DEJONG, a manufacturer of stainless-steel hot water tanks, has signed a long-term lease for 33,000 sqm of warehouse and office space at CTPark Prešov North in Slovakia. This marks the first tenant for the park, which spans 43.5 hectares and offers a gross lettable area (GLA) of 200,000 sqm. DEJONG, a subsidiary of Rheem Global Water, will utilize the facility as a strategic base to meet growing European demand.
The new facility, consisting of 29,800 sqm of warehouse space and 3,200 sqm of office space, is expected to be completed by early 2026. The development is projected to create hundreds of jobs and strengthen the local supply chain. DEJONG’s decision to invest in Eastern Slovakia was driven by the region’s skilled workforce, developed infrastructure, and governmental support.
Lee Fletcher, DEJONG Slovakia’s Plant Manager, highlighted the region’s advantages, stating, “Eastern Slovakia offers a skilled, multilingual workforce and well-developed transport infrastructure, making it an ideal location for our expansion.” Rheem Europe’s Managing Director, Arno La Haye, added, “This investment is crucial to our growth in Europe, allowing us to deliver sustainable heating solutions.”
Peter Ceresnik, COO of CTP Group, welcomed DEJONG, noting the company’s alignment with CTP’s long-term vision for sustainable growth in Central Eastern Europe (CEE). The strategic location of CTPark Prešov North positions it well for cross-border trade with Poland, just 70 km away, and adds to CTP’s extensive portfolio in Slovakia and the broader CEE region.
DEJONG’s new facility adds to the region’s industrial expansion, following major investments like Volvo Cars’ €1.2 billion plant in Košice and BMW Group’s solar plant in Hungary. CTP, Slovakia’s leading industrial property developer, continues to attract foreign investment to its parks, further boosting the region’s rapid economic growth.
