Munich / Bochum, May 9, 2025 – “Deep in the West” there is now an alternative to missed parcels, pick-up slips in the letterbox and waiting for the parcel carrier. Because: Bochum has its first myflexbox. A smart parcel locker of the open myflexbox network has recently been installed at Bussmannsfeld 53.

Together with Gemeinnütziger Wohnungsverein zu Bochum eG (GWV), the parcel locker was installed in a residential area in the Hiltrop district – barrier-free, accessible 24/7 and open to all parcel services. This is a real service gain, especially for the local residents, and a visible sign that Smart City is also starting in residential areas.

Living well in Bochum

As a cooperative, GWV stands for secure and good living space without future worries, contemporary and future-oriented – a “perfect match” for smart last-mile logistics infrastructure. A modern service for tenants, neighborhoods and the city of tomorrow brings more city feeling and less parcel stress.

Jonathan Grothaus, CEO & Founder of myflexbox, says: “We are delighted to have GWV as a cooperation partner that not only builds apartments, but also actively works to improve the quality of life in residential areas. With the parcel station on the doorstep, we are bringing modern logistics to where it belongs – in the neighborhood, to the people.”

GWV is also setting an example with this cooperation: for digitalization, environmental awareness and smart infrastructure in the residential environment. “With this parcel station, we are expanding our wide range of mobility services in our neighborhoods. Our members should be able to use modern services with short distances practically ‘on their doorstep’ – uncomplicated, safe and sustainable,” say Christian Knibbe and Micha Heimbucher, both board members of GWV. “With myflexbox, they can receive, send and return parcels – with no opening hours at all.”

From left to right: Christian Knibbe (board member), Sarah Neumann (neighborhood manager), Micha Heimbucher (board member). all GWV. Image: GWV

Bochum goes Smart Locker

The city of Bochum – known for its transformation from an industrial location to an innovative university and knowledge city – is the latest location in the constantly growing myflexbox network. With around 370,000 inhabitants in the heart of the Ruhr region and a growing smart city strategy, Bochum offers ideal conditions for intelligent infrastructure. myflexbox is delighted to be working with GWV to create sustainable, service-oriented added value for local residents.

And the highlight: a single parcel station like the one in Bochum saves an average of up to 2.2 tons of CO₂ per year compared to traditional doorstep delivery (see report by TOR, ZDG 2020). That’s not only smart, but also pretty green.

About GWV

Good living in Bochum – that’s what Gemeinnützige Wohnungsverein zu Bochum eG has stood for for over 120 years. Active as a cooperative since 1902, it builds and manages houses and apartments in selected locations in Bochum as a strong community. With around 3,000 of its own residential units and around 4,500 members, it is Bochum’s largest cooperative and offers its members secure and socially responsible housing.

Press contact GWV

Sonja Wazner
Social Management / Public Relations
+49 (0) 234/93561-19
wazner@gwv-bochum.de

About myflexbox

Since its foundation in 2018, the last-mile specialist has been revolutionizing urban logistics with intelligent, flexible solutions. The largest carrier-neutral parcel locker network in Germany and Austria consists of over 1,100 parcel lockers in over 300 cities and municipalities and is constantly growing. With myflexbox, parcels and goods can be received, sent and returned conveniently and securely 24/7. The neutral and sustainable infrastructure saves time and travel. The self-developed technology optimally links parcel services, e-commerce, (local) retailers and customers – for a better quality of life and less CO₂ in cities.

Press contact myflexbox

Florian Nack
Public Relations Manager
press@myflexbox.com