Panattoni hands over a new sustainable manufacturing plant in the Chomutov region to Jungheinrich

by   CIJ News iDesk III
2023-03-23   12:00
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Panattoni has handed over to Jungheinrich the use of a hall in which the German supplier of intralogistics solutions will expand its production capacity. The 37,000 m2 building is part of the Panattoni Park Chomutov North industrial zone and features a range of modern technologies. The investment in the building itself, financed by the RSJ investment group, exceeds CZK 1.5 billion, making it one of the largest in the region. Jungheinrich plans to start production in the middle of this year, which will bring approximately 350 skilled jobs in the manufacturing sector. The construction project also includes the surrounding area near the construction zone and envisages investments in extensive biodiversity measures.

"We are about to build one of the most modern forklift truck manufacturing plants in the world in Chomutov, and we are now one significant step closer to achieving this goal. As demand for Jungheinrich material handling equipment continues to grow, we are expanding capacity within our European production network. Our new plant is crucial to achieving our growth targets and increasing Jungheinrich's competitiveness in the long term," says Sabine Neuß, Member of the Board of Management of Jungheinrich AG for Technology.

"As an area firmly linked to coal mining, the Chomutov region is facing a necessary economic restructuring in the coming years towards a more modern and environmentally friendly type of industry, thus meeting the objectives stemming from the Green Deal for Europe. That is why we are pleased that Panattoni is here to participate in a project that will help the region begin this transformation. The fact that this is the production of a final product also adds value to the whole project. Personally, I am pleased that the region is open to new opportunities and investments and that the project has been developed in close cooperation with local authorities," says Klára Sobotková, Regional Development Director, Panattoni.

"We are delighted that Jungheinrich, a family-owned company with a global presence, is a tenant of our hall and we wish them every success here. We are delighted that they can celebrate this year's beautiful anniversary of seventy years on the market by starting production here in the Czech Republic," explains Lukáš Musil, member of the Board of Directors of the RSJ Investment Group.

"Similar investments are needed not only in our municipality, but in the whole region. They show that the Chomutov region can have a future as an industrial area with added value. A bonus is the sustainable design of the building and the interesting production programme of the tenant Jungheinrich, confirming that modern production in a modern building brings desirable jobs," says Václav Hora, Mayor of Vrskmaň.

The building within the industrial complex Panattoni Park Chomutov North stands out for its environmental friendliness, which is confirmed by its aspiration to be rated "Excellent" within the BREEAM New Construction certification. The project also has superior insulation, external blinds and a heat pump that will also save on energy costs. Sustainability is also confirmed by the use of rainwater for flushing in the industrial zone.

However, the project near Chomutov also stands out for its extensive investment in promoting biodiversity around the industrial zone. A 1.5 hectare planting area consisting of tree and shrub species with an emphasis on native species will serve as a replacement for the removed draw. 438 trees and over 12 000 shrubs have been planted. The area will remain unfenced, naturally following the revitalisation of the adjacent riparian vegetation. Ponds have been excavated in suitable locations to increase local species diversity. Additional measures also include meadow vegetation or boxes, which are erected from 1.5 metres up to 8 metres high and are already used by various species of birds and bats.

Jungheinrich, based in Hamburg, is one of the world's leading suppliers of intralogistics solutions with a 70-year history. The current production of retractors at Jungheinrich's production plant in Norderstedt will gradually be moved to a new facility at Panattoni Park Chomutov North. The available capacity in Norderstedt will then be used to enable further growth there.