On September 17, 2024, VAT Romania broke ground for its new factory located in VGP Park Arad, a strategic logistics hub adjacent to the A1 motorway and key European routes. VGP Park Arad stands out with its modern infrastructure and green energy options, providing a significant logistical advantage for efficient manufacturing and distribution operations.
The new location is designed to accommodate the mid-term growth projections and meets the increasing demand and technical complexity of the product portfolio. The manufacturing facilities, offices and an employee canteen will be united under one roof of more than 21,000 sqm. The building will be certified following the BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology) sustainability standards for green buildings and will aim for the Excellent level of certification. The new facility will be fully operational by early 2026 with an expected move-in date in the second quarter of 2025 – ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption to the ongoing operations.
VAT, the globally leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance vacuum valves, multi-valve units, and vacuum modules, is leasing the hall to support their global strategy, creating also numerous job opportunities in technical fields.
The investment in the growth of VAT Romania will create many job opportunities in areas with highly technical competencies such as mechanical engineering, automation, CNC turning and milling, as well as support functions. The plant will also host engineering, IT and other functions that go beyond the ‘pure’ manufacturing scope, and which support the build-up of further competencies required for a lead factory.