International retail company Auchan, which has been a fixture in France since 1961, also has a large market share in Romania. The heart of their operation sits just outside Bucharest. From there, Auchan does the distribution of as many as 50,000 products to 33 hypermarkets, 7 supermarkets and 382 convenience stores. For this purpose, as many as five warehouses were combined into one large distribution centre, built and managed by WDP.

A customised logistics warehouse

Dan Fotescu, Auchan’s logistics director in Romania, is very satisfied with how builder and landlord WDP responds to their specific needs. ​“Not only is the maintenance of our warehouse going well,” he says. ​“WDP also knows how to respond perfectly to our requests with tailor-made advice and support.”

Thanks to WDP’s customisation, Auchan can:

• Control humidity levels in specific rooms
• Set optimal temperatures everywhere
• Dedicate spaces for specific products or suppliers as required
• Count on the integrated protection and safety systems

Innovative construction partner

The cooperation is also strengthened by the constant innovation WDP offers to its tenant. ​“WDP continues to innovate,” Dan concludes. ​“Implementing solar panels on our roof supports our internal processes such as automation, but we also have other plans for the future with WDP in using solar power.”