NOVIKO Animal Health, a member of the Covetrus Group, which supplies dog, cat and other pet food under the Calibra brand, is to become a new tenant in Park Zdice. Operating in modern premises covering an area of more than 12,000 sqm will enable the company to expand its warehouse capacity and achieve greater efficiency of operations. The industrial park is targeting a BREEAM New Construction sustainability certification of Excellent. The project’s developer is Panattoni, the investor is Accolade Group.
The operation in Zdice will be Covetrus Group’s third and largest distribution centre in the Czech Republic, which will also offer modern technologies to ensure the correct storage conditions for animal feed and other products according to the strictest standards.
“Opening a new warehouse is an important milestone in our growth. This step will enable us to serve our customers more effectively and support the global expansion of our Calibra brand. We are ready to move to the next level and bring quality pet nutrition to customers worldwide,” says Martin Koudela, Managing Director of Calibra.
“We are delighted that we can strengthen our collaboration with Panattoni by opening this new central warehouse, which will serve as a global distribution centre for our two most important private brands, Calibra and Covetrus. This step represents a significant improvement in our supply chain and will ensure seamless deliveries to our customers worldwide,” adds Lukáš Pravda, NOVIKO’s Director of Operations for the CEE region.
“NOVIKO Animal Health’s decision to locate its operations in Park Zdice is confirmation of our ability to offer flexible premises which can be adapted to the individual needs of even the most demanding clients. The fact that several companies from different sectors and with various types of operation can successfully operate in one hall is the best proof of this. We very much value NOVIKO’s trust and we look forward to further cooperation with them,” says Klára Sobotková, Regional Development Director, Panattoni. The same hall is already occupied by the forklift manufacturer Toyota Material Handling and the breeder feed producer VAFO Praha.
NOVIKO Animal Health will use 12,400 sqm of space on the site, from where it will distribute mainly products that require specific storage conditions. The premises will therefore be equipped with a cooling system to ensure that the indoor temperature does not exceed 25°C. The company will take over the new premises by the end of 2025.
The developer Panattoni and the investor Accolade are also continuously making extensive investments in the adjacent infrastructure and the surrounding landscape. As part of the project, the dirt track leading from the village to the motorway has already been resurfaced and a new roundabout has been created at the entrance to the site. The development also includes the construction of a cycle path, and gas and sewerage connections to nearby Knížovice.
“We are pleased that NOVIKO Animal Health has chosen the Accolade Park in Zdice for its expansion. In the past year, it has gradually been occupied by three new tenants, and NOVIKO fits in perfectly. The experience of recent years has shown how important it is to have key products available locally, and thanks to our parks, a more robust infrastructure is being built. At the same time, we are creating opportunities for talented people in the regions – so that they can work in skilled positions close to home, without having to commute to large towns,” says Jiří Stránský, Head of Development at Accolade Group.
The entire project puts great emphasis on environmentally friendly solutions and maximum protection of the environment. Its goal is to achieve a BREEAM New Construction sustainability certification of Excellent, which would confirm Panattoni and Accolade’s long-term commitment to sustainability.
