“WDP’s success in completing the largest real estate transaction in Wallonia thanks to the 20,000 m² warehouse is very welcome but even more striking is the site’s history. This is a site where GSK used to produce penicillin. The site has been abandoned since 2009 WDP purchased the land in 2011, had the existing buildings demolished and the soil remediated, while biding its time until a suitable party presented itself. A building permit had already been requested and obtained. Many developers are afraid of making such an investment if they do not find suitable tenants or buyers straight away. WDP has taken a risk in this case but at the same time gained a strategic landholding enabling the company to start the building work straight away as soon as an applicant appeared. And things did move fast in practice. The groundwork was already being undertaken, even before Trafic had definitively signed the contract,” 

“The rental cost turned out to be more worthwhile for Trafic in the end. It could also avail itself of WDP’s extensive knowledge about the construction and the use of warehouses. For example, Trafic had special requirements concerning vehicles driving in and out. These were carefully studied and implemented. This way a customer gains access to a great deal of advice and experience,” 

“Wallonia admittedly does not have any shortage of land but nor is there an abundant supply. Particularly if the sites have to be large enough to ensure a smooth connection with the road network. The site also has the advantage of being located 500 metres away from Charleroi airport.”