VGP, a European owner, operator and developer of industrial and logistics real estate, has announced the signing of a lease agreement with VAFO Praha, part of the international VAFO Group, which is a producer of super-premium pet food. VAFO will lease hall E with a total area of approximately 51,500 m² in VGP Park České Budějovice. Warehouse space will take up 50,000 m² and the remaining 1500 m² will be for offices. Part of the facilities, about 6600 m², will be automated by the 4D Shuttle system. The handover of the newly-completed premises is scheduled for July 2027. The building aims to obtain the green BREEAM certification on the level of Excellent.

VAFO Group is a Czech family‑owned company that has grown since its founding in 1994 into one of Europe’s leading producers of food for dogs, cats and small mammals. In addition to the Czech Republic, it also operates in Germany, Poland, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, France and Austria. The Group operates a total of nine production plants and annually produces over 270,000 tons of feed, treats and other supplements, which it supplies to more than 90 markets worldwide.

“As we continue to expand our production capacity, most recently with a new production line in Číčenice, for example, the need for larger and more modern storage space is also increasing. We operate several plants in South Bohemia, so this location is truly strategic for us. The new premises in VGP Park České Budějovice will help us streamline logistics and serve our customers even better,” stated Jakub Majer, a Board Member of VAFO Group.

VGP Park České Budějovice is being developed in the Světlík commercial zone on the outskirts of the city, directly adjacent to the D3 motorway linking South Bohemia with Linz, Austria. The location therefore provides excellent transport accessibility, suitable for both logistics and light industrial activities. Covering a total area of 37 hectares, the park will comprise seven halls with a total leasable area exceeding 130,000 m² upon completion. The development also includes the reconstruction of an adjacent cycling path and the revitalisation of a pond, both contributing to local biodiversity and water retention in the area.

In addition to large-scale production and logistics halls, the park also offers smaller, flexible units in the “Small Business Units” concept, combining warehouse, showroom and office space starting from approximately 250 m². These units are an ideal solution for local firms, service centres or specialised business operations. Tenants of these smaller units include Toyota Dolák, Fitness Trade and Sun Construct.

Two halls in the park are already fully occupied by the logistics company Dachser, with the construction of additional halls continuing.

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