18.03.2024
Hexing invests in 8,000 sqm facility generating over 100 high value jobs in Timisoara, at Globalworth Timisoara Industrial Park I, assisted by CBRE.
The new facility of Hexing Technologies Europe SRL, a subsidiary of the Hexing Group and a leading green energy solution provider, set within the thriving Timisoara Airport Park, will serve as a hub of innovation, extending Hexing’s digital energy service footprint across Europe. As part of Hexing’s long-term vision to build a greener world, the state-of-the-art facility will serve as a center of excellence to produce advanced smart metering solutions, including intelligent electricity and water metering systems, distribution automation solutions, solar inverters, batteries, and electric vehicle chargers.
Timisoara I Industrial Park is strategically located near the international airport, and offers high-tech buildings for manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics operations. The park is part of the recent transaction between Globalworth and CTP, in which CTP bought the logistic portfolio of Globalworth from Timisoara, Arad, Oradea and Pitesti.
“Timis is probably the most sought-after market by energy players, who have reached a level of maturity which requires already production facilities, not just energy land” explained Mădălin Aresmerițoaie, Senior Consultant Industrial & Logistics Services, responsible for the West/North-West market at CBRE Romania. “The Manufacturing sector is growing, returning to the pre-pandemic trend which is a sign of Romania’s health – in 2023 we recorded 18% of total leasing activity. We are pleased that we have designed the best scenario for Hexing, helping them to identify the optimal location both in terms of current scale and expected growth in the coming years.”
The establishment of this facility aligns with the Romanian regulator ANRE’s 2019-2028 smart meter development directive, further emphasizing Hexing’s contribution to the advancement of Smart Grid 2.0. This strategic initiative underscores Hexing Europe’s commitment to becoming a leading local manufacturer within the European Union while fostering technological innovation in the region. The facility’s advanced manufacturing capabilities will ensure shorter delivery times, catering to the demands of both the local market and beyond.
Through the establishment of this facility, Hexing Europe will forge a close partnership with local partners. This collaboration will enable Hexing Technologies Europe SRL to provide enhanced pre-sales and after-sales support, contributing to the seamless integration solutions in Romania and other European Union countries. Furthermore, the facility’s advanced manufacturing capabilities will ensure shorter delivery times, catering to the demands of both the local market and beyond.
Largest regional logistics hub gathering 1.7 mln. modern sq m, the Western / North-Western sub-market accommodates through important cities such as Timisoara and Cluj-Napoca both developers and tenants internationally renowned, enjoying country’s western border proximity. Skilled labour force and the gate to Western Europe, makes the West / North-West area the most sought after regional sub-market by developers and investors.
Timis county claims the largest share of modern industrial stock region wise and hosts numerous production, logistics and storage facilities where developers capitalize on the synergy created by the strategic location, infrastructure, and skilled workforce and 87% of the modern stock is class A. Also, the West / North West part of the country is set to be the largest recipient of the future new supply, respectively 45%, followed by Bucharest with 32% and East / North East region with 14% from the total.