Colliers has successfully brokered the renewal and expansion of a lease agreement for storage space at the DMC Pardubice complex for NIKA Logistics (part of Šmídl Holding). The deal involves a strategically located logistics site in eastern Bohemia with convenient transport links and developed infrastructure. The overall leased area now totals 13,828 sqm.
The transaction included the renewal of the existing lease of 11,593 sqm of warehouse space and 184 sqm of office space, with the warehouse space being expanded by 2,051 sqm. The investor in the DMC Pardubice industrial park is Star Capital Finance, and construction is being carried out by developer and general contractor Demaco, which specialises in industrial and logistics real estate. “The project was not easy. With NIKA Logistics in full operation, we had to relocate existing networks and connect the expansion to the existing hall. Nevertheless, we managed to complete everything on time. Simultaneously, we are continuing to invest in energy at the DMC Pardubice park. We are preparing a new switching station and completing the complete renovation of the electrical distribution system so that the park is ready for further expansion: this includes an already valid building permit for the 14,500 sqm Petra II hall,” says Jaroslav Kaizr, partner at Demaco.
Colliers represented NIKA Logistics in negotiating the terms for the lease and provided comprehensive advice on industrial real estate. “This involved a comprehensive renegotiation of the existing lease with a subsequent expansion of the leased space. We helped our client negotiate new lease terms for the next period and at the same time secured favourable conditions for the expansion of the existing hall,” summarised Miroslav Kotek, head of the industrial real estate department at Colliers. According to him, the transaction reflects the current trend of expanding logistics operations, with companies preferring long-term leases in strategic locations.
“The expansion will allow us to increase and improve our services for our customers. The Černá za Bory location is logistically advantageous and eliminates the need to drive through the centre of Pardubice,” said Martina Šmídlová, chairwoman of the board at Šmídl Holding. The new premises will offer a capacity of up to 12,000 pallet spaces and are ready for further development. With this step, NIKA Logistics confirms its position as one of the key logistics operators in the Pardubice region.
The successful expansion of the premises in the DMC Pardubice industrial park is significant, given the tight regional warehouse real estate market. There is a very limited supply of immediately available, high-quality logistics space in the Pardubice area. For companies looking to expand their storage capacity, negotiating additional space in the existing complex is the best possible solution, as it eliminates the need to search for alternative locations.
