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"Location, especially micro-location, remains the key factor for occupiers as well as for investors. The need for specialist space to meet increasingly complex business requirements is growing, and achieving this in more efficient, more sustainable ways continues to rise up the agenda, especially for big corporates." Verdion Group Head of Asset Management Dominik Schäffer talks with René Buck and Petra Blazkova about tenant requirements and investor demand at Real Asset Media’s #ExpoReal session today.

Verdion has secured a further closing of its Verdion European Logistics Fund 2 value-add fund, tripling its size. CBRE Investment Management, on behalf of its Indirect Private Real Estate Division, has committed €150 million, building on initial closings of €75 million sourced exclusively from investors in the inaugural 2020 vintage of Verdion’s flagship VELF fund series.   “This is a significant step forward for the fund signalling continued confidence in our approach amidst challenging capital-raising conditions,” said Simon Walter, Executive Director – Investment Management, at Verdion. “We are now set to transact on a substantial pipeline of attractive acquisitions and leverage Verdion’s deep sector expertise, focus on technical innovation and vertically integrated team to deliver further high quality logistics assets with excellent ESG credentials.”   Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFV5DQ6h  

Verdion has been given the go ahead for a major industrial and logistics park on the former RAF Brüggen site on the German/Dutch border west of Düsseldorf. Verdion Javelin Park Niederrhein will offer 650,000 sq m dedicated to advanced industrial, manufacturing and logistics on the 158-ha site. Designed to exceed the DGNB Platinum sustainability rating, it will be powered entirely by renewable energy and surrounded by green space. Being delivered in partnership with HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan), it has an anticipated GDV of €1.04 billion. “This decision unlocks a major strategic site in a cross-border region with a growing population and significant demand for new space," said André Banschus, Executive Director at Verdion. “Verdion Javelin Park Niederrhein will represent a new generation of industrial park, providing market-leading facilities from a flexible masterplan concept, with a clear focus on secure, renewable power generation, biodiversity and wellbeing. “We now have the land, zoning and specialist expertise to deliver a wide range of large and complex facilities to order. Particularly at this very early stage, there is great scope for innovation and we are excited about the possibilities our occupiers will be able to explore here.” With Sebastian Achten, Peter Peeters, Marc Haverkamp Tobias Heinz Read more: https://lnkd.in/eN-Sa43x https://lnkd.in/e3pymEbQ

Verdion has appointed Moritz Heißenberg as Country Manager for Germany, operating from our Düsseldorf and Frankfurt offices and taking a seat on our Executive Board. From 1 December 2024, he will lead Verdion's activity in Germany, working with its investment, development and asset management specialists to drive forward new opportunities for corporate and portfolio growth. “This is an important strategic hire for the business," said Michael Hughes, CEO. "Through the appointment of Moritz as Country Manager and Executive Board member, we are further strengthening the Verdion executive team. His talent and experience will set us on a strong course to exploit new opportunities in Germany, which lies at the heart of our long-term investment and development plans.” https://lnkd.in/etvmFFnt

Verdion has completed the development of Verdion PremierPark Berlin, a new €100 million industrial and logistics hub close to the German capital and the largest asset in its VELF 1 fund.   The 150,000 sq m former brownfield site provides market-leading commercial and light production space in a landscaped environment within the Berlin submarket of Ludwigsfelde. It is powered by clean energy and designed to reach DGNB Platinum with KfW40 design standards.   “The completion of Verdion PremierPark Berlin marks the transformation of this former IFA lorry production site into a modern industrial facility powered by clean energy and supporting businesses from a strategic location,” said Simon Walter, Executive Director – Investment Management at Verdion. ”With a focus on environmental sustainability, social responsibility and good governance, this approach to creating value from technical innovation and deep sector expertise is central to our VELF fund strategy and delivered here in its largest asset.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5KKRzPe

Verdion has completed its second development in Denmark this year: a new logistics facility in the Jutland city of Vejle. The 26,000 sq m warehouse has been developed to high environmental standards in close collaboration between new occupier System Transport and Verdion, and constructed by KT Erhvervsbyg. System Transport has invested significantly in the building fit-out, including a new large, market-leading Autostore robotics system and Denmark's largest textile tunnel press for preparing hanging garments supporting its clothing brand clients. "This is a state-of-the-art logistics asset with an impressive fit-out," said Peter Michael Tetzlaff, Head of Investment – Nordics. "It benefits from a great location in the Triangle Region, which is essential for System Transport’s business, and forms part of Verdion’s wider strategy to create future-proof, core properties in established locations across the Nordics, Germany and the UK.” https://lnkd.in/eBrFvpyu

Verdion has completed a new logistics facility in Horsens, Denmark, the first asset in its VELF 2 fund. The 12,768 sq m warehouse is located in Business Park Vega, part of the City’s growing and strategic western logistics area. Verdion is targeting the DGNB Gold sustainability rating with high levels of sustainability and energy efficiency throughout. Simon Walter, Executive Director – Investment Management, Verdion said: “This is one of many acquisitions we expect to make in Denmark, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands over the next few years for the VELF 2 fund. Investment is focussed on opportunities for value-add, leveraging Verdion’s technical expertise and local market knowledge to deliver future-proofed core properties in established logistics nodes across Northern Europe. This acquisition was particularly attractive and we continue to see great potential in Jutland, as well as Greater Copenhagen and other strategic locations throughout Denmark.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eFDBAX6W

Verdion is extending its development pipeline in Sweden’s logistics capital with the acquisition of a further brownfield site in Gothenburg.   18,130 sq m of high-quality warehousing will be developed speculatively ready for occupation Q4 2025, with high levels of sustainability and flexibility throughout and BREEAM Excellent targeted.   “This is an ideal prospect for new urban logistics serving Gothenburg’s consumer markets,” said Fredrik Salman, Investment Manager – Nordics, at Verdion. “We know the area well: transport connections are outstanding and occupier demand outstrips current supply.   “Through redevelopment we will be adding considerable value to this asset, creating a high-quality sustainable building designed and specified for the needs of modern urban logistics businesses.   “Our investment and development pipeline in Sweden continues to grow and we intend to continue expanding our portfolio across the country.” https://lnkd.in/eCVi8mFA

Verdion has secured a further site for its growing programme of logistics development in Sweden.    Located within the Fosie industrial area of southeastern #Malmö, this new acquisition offers an infill development opportunity on a 50,000 sq m site close to the E6/E65 interchange. We will speculatively develop 28,000 sqm of high-quality urban logistics warehousing, with completion anticipated for Q2/3 2026. The new facilities will include warehousing, office, welfare and mezzanine areas, with high levels of sustainability throughout and the #BREEAM Excellent certification targeted. “Securing brownfield assets for urban logistics is a key part of our growth strategy in the Nordics, and this was an attractive opportunity close to Malmö’s consumers and transport network," said Fredrik Salman, Investment Manager at Verdion. "The #Öresund Region is the largest consumer market in the Nordics and given the established location and current levels of demand, we expect good interest ahead of completion.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eayPeNPk

Please welcome Dominik Schäffer, who joins Verdion as Group Head of Asset Management to support our ongoing portfolio growth.   Schäffer will drive Verdion’s group-wide asset management strategy and lead its team of asset managers across Germany, the Nordics and the UK. He will work closely with our investment, development and technical specialists as part of the business’s vertically integrated approach.   “Effective asset management underpins everything we do," said Michael Hughes, CEO. "Verdion has a proactive team on the ground, strong working relationships with occupiers and a track record of adding value through asset-level initiatives.   “With new acquisitions and the implementation of business plans across the existing portfolio, asset management activity is set to increase. Dominik will provide additional insight, expertise and governance as we continue to grow.” https://lnkd.in/gBDSYVm2