Panattoni has completed construction of a built-to-suit facility in Szczecin, Poland, that will serve as a distribution center for an unidentified international non-food discount retailer. According to Panattoni, the project is expected to create approximately 500 new jobs.
According to Panattoni, “the new … investment is a technologically advanced distribution and office complex, tailored precisely to the client’s needs. Covering more than 54,000 square meters, the facility includes 51,500 square meters of warehouse space and 2,870 square meters of high-standard office and staff facilities. The infrastructure was developed in line with the requirements of BREEAM environmental certification at the Outstanding level – the highest possible rating in the scheme.”
“BTS facilities like this one are the essence of a partnership-based approach to business – they are created in close cooperation with the client and fully customized to meet their logistical, organizational, and environmental needs,” explained Panattoni BTS Managing Director Marek Forynski. “It’s a shared journey in which we not only build modern infrastructure but also design the client’s operational future. In this case, it was essential to create a space perfectly aligned with the specific operational model of our partner, while meeting the highest standards of sustainable construction.”
The facility is located in the eastern part of Szczecin, within the Dunikowo Special Economic Zone – near the A6 motorway and 26 kilometers from the German border.
“Szczecin and West Pomerania lie on key international supply chain routes, making the region attractive for the logistics sector,” commented Dorota Jagodzinska, Managing Director at Panattoni. “However, strategic location is not the only advantage of the West Pomeranian capital and the region. Investors are also drawn to Szczecin by the availability of skilled labour and the openness and pro-business approach of local authorities. The newly delivered distribution centre will directly contribute to the creation of around 500 new jobs and strengthen the region’s position on the logistics map of Poland and Europe.”
“Panattoni was one of the first developers to recognize the potential of West Pomerania and has supported its development for years – delivering modern industrial facilities tailored to the specific needs of various industries,” Jagodzinska added. “In addition to Szczecin, we also have investments in Stargard and Koszalin.”
“Extensive green areas have been developed while preserving natural vegetation and soil,” Panattoni reports. “Extensive green areas have been developed while preserving the natural vegetation and soil. The biologically active surface was planted with trees, shrubs, flower meadows, and landscape lawns, using only native plant species that naturally occur in the region. The parking area was designed with permeable surfaces, allowing for the planting of additional trees. A 560-square-meter hazel orchard was also created. The investment was further enriched with birdhouses and insect hotels, supporting the local ecosystem and natural biological processes.”
A personalized entrance zone features two wooden pergolas, lounge furniture, and surrounding greenery covering a total area of 420 square meters exists as well, as does a recreational area including a table for playing table football and a ping-pong table. The site also hosts bike-friendly infrastructure (including shelters for 48 bicycles) and 20 electric-vehicle-charging stations. An existing SKM commuter rail connection to the city center also facilitates access to the site.
