Automated central warehouse by Jungheinrich strengthens production supply for FFG in Flensburg

Jungheinrich has been awarded a contract by FFG to establish an automated central warehouse in Flensburg. The defense vehicle manufacturer is scaling its in-house production capacities long term with this project, which is part of the strategic development of Plant 3.

With around 1,400 employees worldwide and more than 150 years of tradition, FFG is an internationally established high-tech company in defense technology. The company combines in-house development and production, vehicle modernization, MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) and global customer service. Customers in more than 40 countries rely on vehicle technology “Made in Flensburg”.

With Plant 3, FFG is creating the foundation for efficient scaling of its in-house manufacturing. In future, vehicle platforms such as WiSENT, ACSV, TAHR and others will be produced here. The new building enables a structural realignment and further growth at the site.

Silo high-bay warehouse with more than 19,000 pallet spaces

As general contractor, Jungheinrich is delivering a turnkey, end-to-end solution. The centerpiece of the project is a four-aisle pallet high-bay warehouse in silo design with 19,152 storage spaces. The warehouse covers a footprint of around 2,220 square meters and reaches a height of 30 meters.

Four single-mast stacker cranes from Jungheinrich subsidiary MIAS will handle the fully automated storage and retrieval of pallets. With a system performance of around 110 double cycles per hour, the warehouse is designed for highly efficient production supply in two-shift operation.

The Jungheinrich scope of supply includes the MIAS stacker cranes with control system Programmable Logic Control (PLC) and visualization, the complete pallet conveyor technology also including control and visualization, the silo racking system with roof and wall cladding, fire protection doors, as well as the Jungheinrich Warehouse Control System (WCS) for central control of all material flow processes.

“The automated high-bay warehouse system designed by Jungheinrich sets new standards in material logistics at FFG, and simultaneously creates a strong foundation for efficient material handling processes,” says Detlef Vogel, Head of Logistics at FFG. “Jungheinrich impressed us with a technically compelling overall solution, a very thorough project design and a collaborative partnership.”

Commissioning of the system is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027.