Panattoni is launching one of the largest investments in the market - a strategic project for its long-standing partner, Media Expert. A complex of two warehouses totalling over 207,000 sqm will be constructed in Łódź under a built-to-own (BTO) model. The total value of the investment amounts to PLN 500 million (ca. €116 million).
Media Expert is Poland’s largest distributor of consumer electronics and home appliances, operating over 600 retail stores across approximately 470 cities. The company also runs the MediaExpert.pl online store, which is constantly ranked among the country's top e-commerce platforms. The new project addresses the company's ongoing growth and increasing logistical demands driven by e-commerce channels and retail operations.
"We continue to expand our distribution centres in Łódź - the central location at the heart of Poland enables us to swiftly and efficiently serve customers nationwide. Rapid order growth goes hand-in-hand with the continuous expansion of our product range into new categories. This investment marks another significant step in executing our omnichannel strategy and reinforcing Media Expert’s position as a leader in modern retail", said Michał Mystkowski, a spokesperson for Media Expert.
The Łódź facility will support distribution across retail, e-commerce, and omnichannel platforms. It will primarily focus on home appliances, consumer electronics, and bicycles, whilst also supporting diversification into segments such as gardening and fitness products.
Panattoni has already delivered over 300,000 sqm of industrial space for Media Expert in Central Poland. With this new project, the total area developed for the company will exceed half a million square metres within the next two years.
"Media Expert has been one of our key partners for many years. This new investment underscores both the tremendous trust placed in us by the company's management and the effectiveness of our bespoke approach to industrial facility development. Łódź remains one of the most crucial logistics hubs in Poland, and this project further strengthens our presence in the region", commented Marek Dobrzycki, Partner at Panattoni.
Previous collaborations between Panattoni and Media Expert include several projects, such as a complex of three warehouse facilities totalling over 270,000 sqm within the Central European Logistics Hub (CEL Hub) in Łódź. Media Expert established its central distribution centre there, serving its e-commerce operations and nationwide retail network.
"The proximity and excellent connectivity of our distribution centres in Łódź facilitate rapid and consolidated deliveries. It significantly reduces order processing time and enhances customer satisfaction. Effective logistics is essential for building positive customer experiences, which is why we strongly reinforce the synergy between our facilities", added Michał Mystkowski.
The complex will be constructed on a plot of over 53 hectares near the Ryptułowice junction (road no. 14, Pabianice bypass), just 3 km from the S14 expressway, the western bypass of Łódź connecting the A2 motorway and the S8 expressway. The investment will comprise 203,904 sqm of warehouse and 3,656 sqm of office space. Construction is set to begin in the third quarter of this year.
The new warehouses for Media Expert will meet the latest sustainability standards and undergo the high-level BREEAM Excellent environmental certification. The buildings will incorporate a building management system (BMS) to monitor and optimise utility consumption. Additionally, a 700 kWp photovoltaic installation is planned. The site will also feature electric car charging stations and three bicycle shelters accommodating up to 80 bicycles.
