Valmet Automotive expands Żary factory with Panattoni’s BTS project

Industrial real estate developer Panattoni and Valmet Automotive sp. z o.o., a key supplier to the automotive industry, have officially launched the expansion of Valmet’s manufacturing facility in Żary. The milestone was marked with a cornerstone-laying ceremony for an 8,800-square-meter build-to-suit (BTS) facility, attended by company executives, local government representatives, and key stakeholders.

Among the distinguished guests were Remigiusz Grześkowiak, President of the Management Board at Valmet Automotive sp. z o.o., Hubert Hoffman, President of Commercecon, Maciej Zawada, Head of Business Development at Panattoni BTS, alongside Żary Mayor Edyta Gajda and Deputy Starost Wojciech Kasprów.

In his remarks, Grześkowiak emphasized the significance of the investment in strengthening the company’s market position in Europe. “Thanks to our ongoing success, we are embarking on a new chapter with the expansion of the Żary factory. This development will not only boost our production capacity but will also create up to 350 new jobs, reinforcing our role in the European automotive market,” he stated.

The project, spearheaded by Panattoni, will expand the existing plant with state-of-the-art production and logistics space, including social and administrative facilities. This expansion aims to enhance operational efficiency and meet the growing demand for Valmet’s advanced automotive components.

Maciej Zawada, representing Panattoni BTS, highlighted the company’s expertise in delivering tailor-made production facilities that align with their clients’ growth strategies. “Panattoni’s BTS department specializes in creating customized solutions that adapt to the evolving needs of our partners. The Żary expansion is a prime example of our commitment to delivering flexible and scalable infrastructure,” he noted. Zawada further emphasized that the construction process will be conducted in parallel with existing operations to ensure uninterrupted production.

The expansion is expected to be completed by spring 2025, with production at the new facility set to commence in the fourth quarter.

Valmet Automotive sp. z o.o. specializes in the production of convertible roof systems and kinematic systems for the automotive sector, including active spoilers and charging flaps for electric vehicles. The expanded Żary plant will manufacture advanced aerodynamic systems designed at the company’s R&D center in Osnabrück, Germany. These systems contribute to extending the driving range of electric vehicles and improving fuel efficiency in traditional combustion engine vehicles.

The strategic investment underscores Valmet Automotive’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in automotive engineering, while Panattoni’s expertise in delivering customized industrial spaces ensures that the facility will meet the company’s future growth needs.