Panattoni delivers BTS factory for Valmet Automotive

Panattoni has completed construction and handed over a state-of-the-art manufacturing and logistics facility to Valmet Automotive, a leading supplier of roof and kinematic systems for the automotive industry. The investment, realised in a build-to-suit (BTS) format, expands the existing factory in Żary, responding to the growing demand for components that enhance automotive aerodynamic efficiency.

The 8,800 sqm facility has been fully customised to the tenant’s needs. The Żary plant will manufacture advanced kinematic systems developed at the company’s research centre in Osnabrück, Germany. This area holds significant potential, as aerodynamic optimisation is crucial for extending the range of electric vehicles and reducing fuel consumption in combustion-powered cars.

“In the era of electromobility, aerodynamic components have become a true game-changer. In Żary, we are already developing and implementing technologies that will shape the future of the automotive industry,” says Remigiusz Grześkowiak, Senior Vice President at Valmet Automotive. “This investment marks an important step in our European expansion. Our factory is reaching a higher level, we will significantly increase production capacity and create 350 new jobs, contributing to local economic development,” he adds.

The new hall was designed for maximum flexibility, with a layout that allows easy adaptation of production and logistics spaces to evolving tenant requirements. The facility will undergo environmental certification under the BREEAM system at the Excellent level, confirming high standards in sustainability.

“Completing this investment results from close cooperation between Valmet Automotive and Panattoni’s BTS division. 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 Żary plant within Valmet Automotive structures,” says Patryk Rudkiewicz, Plant Manager at Valmet Automotive.