South Gate is home to GM’s national spare parts warehouse and distribution center serving Russia.
General Motors
Industry:
AutomotiveFunction:
National Spare Parts DepotSpace:
9400 m2Occupancy:
Long-term LeaseCorporate HQ:
GM is a leading worldwide auto manufacturer serving Russia since 1992
Customer Challenge
- Consolidate multiple parts centers into a national spare parts depot to improve supply chain efficiency
- Locate in a best-in-class industrial park close to Moscow’s Domodedovo airport and the national transportation network
- Lease a ‘build to suit’ warehouse customised to include high standard fire safety specifications, minimal loading docks, and a future expansion area
Radius Group Solution
- Constructed a Build-to-suit BREEAM rated facility complying to GM’s global quality standards
- The advanced features & build quality enabled GM to sign a 14-year long-term lease agreement
- With a long term lease in place Radius was able to provide an option to construct a further 10,000m2
- Efficient design improved office utilisation, removed superfluous mezzanines, & reduced partitions whilst still delivering an ESFR25 fire safety system to exacting standards
Result
In February 2015, Radius delivered General Motor’s national spare parts facility serving its dealers throughout Russia. The 41,000 m2 building met GM’s deadlines and financial requirements.