Dear readers,

Appearing in autumn 2024, just in time for this year’s Expo Real taking place during 7–9 October, this edition No. 23 of VGP Location³ aims once again to provide you with valuably informative, entertaining, and useful content. Whether you are a customer, a prospect, or any other stakeholder interested in VGP as a company and the markets within which we operate, we trust that our articles will help bring you up to date on important developments.

As a truly European company, we at VGP are very much interested in our continent’s future economic prospects. Already some time ago, we entered a new phase: We’ve expanded our expertise in implementing increasingly complex technical requirements to attract industrial clients. And we see further opportunities in this area, as reflected particularly in an interview in this edition with our CEO Jan Van Geet. Our motto, “Building Tomorrow Today,” reflects our commitment to planning and developing projects with this future in mind. Fostering technology investments, and especially industrial investments in Europe, is close to our heart. Especially notable is the interest generated by industries related to sustainable mobility and energy transition, which mark a fundamental shift towards a more sustainable future.

One example, amongst numerous others, is the construction for MOBIS Spain of a battery assembly plant at VGP Park Pamplona Noáin. This project is underway and expected to be completed in the first half of 2025. Another example is the development of the new “grEEn-campus” for Opel at VGP Park Rüsselsheim, marking a major milestone in our partnership with one of the most iconic automotive brands. An interview with the mayor of Rüsselsheim am Main explains the role of his city as an international hub for innovation near Frankfurt Airport.

At Lučko, near Zagreb in Croatia, VGP is developing a production facility for Verne, previously known as Project 3 Mobility, or “P3M”, a Croatian company building an innovative ecosystem for urban autonomous mobility. In this edition of VGP Location³, we shine a spotlight on Croatia, one of the newest markets VGP has entered. We explore fascinating facts, figures, and key attractions personally recommended by our Croatian team.

Meanwhile VGP will develop and build a facility for Isar Aerospace in VGP Park Munich. The new site will accommodate production, development, and corporate headquarters of Isar Aerospace, a launch service provider for small and medium-sized satellites. It is further proof of the appeal of this location in southern Germany to innovative industries.

We have collected all the interesting details about these exciting projects in this magazine, they play a significant role in why we at VGP are confident about the future. Finally, we also encourage you to read about the important mission of the Katra River Valley biodiversity project, one of the projects supported by our VGP Foundation.

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