MLP Group has signed a new long-term lease agreement at the MLP Bucharest West logistics centre. NRF has leased 20,100 sqm, including 18,600 sqm for warehousing and 1,500 sqm for a modern office. Under the agreement, the tenant will gain full access to the new facility in November of this year. The transaction was brokered by the real estate consultancy company Newmark Polska.
NRF is a leading supplier of automotive replacement parts and industrial cooling solutions.
The new facility is being developed for the tenant as part of the third phase of the MLP Bucharest West expansion. The first two phases delivered 38,000 sqm of modern space, which is now fully leased. Once the dedicated space for NRF is completed, the total leased area will exceed 58,000 sqm. Considering the target size of the logistics centre, which will reach 99,000 sqm, 41,000 sqm will remain available for lease.
“We are extremely proud to welcome NRF as one of our tenants at MLP Bucharest West. Signing this long-term lease agreement not only highlights the appeal of our offering but also underscores the strategic importance of our centre’s location for the logistics and distribution industry. With modern solutions and the highest ecological standards, our facilities are perfectly tailored to meet the needs and expectations of companies across various sectors. We warmly welcome NRF to our community and look forward to a successful partnership, emphasized Olga Melihov, Chief Country Officer Romania at MLP Group S.A.
“Establishing our presence at MLP Bucharest West is pivotal. Romania’s Chitila district offers exceptional logistics infrastructure and skilled talent, aligning with our international and local growth goals,” said Zbigniew Ruba, Commercial and Operational Director Aftermarket, NRF.
“We proved to be pioneers of the Romanian Automotive Aftermarket. This 20,100 sqm warehouse will strengthen our local footprint, ensuring efficient service across South-Eastern Europe,” emphasised George Prodan, Sales & Operational Director South-Eastern Europe, NRF.
“NRF’s efforts are also aimed at being close to customers. This warehouse will have the latest standards on warehouse operation technologies. Furthermore, it will also provide a function for technical training, validation and warranty applications,” added Tomasz Kutyła, Director of Operations Aftermarket, NRF.
MLP Bucharest West is situated near the ring road in the northwestern part of Bucharest, in the Chitila district, it offers optimal conditions for distribution and logistics operations. It is being developed on an 18.3-hectare plot and will ultimately provide 99,000 sqm of warehouse space, complete with numerous amenities and excellent surrounding road infrastructure.