The Valencian Community welcomes the leading developer of warehouses and distribution parks, GLP, and the manufacturer of personal care, hygiene, and drugstore products, Romar Global Care, to the official presentation of their new industrial plant in Sagunto, which will double their production and storage capacity under criteria of sustainability, employability, innovation, and Industry 4.0.
The official ceremony saw the unveiling of the facility, built on a plot of nearly 80,000 m2, opening up a new industrial and logistics landscape in Sagunto, with a cutting-edge design and a strategic location. An olive tree was also planted at the entrance to the site, and a mascletà (fireworks) was set off in honor of the Fallas festival and the Valencian Community.
The event was attended by the Mayor of Sagunto, Darío Moreno; the regional secretary for Sustainable Economy, Productive Sectors, Trade, and Consumption, Empar Martínez Bonafé; the Director of Development for GLP, Miguel Monreal; and the Director of Strategy for RGC, Pablo Gaya; who were accompanied by other members of the Municipal Corporation and staff and guests from both companies.
During the unveiling of the turnkey infrastructure, both companies emphasized the strategic importance of the 50,401 m2 dedicated to the production, storage, and distribution of RGC products.
The Mayor of Sagunto, Darío Moreno, emphasized that "we said from the beginning of the term that one of the key elements would be to continue with this drive for reindustrialization, to capture business opportunities in every sense, but that within the possibilities we had, we couldn't forget those industrial estates that were already consolidated, where there were also opportunities for continued growth. Here at SEPES, this is a reality today, along with other examples. This means that our industrial estates remain dynamic, continue to be active, and, in turn, also encourage new investments, which is our goal."
Moreno also took the opportunity to express special thanks to both GLP and RGC: "To GLP, because this is something that goes a bit beyond their core business operations, as they have typically focused much more on pure logistics, and this meant stepping out of their comfort zone a bit. Thank you for their flexibility and for carrying out this project. And, on the other hand, to RGC, which has decided to make Sagunto one of its new headquarters, thus making us a main hub for the company when it comes to carrying out its activities."
For her part, the regional secretary for Sustainable Economy, Productive Sectors, Trade, and Consumption, Empar Martínez Bonafé, stated that "we have good examples here in Sagunto where, from the Regional Ministry, we have been able to contribute to some of these transformations taking place and, therefore, existing companies not only do not die, but on the contrary, transform, grow, and can continue their activity." She added: "I believe that what we see here today is just that; it is a project with initiative and great ambition to continue growing and adding value."
In the words of RGC's Strategy Director, Pablo Gaya, "This olive tree we planted here today, as we know, is a tree that grows and endures over time. The Group has reached a certain level that is very good, 110 million in revenue last year, but we are not going to stop there; we are going to continue growing because we are very motivated to do so."
In this regard, Miguel Monreal, Director of LPG Development in Spain, emphasized that LPG is not "liquefied petroleum gas, which is what many people see when they look at us online. We are a multinational dedicated to the development of logistics warehouses combined with production, as is the case here, with a presence around the world. We have €125 billion in assets under management worldwide. We entered Spain in 2019 and currently have 12 warehouses and around 300,000 or 400,000 square meters of construction, and growing. From the beginning, we were very clear: for us, Sagunto is a land of opportunity, where we see the growth of logistics and industry in the Valencian Community centered here. We have always felt the unconditional support of the City Council, and I think the public-private collaboration has been more than evident in this case."
The plant, which both companies expect to be operational by the end of this year, includes significant advances in sustainability, with efficiency measures aimed at energy savings.
In this regard, from an environmental perspective, the GLP executive also highlighted the company's BREEAM Very Good sustainability certification, in addition to other relevant aspects such as the optimized structure for walkways, high-resistance floors, excellent floor plan, natural lighting optimization systems, and a photovoltaic system.
GLP is a leading global investment manager and business builder in logistics, real estate, infrastructure, finance, and related technologies. Their combined investment and operational expertise enables them to create value for their clients and investors. They operate in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Japan, the United States, and Vietnam, and have over $120 billion in assets under management across the real estate and private equity sectors. They are committed to a broad range of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments that elevate their business, protect the interests of their shareholders and investors, support their employees and customers, and enhance local communities, according to the company. For more information, visit www.glp.com/global.
The company's European operational portfolio consists of more than 5.6 million square meters in strategic logistics markets, leased to leading clients such as Amazon, DHL, and DB Schenker. In addition, GLP Europe has a prime land bank that allows for the development of an additional 4 million square meters.
Romar Global Care—Agrado Cosmetic, Quimiromar, and Envasado Xiomara—is a group specializing in the manufacture of cosmetics, perfumes, personal care and hygiene products, and drugstore products. It is the leading aerosol packager in Spain and one of the largest liquid packagers. With over 50 years of experience, it focuses its extensive product catalog on the mass market with a clear consumer-centric vision. The group is committed to sustainability and innovation, with value-for-money criteria and following high quality standards (the group holds ISO 9001, ISO 22716, and IFS-HPC certifications).
Its mass-market product portfolio includes the Agrado and Amalfi brands in personal care and hygiene, Mayordomo and Romar in drugstore and household products, and Garley in automotive and garden products, among others. With a 2022 turnover of €111 million, its international expansion is notable, with a presence in more than 70 countries across Europe, North America, North Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Fountain: Sagunto City Council
