Logicor, an owner and manager of logistics real estate in Europe, has completed a strategic logistics site in Niepołomice for Royal Canin, a recognized leader in pet health nutrition. This new development will support the growth of Royal Canin across Europe and Japan. Logistics services in the new warehouse are performed by FM Logistic, global logistics provider.
The new Class-A property is adjacent to its Polish production facility which serves 24 markets and is located 22 km east of the Kraków city centre, with direct access to the east-west A4 motorway linking southern Poland with Germany.
The warehouse will target BREEAM Very Good (a certification assessing the sustainability of buildings), with solar panels (PV), high spec LED’s, EV (electric vehicle) charging points, submetering of utilities and a water recycling system. Additionally, this new property meets all requirements set by one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers, FM Global. FM approvals uses scientific research and testing to make sure products conform to the highest standards for safety and property loss prevention.
According to Agnieszka Sadowska, CNE Supply Chain Director at Royal Canin Dystrybucja: “At Royal Canin, everything we do is in service of our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. This is one of the biggest network transformations in the recent years for Royal Canin in Poland. The new set up is part of our customer experience and sustainability agenda, enabling us to bring our high-quality nutrition to more cats and dogs, more efficiently and with a reduced carbon footprint. Its location in Niepołomice allows us to serve customers with even better service, and untap potential of new capabilities in the fast-paced industry. For our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, having inbound and outbound operations around the corner guarantees uninterrupted supply and high agility. We are very pleased of the journey we have had so far with our selected partners.”
Michał Ptaszyński, Country Manager Poland at Logicor, said: “We are pleased to announce the completion of our development for Royal Canin units in Poland which will be used for both the factory and market distribution in Niepołomice. This cooperation embodies our strategy of long-term partnership to deliver flexible and highly certified space for our clients’ business.”.
Ernest Ziółkowski, Head of Project Management CEE at Logicor, added: “We executed the project according to special standards developed exclusively for Royal Canin by FM Global. It means that this property is equipped with the best technologies of fire safety and anti-flood protection systems, altogether with special attention to ESG standards.”
Anna Galas, Senior Business Development Director at FM Logictic, the logistics operator of the facility, complemented: “We are delighted that Royal Canin chose FM Logistic as its logistics provider. It is another brand from the pet food and pet accessories industry that we have in our customer portfolio. We are slowly becoming a logistics expert in servicing this sector. It allows us to offer the best and already proven solutions. Warehouse in Niepołomice is the new location on the map of FM Logistic activities in Central Europe with new 60 employees on board. For our customer we provide here in-house logistics services handling the factory warehouse of finished products and distribution to the Polish, Czech and Slovak markets, as well as value-added services such as co-packing and sampling. All while maintaining the customer’s very strict quality requirements.”
The newly completed development includes 25,900 m2 of flexible warehouse area, 380 sqm of high-class offices and 460 sqm of archiving space connected with direct road to Royal Canin factory in Niepołomice. The architect responsible for the project was Kwadrat, project management was handled by Logicor and Arcadis. The general contractor was Atlas Ward Polska.
