Panattoni has completed construction and handed over a manufacturing and logistics facility to Valmet Automotive - a supplier of roof and kinematic systems for the automotive industry. The investment, realised in a build-to-suit (BTS) format, expands the existing factory in Żary.
The 8,800-square-meter facility has been fully customised to the tenant’s needs. The Żary plant will manufacture advanced kinematic systems developed at the company’s research centre in Osnabrück, Germany.
“In the era of electromobility, aerodynamic components have become a true game-changer. In Żary, we are already developing and implementing technologies that will shape the future of the automotive industry”, says Remigiusz Grześkowiak, Senior Vice President at Valmet Automotive sp. z o.o. “This investment marks an important step in our European expansion. Our factory is reaching a higher level - we will significantly increase production capacity and create 350 new jobs, contributing to local economic development,” he adds.
The facility will undergo environmental certification under the BREEAM system at the Excellent level.
"Completing this investment results from close cooperation between Valmet Automotive and Panattoni’s BTS division. The developer understood our needs, adapting the project to our specific company requirements and efficiently managing the expansion process alongside the existing operations. This allowed us to maintain operational continuity while preparing for the next stage of growth. The new hall enables us to increase our scale of operations and further strengthen the position of the Żary plant within Valmet Automotive structures,” says Patryk Rudkiewicz, Plant Manager at Valmet Automotive sp. z o.o.
“The investment in Żary is an excellent example of how cities outside major industrial centres can play a crucial role in advanced manufacturing development. Our role as a developer is to create modern infrastructure supporting companies like Valmet Automotive in achieving ambitious goals, both locally and internationally,” emphasises Marek Foryński, BTS Managing Director at Panattoni.
