of the company building and the intention to increase the number of employees, the company remains cautious about futuristic projects. However, the space for a possible expansion behind the company building suggests a positive attitude towards future opportunities and investments.
The establishment of new projects in the former Sortimat area, together with the positive development at Sortimat itself, could bring positive impulses for the Winnenden region. The mix of new uses and the growth of an established company creates an exciting perspective, not only for residents but also for potential investors. These two developments are exemplary of the transformation process of numerous company locations that have to reorient themselves in a changing economic environment and can therefore also serve as an example for other regions.