Verdion completes Berlin industrial and commercial park

Verdion, the pan-European logistics property specialist, has completed Verdion PremierPark, a new industrial and commercial park near the German capital, for 100 million euros. The property thus has the largest volume in the Verdion European Logistics Fund 1 (VELF 1 fund).

Sustainable space on 150,000 sqm in Ludwigsfelde

The 150,000 sqm former industrial wasteland, located in the Ludwigsfelde submarket of Berlin, close to the city ring road (A10) and 35 minutes from the city centre, is home to prime commercial space as well as space for light manufacturing.

High standards for sustainability and energy efficiency

The Verdion PremierPark is to receive DGNB Platinum certification and was built to the KfW 40 standard. Among other things, PV systems were installed on the roof areas to ensure a sustainable energy supply. The warehouse and office areas are supplied with underfloor heating, which is fed by district heating. Charging stations for e-cars and e-bikes have also been installed. New habitats for bats, birds, insects and amphibians, among others, as well as 200 newly planted trees ensure improved biodiversity. A new connection for pedestrians and cyclists to the Birkengrund bus and regional train station 150 metres away was included in the planning. 

Flexible commercial space and strategic location

A total of three energy-efficient buildings with a total lettable area of 62,500 sqm were constructed on the site on a speculative basis. The office and mezzanine space can be rented immediately from a size of 6,500 sqm.

Simon Walter, Executive Director - Investment Management at Verdion, says: ‘The completion of Verdion PremierPark Berlin marks the transformation of this former IFA lorry production facility into a modern industrial and commercial site, powered by clean energy and supporting businesses in a strategically important location. With a focus on environmental sustainability, social responsibility and good corporate governance, this approach of creating value from technical innovation and deep industry expertise is central to our VELF fund strategy and is being realised here in its largest property.’

Dominik Schäffer, Group Head of Asset Management at Verdion, adds: ‘As the last major location in the extremely attractive Ludwigsfelde and Großbeeren region, this park represents a unique opportunity for companies. The space is high-quality and flexible, designed for operational efficiency and allows users to develop further. We are seeing strong interest from a wide range of companies who are impressed by the park's technical facilities as well as its excellent location and transport links.’

Verdion's VELF 1 fund was closed in 2020. It is now fully invested and has a total volume of EUR 310 million including debt capital. Logistics properties in Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark were purchased and developed for the fund. The fundraising for VELF 2 is continuing and is targeting EUR 400 million.
 

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(Source: Verdion, 09|03|2024 | “Verdion completes Berlin industrial and commercial park for 100 million euros")