Nokia-Werk Bochum, Industrial complex in Riemke district, Bochum, Germany.
The Nokia-Werk Bochum was a mobile phone production complex in the Riemke district with manufacturing halls, warehouses, and development centers. The site consisted of multiple building blocks that together formed a large industrial area.
The site began in 1956 as a television factory, changed hands multiple times, and became a Nokia facility in 1988. Production ended in 2008 when the company shifted manufacturing to Romania.
The factory was a major employer for decades and shaped the city's identity as an industrial hub. It represented technical skill and craftsmanship that were visible in the work happening here.
The site is not publicly accessible today as the facility has been shut down. You can see the buildings from the outside when passing through the Riemke district.
The factory featured an automated high-bay warehouse that displayed cutting-edge storage technology for its time. Additionally, the facility had its own railway connection for efficient transport of materials and products.
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