Rockwell Automation, a global manufacturer and supplier of industrial automation and IT solutions, has extended its lease of warehouse and office space in Katowice. In the process of negotiating the new contract terms, the company was represented by the CBRE agency, while the owner of the building - Aviva Investors - was advised by experts from JLL.
Poland is an important market for Rockwell Automation. We appreciate the potential and commitment of the Polish team. Katowice engineers play an important role in the development of our company's products, IT solutions and services. As we are satisfied with the current location in Katowice, which meets our expectations and needs for the production of advanced technological systems for industry, we decided to extend the cooperation agreement connected with the lease of this property.
Dawid Idzior, Member of the Board, Rockwell Automation in Poland
Rockwell Automation decided to extend its lease agreement at the facility owned by Aviva Investors, as the company plans to develop its business in Silesia. Talks concerning the extension of the contract began several months before the expiry of the previous lease. Such an early approach to renegotiating the terms of the agreement allowed us to perform, for our customer, Aviva Investors, a thorough analysis of the tenant's needs and to identify areas for optimization in its current location. As a result, Aviva Investors has strengthened its long-term cooperation with one of the leading employers in the region, illustrating Katowice’s emergence as a hub for industrial automation production and engineering innovation.
Ewa Foryś, Consultant at Industrial Agency, JLL
Katowice is undergoing rapid change, with its transformation led by a focus on state-of-the-art technologies, outsourcing of services and innovation. Businesses also have access to a good quality talent pool, which adds to its appeal in the region. We are pleased to see a company such as Rockwell recognizing these characteristics and strengthening its position here as a result.
Rhys Evans, Aviva Investors
Thanks to the many years of global cooperation between CBRE and Rockwell Automation, we knew perfectly well what our customer required. We thoroughly analyzed all the possible aspects of an optimal location for Rockwell Automation plants and remaining in the current location proved to be the most advantageous scenario. We analyzed not only the availability of space at leading suppliers but also conducted a technical audit of the current building. Thanks to the flexible approach and the owner's understanding of our customer's needs, the whole process went very smoothly. Also noteworthy was that the cooperation between the two agencies advising on the transaction, which is not common on the warehouse market, was pretty much seamless and allowed the process to be brought to a successful conclusion for all the parties involved.
Mikołaj Walkowski, Associate Director, CBRE
