Valeo Siemens eAutomotive, a leading supplier of motors and technologies for electric and hybrid vehicles, has opened a factory at the 7R Park Beskid II complex in Czechowice-Dziedzice. The production facility, together with office and laboratory space, covers over 33,000 square meters.
The facility occupied by Valeo Siemens eAutomotive is one of five buildings planned for the 7R Park Beskid II complex. It was developed under the BTS (Built-to-Suit) model (BTS)“Built-to-Suit” (BTS) is a model for commercial real estate development—most commonly for warehouse or industrial use—designed and built from the ground up to meet the specific, individual requirements of a particular tenant. Unlike off-the-shelf speculative space, a BTS facility is custom-built to account for the tenant’s unique technological processes, layout requirements, and technical specifications.Read the full definition → (Build-to-Suit) according to the tenant’s specifications and provides numerous amenities for its employees. In accordance with the client’s requirements, a green roof with relaxation terraces was installed on the office section of the building, creating a comfortable place to unwind. Valeo Siemens eAutomotive also requested that a parking lot with electric vehicle charging stations and bus stops be located right next to the production hall. The new production facility and the laboratory and office section will ultimately provide jobs for over 500 people.
Thanks to the use of modern technologies , the entire 7R Park Beskid II project will be certified under the BREEAM system .BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is one of the world’s most important and widely recognized methods for the multi-criteria assessment of buildings in terms of sustainability, environmental performance, and occupant comfort. BREEAM certification confirms that the warehouse facility was designed and constructed in accordance with rigorous environmental standards.Read the full definition → at the “Very Good” level. To enable quick access to and from the development site in both directions, the developer has rebuilt a section of the S1 highway. Plans also include the construction of a pedestrian bridge, which will enhance the comfort of the facilities for employees and improve safety for nearby residents.