ProLogis, one of the world’s leading providers of distribution facilities, has announced the signing of a lease agreement for nearly 20,000 square meters of newly constructed warehouse space in Wrocław with Acer, one of the most important vendors in the computer market for the Acer, Gateway, Packard Bell, and eMachines brands.
Acer, which will occupy space at ProLogis Park Wrocław III, plans to use the building as an international distribution center, offering spare parts and light manufacturing services to customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It is expected that in connection with the relocation of its distribution operations, Acer will make an investment worth over 3 million euros. Thanks to the distribution center, which will be ready for use by the end of 2009, and the light manufacturing unit, which is scheduled to begin operations by the spring of 2010, 200 new jobs will be created for local residents. This is the first lease agreement concluded between Acer and ProLogis.
– The new building will provide us with the scale needed to carry out operations throughout the EMEA region – said Mario Fazio, Director of Customer Service at Acer Group. – The fact that we chose this particular location proves our ongoing commitment to expanding our offering and meeting the growing needs of the rapidly developing markets of Eastern Europe. Thanks to excellent customer service and technologically advanced products, we can meet the needs of all our customers in an integrated manner.
– The location in southwestern Poland provides Acer with the benefits of a central position and excellent access to international highways and airports – said Ben Bannatyne, ProLogis Managing Director for Central and Eastern Europe. – ProLogis Park Wrocław III, due to its strategic location, is an extremely attractive site for international and regional distribution purposes.
ProLogis Park Wrocław III currently consists of 4 buildings with a total warehouse area of nearly 135,000 square meters. Ultimately, the Park will consist of 5 buildings with a total warehouse area of approximately 154,000 square meters.