Penny Romania retail chain has inaugurated its new logistics depot in Mihăilești, Giurgiu County, near Bucharest, marking a €35 million investment in sustainable infrastructure. The facility is the first in the company's network to operate entirely without gas heating, using waste heat recovery systems and heat pumps instead.
The 22,000 sqm depot employs approximately 200 staff and will serve 50 stores by the end of 2025, expanding to 100 stores by 2027. "The new logistics centre at Mihăilești represents a strategic step in Penny Romania's development. Expanding and modernising our logistics infrastructure is essential to support network growth and respond more efficiently to customer needs," said Daniel Gross, CEO of Penny Romania.
The facility includes dedicated zones for reception, storage and dispatch, covering the entire product chain from frozen goods and fresh meat to standard and fresh fruits and vegetables, all managed under controlled temperature conditions. Key features include an 800 kWp solar panel system for self-consumption, two dual electric vehicle charging stations with 88 kW total power, and intelligent LED lighting with presence sensors.
"This investment is the result of solid collaboration between our teams and project partners. We aimed to build a depot that meets high standards of efficiency, safety and sustainability, using cutting-edge technical solutions," added Dan Crișan, COO of Penny Romania.
The project was developed with partners including Oopy Arhitectura (general designer), Eckert & Partner Beratende Ingenieure (industrial refrigeration designer), CON A Operations (general contractor) and Horeco Impex (industrial refrigeration contractor). The Mihăilești depot complements Penny's existing logistics infrastructure in Romania, alongside centres in Ștefănești de Jos, Turda, Bacău and Filiași.
