Arla opens modernized office in Düsseldorf

11-Nov-2024

At the symbolic handover of the keys at the new reception of the Arla office (from left to right): Arla Group CEO Peder Tuborgh, Arla Germany CEO Lillie Li Valeur and Arla Supervisory Board member Marcel Goffinet.

Arla Foods

After around 16 months of renovations, the dairy company Arla Foods Germany officially opened its modernized office in Düsseldorf Rath at the end of last week. Arla is one of the top 5 dairy companies in Germany and is represented on supermarket shelves with brands such as Arla Buko, Arla Skyr and Arla Kærgården. With the newly designed space, Arla is sending a clear signal for a modern, hybrid working concept that enables its employees to work both from home and in the office. In line with this flexible concept, the office offers 5,471 square meters and three floors of space for 60 percent of the approximately 370 employees at the Arla Germany headquarters at any one time. The focus is on flexibility and cooperation. To this end, so-called "activity-based working zones" have been created, which offer different work and meeting options depending on the occasion. The new premises offer the best conditions for effective and agile collaboration between the different areas of the company. Arla has been based at Wahlerstraße 2 since 2009 and this investment is a clear commitment to Düsseldorf as the long-standing location of its German headquarters.

"In our new offices, we have created an inspiring working environment where people feel at ease. Here, our employees can work together effectively and with pleasure, depending on their tasks and personal needs. For years, we have successfully relied on a flexible working model consisting of a mix of working from home and in the office. With the new office, we are now also reflecting this successful concept in the design of the premises and further expanding the flexible approach. We want to continue to be an attractive employer for existing and potential employees in the entire region and the food industry," says Lillie Li Valeur, Head of Germany at Arla Foods.

Hybrid working model: Successful with a mix of working from home and in the office
With its "Power of the Mix" strategy, Arla is pursuing a hybrid working model that combines flexibility for employees with efficient collaboration. This allows employees to work up to 40 percent of their time from home and benefit from the advantages of personal interaction and the state-of-the-art infrastructure of the new office space on their office days. The concept of "Activity-Based Working Zones" divides the office into different zones, each of which offers ideal conditions for different day-to-day work requirements and tasks. The zones range from classic individual workstations in open areas, to team zones for group and project work, to "break zones" for informal meetings or breaks. There is also a new spacious conference area with state-of-the-art video technology and an enlarged company restaurant as well as a "game room" with a table tennis table and table football for a sporty break with colleagues.

Focus on sustainable modernization and energy efficiency
As part of the refurbishment, particular emphasis was placed on sustainability and energy efficiency. The previous desks and office chairs were reused and other pieces of furniture, such as shelving, were refurbished for reuse. The lighting concept has also been optimized: LUX-controlled presence detectors are now used in the work areas, while motion detectors have been installed for the light in the walking areas. In addition, all lights have been converted to energy-efficient LED technology. The technical equipment on the floors, including the air conditioning system, is also state-of-the-art and particularly energy-efficient. E-charging stations are also available for both company and private vehicles.

The site has been home to Arla's German headquarters for around 15 years. The rented property in the Rath district of Düsseldorf boasts excellent transport links, public transport and close proximity to the airport.

Facts about the new Arla Germany headquarters:
Renovation phase: June 2023 - October 2024
Office concept: "Activity Based Working Zones", six different work zones depending on the activities of the employees
Employees at the location: 370
Individual workstations: for 60 percent of employees, plus focus and meeting rooms
Total office space: 5471 m² on 3 floors (partly in partial occupancy)
Address: Wahlerstraße 2, 40472 Düsseldorf

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