Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Jessica SchulzManager Information & Media (National Centre for Charging Infrastructure)(function(){var ml="ozu%4b.gnj-eacwhmlsdi0",mi="9;BBD=:7@5?6C;",o="";for(var j=0,l=mi.length;j*protected email* Mer Germany’s new charging park in Baden-Württemberg is centrally located in the centre of Künzelsau The site was officially opened on 26 February and has been available around the clock since then The charging park is part of the Germany-wide expansion of the fast-charging infrastructure by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport as part of the ‘Deutschlandnetz’ (Germany network) project in which Mer is involved with a total of 83 potential development sites in urban Federal Minister for Digital and Transport: “All people traveling on the road with their e-cars will soon be able to find ultra-fast charging stations everywhere we are investing in the charging parks of the future I am delighted that Mer is opening a state-of-the-art Deutschlandnetz charging station in Künzelsau today from which electric car drivers throughout the region will benefit The new charging park is a further argument in favour of switching to climate-friendly electric mobility and will supplement and consolidate the charging network in Germany.” Equipped with a total of four fast-charging columns with a charging capacity of up to 400 kW electric vehicle drivers can choose between eight charging spaces In addition to a barrier-free parking space a parking area for delivery and commercial vehicles up to 7 metres in length is also available In addition to quick and easy charging – also via Plug & Charge – the new location offers sanitary facilities within walking distance The charging process can be paid for via an app with standard charging cards from roaming providers or by credit card Charging is performed exclusively with green electricity “Our latest charging park in Künzelsau shows how cutting-edge technology and sustainability can be optimally combined,” says Otto Loserth “With the sustainable wooden roof and the integration of a PV system we are providing an environmentally friendly and at the same time decidedly functional charging infrastructure This not only strengthens the regional charging network but also makes an important contribution to the development of a comprehensive and sustainable electric mobility landscape in Germany.” the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV – Buundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr) is creating 9,000 additional fast-charging points for electric cars Around 900 locations are being built in urban and rural areas with 200 directly at unstaffed motorway service stations drivers throughout Germany will be able to quickly find the nearest fast-charging station without having to take detours On behalf of the BMDV and operating under the umbrella of NOW GmbH the National Centre for Charging Infrastructure is coordinating the implementation of the Deutschlandnetz and is specifically responsible for demand planning reviewing technical requirements and the data monitoring of the sites Head and Spokesperson for the National Centre for Charging Infrastructure at NOW GmbH: “We always emphasise three key requirements for the expansion of charging infrastructure in Germany: it should be comprehensive When designing the Deutschlandnetz charging park in Künzelsau that opened today great importance was placed on ensuring that it is both visually appealing and user-friendly so that electric car drivers can now take advantage of ultra-fast charging here – in a pleasant environment Electric mobility is on the threshold of the mass market and it is precisely in this phase that a high level of convenience when charging is a factor for users that should not be underestimated.” Further information (in German): www.deutschlandnetz.de Image in header: from left to right: Otto Loserth (Managing Director Mer) Dr Sven Halldorn (BMDV) and Stefan Neumann (Mayor of Künzelsau) | Image rights: Mer Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website Statistics cookies collect information anonymously This information helps us to understand how our visitors use our website Content from video platforms and social media platforms is blocked by default access to those contents no longer requires manual consent Sir David Alan Chipperfield was born in London in 1953 and was raised on a farm in Devon He studied architecture at the Kingston School of Art and the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London and Richard Rogers before founding his own firm The firm has grown to include offices in London His first notable commission was a commercial interior for Issey Miyake in London his first significant building was the River and Rowing Museum in Henley-on-Thames Chipperfield has developed over one hundred projects across Asia he led the reconstruction of the Neues Museum in Berlin (1993–2009) and the construction of the James-Simon-Galerie (1999–2018) He has been a professor at various universities in Europe and the United States including the State Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart and Yale University he curated the 13th International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale he established the RIA Foundation in Galicia dedicated to research on sustainable development in the region He is a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and has been recognized as an honorary fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Bund Deutscher Architekten (BDA) including the RIBA Royal Gold Medal in 2011 the Praemium Imperiale from the Japan Art Association in 2013 he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2010 he was knighted for his services to architecture and in 2021 he was appointed to the Order of the Companions of Honour in the United Kingdom Chipperfield's career is distinguished by his focus on the relationship between architecture and its context as well as his commitment to sustainability and the preservation of architectural heritage Archive Architecture The primary space of the new building is an elongated gallery on the ground floor topped with a skylight that stretches across its entire length A smaller enclosed gallery is located on the floor below The contemplative exhibition spaces, dedicated to exquisite pieces from the Würth Collection, provide a transition into the event spaces. The Würth Collection - founded in the 1970s by Reinhold Würth - today comprises a total of more than 18,000 works of modern as well as medieval paintings and sculptures with 14 other museums across Europe The museum, with its café and foyer, includes a large, divisible exhibition hall with daylight atmosphere and a smaller, more intimate graphics art gallery Through a belvedere that brings in light through its glazed walls the exhibition space creates an introverted cabinet gallery the contrasting lighting situations contribute to the spatial quality of the extension building with its different room typologies,” says Marcus Mathias The museum opens up to the vast landscape and initiates a dialogue between the works of art, the surrounding landscape and the context. The museum subtly but surely continues to become a part of the sculpture park set in the scenic surroundings of the Carmen Würth Forum “The inner courtyard as a meeting point between the diverse uses offers space for dialogue and reflection,” adds Mathias While adapting industrial architecture in its form and language the project redefines the terms of design through the use of materiality The design by David Chipperfield Architects of the parts and the whole of this complex attempts to seek a sculptural engagement not only with the surrounding landscape but also with the clear forms of Würth‘s company values and premises Meghna has been writing and researching on design-focused content An architect by education and a journalist by passion she pursued crossroads between her two interests Having completed her M.Arch from CEPT University in Ahmedabad she has been working in the field of architectural journalism for over six years and teaches at architecture schools in Mumbai From vernacular knowledge to modern sustainability Middle Eastern pavilions serve as living archives of architectural thought offering fresh frameworks for global adoption STIR engages with the curators of the Togo Oman and Qatar pavilions—debuting at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025—on representation the book presents a fictional story depicting algorithms exercising control over humans and how this affects the built environment Tipnis shares how the toolbox democratises the practice of restoration via DIY resources to repair tangible urban heritage made of common building materials Exclusive preview for subscribers. 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the fashion industry insiders like to tell this story: MUSTANG was founded in 1932 in Kuenzelsau by Luise Hermann as “L Hermann Kleiderfabrik” as a reaction to the stagnating timber trade business of her husband Heinrich Hermann The company initially manufactured workwear When a certain Albert Sefranek married the founders’ daughter it was him who had the idea to manufacture jeans instead The story is legendary: In a bar frequented by many American soldiers in 1948 in Frankfurt’s Bahnhofsviertel Sefranek traded six bottles of Hohenlohe schnapps for six of the modern pants from the US initially refused to sew the “tight American pants” But the very first order swayed her fast: “300 jeans The only constant in life is change – this motto also reflects the company’s further history the jeans market was in crisis as overall demand was declining MUSTANG closed the production facility in Kuenzelsau where 15% of the total volume was still manufactured at that time The restructuring measures continued until the early 2000s Suppliers in Tunisia and Turkey manufacture about half of the volume the rest comes from the Far East – Pakistan Between 25 and 30 suppliers work for the company which has been based in Schwaebisch Hall since 2020 Around 95% of the goods are transported by large container ships; only in exceptional cases do jeans start their journey to Europe by plane MUSTANG works with five different logistics carriers The pants specialist consolidates all imported goods in a warehouse of fashion logistics company Meyer & Meyer in Wittenberge (Brandenburg) Around six million MUSTANG units pass through the facility every year All sales channels are fulfilled from Wittenberge 45 outlets and online sales accounts for about 50% of the total volume The production setup with up to 30 suppliers and an agency in Hong Kong works – but has become increasingly complex in times of volatile supply chains Whether short notice volume changes or unplanned delays: Until August 2021 such data had to be entered manually into the ERP system for the total of 2,500 shipments per year There were tracking lists in Excel for purchase orders and forwarders received change notifications by e-mail “It was a huge manual effort and we suffered from information silos The system was also error-prone,” reports Signe Oepen (pictured) She has been COO of the company since 2020 and leads the operations team with 35 employees ordering processes are becoming faster and production more complex MUSTANG started looking for modern software to get more visibility into the supply chain and speed up processes Within a short period of time and after a selection process, MUSTANG chose Setlog’s cloud-based software OSCA we get more transparency into our supply chain and can track purchase orders digitally This is an important pillar for our growth strategy,” announced MUSTANG CEO Andreas Baur in January 2021 the crucial factor for the decision to use OSCA was its simple implementation process which enables rapid and comprehensive handling of all supply chain processes What might apply to normal times turns out to be quite the challenge in times of a global pandemic working short-time does not necessarily support shorter processes “But thanks to frequent catch-ups and feedback loops between MUSTANG and Setlog Setlog implemented the software very professionally,” reports Oepen The fashion company uses OSCA SCM for scheduling What that means is that MUSTANG reports its purchase orders from the ERP system via OSCA to the suppliers or the agency in Hong Kong The SCM software serves as centralised communication tool – from order confirmation and delivery planning to the booking of shipments Suppliers and agencies enter transport notifications and tracking data into the system Dashboards allow users to view the respective status of orders and shipments “We have become much faster with OSCA and can easily enter all changes into the software,” says Oepen all partners in the supply chain are informed simultaneously and in real time “Now it’s not a problem if an employee is on vacation we sometimes had to sift through a lot of emails to find relevant information,” says the operations lead She also points out one special feature: Information on packing lists is transmitted to the logistics centre in Wittenberge via an interface once shipments are finalised This allows the logistics specialists to plan labour even before the goods arrive MUSTANG is also committed to sustainability OSCA also helps significantly in further bringing transparency into the value chain MUSTANG can enter so-called sustainability features for purchase orders into the software For example: “Sustainable cotton” is marked in a field when an order is placed The agency or suppliers can then see that this specification has been linked to the order it was still smooth sailing for MUSTANG – thanks to the operations team and OSCA Because container ships did not leave ports or were delayed due to lockdowns in production countries MUSTANG changed transport modes a few times – from sea to air – to gain more speed MUSTANG airfreighted only 5% of their parts during the Covid-19 pandemic they involuntarily shipped 20 percent by air “These very last-minute re-bookings are more controllable thanks to OSCA,” Oepen says Whether it’s disruptions in global transportation, pandemics, environmental disasters, or political crises: “Without a modern IT landscape, including not only SCM solutions but also ERP systems, production planning, customs brokerage solutions, data warehouses and payment systems, consumer goods manufacturers are ill-prepared for the challenges of the future,” says Ralf Duester, member of Setlog’s board of directors increasing complexity in procurement and distribution and the growing need for additional services and all-in-one solutions “MUSTANG has impressively shown how – thanks to a dedicated IT team a strong IT infrastructure and collaborative supply chain partners – a fashion company made it through a difficult period and has positioned itself well for the future,” Duester said Tweet Logistics Business © 2025 All Rights Reserved. | Privacy | Terms | Site Map Subscribe to our quarterly magazine and weekly newsletter to stay updated with the logistics industry By submitting this form you agree that the personal data you provided will be transferred to Logistics Business for processing in accordance with our Privacy Policy is a German ESA astronaut and geophysicist He was one of 8,413 applicants who applied to the ESA astronaut corps in 2008 and has been a member of the ESA astronaut corps since 2009 Gerst studied geophysics at the University of Karlsruhe geosciences in New Zealand and earned his doctorate in volcanology at the University of Hamburg in 2010 he worked as a volcanologist at the University of Hamburg’s Institute of Geophysics and was involved in several research expeditions on every continent Gerst was selected as an astronaut and began his basic astronaut training at the European Astronaut Center in Cologne upon successful completion of his training he received his official astronaut certificate from ESA Gerst flew on his first mission to the International Space Station (ISS) Gerst was part of Expeditions 40/41 during his ‘Blue Dot’ mission and spent a total of 166 days in space during which he conducted hundreds of experiments and worked closely with his colleagues from different countries Gerst was on the ISS for an additional 197 days as part of Expeditions 56/57 and increased his cumulative time in space to about a year In addition to his role as a flight engineer he trained as a pilot for the Soyuz spacecraft he became the first German and second European ever to command the International Space Station After his return to Earth in December 2018 in addition to his astronaut training activities Gerst began developing strategies at ESA’s European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands for ESA member states to participate in missions in Earth’s orbit after the discontinuation of the ISS Gerst supported the selection of a new group of European astronauts The ESA astronaut class of 2022 began their basic training at the European Astronaut Center in Cologne in April 2023 Gerst has led the Astronaut Operations department at the European Astronaut Center In addition to leading the new astronaut group his responsibilities include providing logistical and operational support for future ISS and lunar missions he is particularly interested in the operational and scientific aspects of future lunar missions Explore farther with content traversing all aspects of human and robotic space exploration at ESA "The building is embedded in the landscape, characterized by expansive meadows and fields, which it integrates as an architectural theme," says Chipperfield. © David Chipperfield Architects"The more intimate chamber music hall seats up to 500 people From the outside this smaller hall is only perceptible as a modulation of the landscape the chamber music hall likewise features a gallery level with audience seating." You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email David Chipperfield Architects’ Carmen Würth Forum is a bit of a curate’s egg, at once extravagant and prudent, indulgent and banal. But don’t blame the architect Architect David Chipperfield Architects Berlin Site supervision Kraft + Kraft Architekten Services engineer ZB Zimmermann und Becker ibb Burrer & Deuring Ingenieurbüro Façade consultant Reba Fassadentechnik AG Landscape architect realgrün Landschaftsarchitekten Latest articlesRIBAJ Spec: Architecture for Housing and Residential Development Webinar20 May 2025SpecRIBAJ Spec: Architecture for Housing and Residential Development Webinar Chelsea Waterfront integrates public realm and affordable housing to hold out the possibility of an inclusive future Baillie Baillie Architects used contemporary techniques while drawing inspiration from local traditions Sign up to receive regular briefings, updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com Sign up to receive regular briefings, updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com Image: German Chancellor Angela Merkel (2nd R) speaks with German astronaut Alexander Gerst (R) next to Chair of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) Executive Board Pascale Ehrenfreund Chairman of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) Johann-Dietrich Woerner (2nd L) in the Columbus Module as she visits the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne Germany (Reuters) – Astronaut Alexander Gerst will become the first German and only the second European to take command of the International Space Station the European Space Agency said on Wednesday He will take command during the second part of his six-month mission in 2018 he said he was humbled to command the station “When one looks down on the planet from space that is a very special thing,” Gerst told a news conference after being congratulated by German Chancellor Angela Merkel Eleven European countries participate in the Station through the European Space Agency In the 15 years the space station has been occupied Belgian Frank De Winne was the only European to command it before Gerst You must be logged in to post a comment.