Billbrook/Rothenburgsort industrial area

From the late 1990s onwards, the turning basin of the Moorfleeter Canal was backfilled with contaminated sediments from the canal itself, and, later on, with excavated soil from a number of construction sites. In an effort to revitalise the area, the soil was restored in 2022/23. To complement these efforts, the Hamburg Ministry for Economic Affairs and Innovation evaluated the option of turning parts of the redeveloped premises into a lorry forecourt to respond to the high demand for parking spaces in the area. The aim is to reduce disruptions to traffic and neighbouring residential areas caused by parked vehicles.

With its regular meetings and its active board, the Billbrookkreis e.V. business network has been providing a platform for local exchange for over 25 years. Representing the interests of local businesses vis-à-vis Hamburg’s political and administrative decision-makers, Billbrookkreis e.V. supplies information on topical issues, new members as well as available commercial space via its website and its business newspaper, “Der Billbrooker”. In 2022, the network was expanded to also include the neighbouring industrial area of Allermöhe.

Since 2015, an interdisciplinary community management team at the location has been ensuring smooth communication with relevant authorities. As well as hosting participation formats alongside networking and information events, the team serves as the first port of call for queries by local companies. The team comprises staff from the Hamburg-Mitte district and Hamburg Invest and the services rendered include e.g. initial consultations and support in navigating administrative requirements, identifying suitable space and realising expansion projects. In addition, the team aims to foster networking between companies, chambers, associations, initiatives, science organisations, private developers and administrative service providers.

Over the past 150 years, J.J. Darboven Holding AG & Co. KG has grown from an owner-managed family business into a thriving international player in the hot beverage market. 16 subsidiaries with around 900 employees across 10 European countries form the backbone of the group's high-end coffee, tea and cocoa products. The range includes popular brands such as Idee Kaffee, Alfredo Espresso, Eilles Kaffee & Eilles Tee and Mövenpick Kaffee.

Coherent Inc., a global supplier of lasers and laser-based technology for science, commerce and industry, was founded in 1966 in California. At its Hamburg site, Coherent produces CO2 slab lasers with high reliability, high power consistency and minimal gas consumption thanks to diffusion cooling. In addition, Coherent manufactures powerful fibre lasers for demanding welding applications with challenging materials such as copper, high-strength steel, aluminium and even foils.

Headquartered in Hamburg-Billbrook, STILL GmbH is a leading supplier of forklift trucks, trolleys and tow tractors as well as state-of-the-art intralogistics systems. With a workforce of 8,900 employees, six production facilities, 14 branches in Germany, 21 subsidiaries abroad, and a dealer network comprising 240 service points worldwide, STILL is a successful international player. In 2020, the company celebrated its 100th anniversary.