DS Smith secures 15,000 square meters at MG Park Fredericia
MG Real Estate is delighted to welcome DS Smith to MG Park Fredericia where they wish the international packaging solutions operator continued business success. DS Smith will move into their new logistics space at MG Park Fredericia before summer 2024. MG Park Fredericia, built by the European developer MG Real Estate, is centrally positioned in the ‘Triangle Region’, Denmark's logistics hotspot. Thanks to its prime location close to highways, rail lines and several ports, DS Smith will benefit from excellent transport links to all of Scandinavia as well as the rest of mainland Europe.
"We are delighted to welcome DS Smith to MG Park Fredericia. DS Smith has taken 15,000 sqm and will join our other tenants at the business park, including DFDS and Indicode Jeans. DS Smith’s take-up now leaves some available sqm's out of the 80,000 sqm of prime logistics space at MG Park Fredericia."
Robert Gann, Commercial Manager - MG Real Estate, Denmark
New occupant DS Smith
The new occupant at MG Park Fredericia, DS Smith, is a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products, and recycling services worldwide. Over the past 80 years, their organization has grown dramatically, expanding both the range of their services and areas of expertise. At the new logistics space, DS Smith is expanding its product range to include, among others, tape, stretch film, void fill, and pallets. The aim is to have sustainable products on shelf with easy access and to meet customer needs for one stop shopping. DS Smith also predicts an increase in demand due to the enforcement of extended producer responsibility.
Today, DS Smith operates in more than 30 different countries, including Denmark, and proudly employs over 30,000 people worldwide. This latest expansion into 15,000 sqm at MG Park Fredericia marks another positive step in the company's growth in the Scandinavian market.
“We are excited about moving into the new logistics space at MG Park Fredericia. Fredericia's strategic location in the Triangle Area of Denmark, providing excellent transport options to the entire country and Germany, makes it an exciting hub for our operations. Also, the municipality of Fredericia is spearheading initiatives in the green transition, aligning with our commitment to being the leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions. This expansion not only marks a significant step in our growth within the Scandinavian market but also enhances our local delivery capabilities in Denmark to better serve our Danish customers.”
Michael Fisker, Cluster SMI Manager - DS Smith Denmark
MG Park Fredericia
Fredericia, Denmark’s logistics hotspot
The business community combined with development opportunities and professional policies make Fredericia an attractive location to occupiers. In addition, companies interested in establishing a business can get advice and support from the municipality of Fredericia.
The EU recognised the area around Fredericia as a European transport hub. Transport for both road, rail and shipping goods can travel through the region with direct access to the E20 and E45 motorways and the ports of Fredericia, Kolding and Vejle.
Near Fredericia is Taulov, one of the main logisitics corridors with a wide range of businesses present including DSV, PP-Jensen, Tibnor, Postnord, DHL, Danske Fragtmænd and Blue Water. You will also find other international players such as Arla, Sanistål and AGA in the area.
80,000 sqm of prime logistics space
MG Park Fredericia is perfectly positioned for occupiers focusing on importing and exporting goods across European markets. The scheme has also been designed for optimum flexibility where, depending on the needs of the occupiers and availability different units at the scheme can be combined to form a 'super-hub' in one location.
MG Real Estate is proud to share that the MG Park Fredericia scheme meets all the needs and requirements expected from a modern logistics centre of this size. The scheme employs a variety of sustainability features such as energy-efficient lighting, heat pumps and the use of state-of-the-art materials.
Contact
Christopher Thomsen
Head of Nordics
ct@mgrealestate.eu
T +45 31 36 35 82
Robert Gann
Commercial Manager, Denmark
rg@mgrealestate.eu
T +45 22 77 99 78