Panattoni has completed construction on a state-of-the-art manufacturing and logistics facility and handed it over to Valmet Automotive in Zary, Poland.
According to Panattoni, the investment, realized in a build-to-suit format, “expands the existing factory in Zary, responding to the growing demand for components that enhance automotive aerodynamic efficiency.”
The 8,800-square-meter facility will manufacture advanced kinematic systems developed at Valmet Automotive’s research center in Osnabruck, Germany. According to Panattoni, “this area holds significant potential, as aerodynamic optimization is crucial for extending the range of electric vehicles and reducing fuel consumption in combustion-powered cars.”
“In the era of electro-mobility, aerodynamic components have become a true game-changer,” explained Remigiusz Grzeskowiak, Senior Vice President at Valmet Automotive sp. z o.o. “In Zary, we are already developing and implementing technologies that will shape the future of the automotive industry.”
“This investment marks an important step in our European expansion,” Grzeskowiak added. “Our factory is reaching a higher level—we will significantly increase production capacity and create 350 new jobs, contributing to local economic development.”
“Completing this investment results from close cooperation between Valmet Automotive and Panattoni’s BTS division,” added Patryk Rudkiewicz, Plant Manager at Valmet Automotive. “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 Zary plant within Valmet Automotive structures.”
“The investment in Zary is an excellent example of how cities outside major industrial centers can play a crucial role in advanced manufacturing development,” said Marek Forynski, BTS Managing Director at Panattoni. “Our role as a developer is to create modern infrastructure supporting companies like Valmet Automotive in achieving ambitious goals, both locally and internationally.”