.KTW office buildings have once again proven to be a prime location for launching a foreign direct investment in Katowice. The Vaillant Group, a leading supplier of heating and ventilation technology, has recognized the high calibre of the office and the tailored lease proposal. The company opened its second office in Poland at the .KTW and will focus on large-scale digital projects and optimizing internal business processes in Katowice. Furthermore, the company has declared additional development plans for the .KTW II office building.
The Vaillant Group is an internationally active company based in Remscheid, Germany. The global market leader in central heating units offers its customers technologies for heating, cooling and hot water supply that contribute to successfully shaping the energy transition in the buildings sector. The focus is on eco-friendly electric heat pumps, efficient gas-fired boilers, intelligent systems and comprehensive services. In Poland, the Vaillant Group has already been prominently present through its National Sales Company (NSC) in Warsaw. After celebrating the company’s 30th anniversary on the Polish market, this year marked the start of a new chapter. Vaillant Group decided to expand its Group IT and Data, Business Intelligence & Analytics in Poland. It plans to establish a state-of-the-art IT site in Katowice.
“Katowice boasts a thriving IT and Data talent pool. We have also recognized Katowice cementing itself as a major tech centre in Europe. Now is the right time for making this significant investment” – says Steffen Ascher, Vaillant Group CIO. “From the beginning, we envisioned our new global site in Katowice as a workplace that nurtures personal and collaborative connectivity amongst our employees. The .KTW building provides us with an opportunity to bring all of our talents under one roof. The building itself stands out as a premier one in Katowice, offering collaborative and open office spaces and green-building principles which support our ESG values at the Vaillant Group. We are pleased to have our first site in such a vibrant location”.
The Vaillant Group acknowledges its special responsibility towards the environment, the company’s employees and society as a whole. Sustainability is the foundation of Vaillant Group’s business activities. The philosophy of the company has been one of the decisive factors in choosing .KTW as its new seat for high-skilled personnel. The .KTW office complex has been designed in liaison with a sustainable approach during construction as well as responsible management systems during operation, which is confirmed by the BREEAM certificate at Excellent level and WELL Health&Safety. This certificate further cements a safe workplace environment. The solutions introduced include inter-alia: charging stations for electric vehicles in the underground garage, infrastructure adjusted to the needs of cyclists, an intelligent building management system, lifts and elevators with low energy consumption, air-conditioning with an effective heat recovery system, and solutions improving the acoustics and diversified outdoor vegetation.
“There is a strong demand for top-tier office spaces and a high-end location, as cemented by Vaillant Group’s decision. These are crucial for companies looking to expand or relocate their businesses in search of office space and our .KTW office complex is well positioned to offer all these. We are pleased that Vaillant Group has also recognized our innovative and sustainable design, ”claims Kamil Krępa, Leasing & Asset Director at TDJ Estate. “Focusing on modern, environmentally friendly solutions is a common aspect for us, and I am convinced that it is going to be a great start for fruitful cooperation. A company with a history of nearly 150 years knows what is required for effective business development, and we are honoured that .KTW is perceived as exactly such a place”.
The Vaillant Group currently occupies 900 sqm at .KTW I and will move to .KTW II to expand the office space to one of the higher floors. The .KTW II office building obtained an official use permit in February 2022, and as recently as November 2022 the first tenants started using its premises for their business operations.
