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It is one of the ZEISS Group’s largest investment projects worldwide: A new, ultra-modern high-tech campus has been taking shape at a site covering roughly eight hectares in Jena’s center since 2019. The complex is scheduled for completion at the end of 2026 and will have approximately 118,000 square meters of usable space. In a years’ time, around 2,000 of the 3,500 ZEISS employees who work in Jena will be conducting research and developing new products at the new company headquarters.
Jena is the second largest ZEISS location in the world; the company got its start in this eastern Thuringian city. This was where mechanic Carl Zeiss founded the company in the 19th century. The new ZEISS high-tech campus will further strengthen Jena’s reputation and importance as a storied yet forward-looking center for investment and high-tech industries.
In mid-November 2025, Bauerfeind AG kicked off the expansion of its core logistics center in Zeulenroda/Thuringia with a ceremonial groundbreaking. The storied company is investing approximately 30 million euros in modern facilities, smart conveyor systems, and highly automated storage solutions. “Our investments here are a clear sign of confidence – not just in this location, but particularly in our employees,” said CEO Rainer Berthan.
With around 2,500 employees worldwide, including 1,500 at the Zeulenroda site, this project highlights Bauerfeind’s role as a dependable partner for customers in over 70 countries as well as its strong commitment to Thuringia as a business hub.
Bauerfeind’s product portfolio includes high-quality medical aids and health products primarily used in orthopedics, phlebology, and physical rehabilitation – including supports, braces, insoles, compression stockings, and specialized sports products for professional athletes. Bauerfeind is renowned for combining medical expertise, innovative technology, and premium German-engineered quality.
