Chinese investor Tuopu selects 7R and opens an electric vehicle components factory in Poznań, Poland
The 7R City Park Poznań complex will be home to the first European plant of the Ningbo Tuopu Group, a Chinese automotive company. Tuopu collaborates with global brands in the automotive sector,…
The 7R City Park Poznań complex will house the first European plant of the Ningbo Tuopu Group, a Chinese automotive company. Tuopu collaborates with global automotive brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, Chrysler, Ford, Geely, and General Motors. The Poznań factory, with an area of over 30,000 square meters, will produce components for electric cars. It will employ 450 people.
Tuopu, based in Ningbo, China, was founded in 1983 and has focused on the automotive industry for the past 30 years. Its operations include research, development, and the production of solutions such as anti-vibration systems, automated driving systems, and thermal management systems. Tuopu will open a modern factory in Franowo, Poznań, which will ensure rapid and reliable deliveries of components to its European partners. The development project for the facility is being prepared and led by 7R.
At the start of the pandemic, the industry’s call to optimize component supply chains from the Far East and ensure the continuity of production processes in Europe is now becoming a reality. Ningbo Tuopu Group, a proven supplier to the world’s leading automotive corporations, will open its first European factory in Poland. This is an excellent example of nearshoring, which creates a secure base for increasing component inventory levels for car manufacturers on our continent. We are pleased that, as a developer, we have the opportunity to provide Tuopu with specialized space tailored to the requirements of the automotive industry. Poznań is an excellent choice due to the city’s pool of highly qualified engineering staff as well as the presence of companies in the sector, such as Volkswagen and Solaris.
Bartłomiej Krawiecki
Member of the Board, Head of Development at 7R
The developer is designing the facility in close collaboration with Tuopu to ensure that the space can accommodate the complexity of the manufacturing processes, with the building structure meticulously tailored to the tenant’s equipment. The building will be adapted for permanent workspaces, with daylighting improved by 12.5% and wall and roof insulation enhanced. It will be equipped with utility ducts embedded in the floor, and the substation will provide the capacity for power consumption of up to 3,600 kVA. As part of the project, the developer will construct a new access road for logistics services from the complex. 7R City Park Poznań will feature eco-friendly solutions, which will be certified with a BREEAM “Very Good” rating.
Due to the complex nature of the processes planned at 7R City Park Poznań, the project preparation required a tailored approach to the investment. On the 30,000-square-meter lease area, we will implement a number of technical adjustments to ensure process optimization and enable the creation of a modern technology park. The selection of 7R as the developer of such a technologically advanced building demonstrates once again that a tailored approach and flexibility in choosing solutions are the keys to success. 7R’s commitment to this philosophy has enabled the company to grow rapidly in recent years.
Maciej Krawiecki
Head of Leasing at 7R
Preparatory work at the construction site began in late February of this year. The Tuopu building is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2022. GW Goldbeck is the general contractor for the construction work. Kwadrat Studio is responsible for the architectural design of 7R City Park Poznań.
7R City Park Poznań is a modern warehouse park located within the administrative boundaries of Poznań—just 5 km from the city center and 4 km from the Krzesiny highway interchange (A2/S11). The complex’s location, in the immediate vicinity of a shopping center, is well-served by the city’s public transportation network. An additional advantage of 7R City Park Poznań is its proximity to the modern Poznań-Franowo intermodal rail terminal.
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Lilianna (Elżbieta) Laudy
Marketing & Digital Manager
Lilianna Laudy serves as Digital & Marketing Manager at 7R SA, where she is responsible for developing digital and marketing initiatives that support brand visibility and online communication…
