Monday, 17 March 2025
LIP Invest, a leading German provider of special real estate funds in the logistics sector, has acquired a newly completed logistics centre in Immendingen, located at Carl-Benz-Strasse 7-9. The acquisition was made for one of LIP’s logistics funds, which is managed by the alternative investment fund manager INTREAL. The property was developed by Panattoni and has been leased on a long-term basis to SF Filter, a regional company based in Villingen-Schwenningen. Goldbeck International served as the general contractor for the project, while LIP received support in the off-market deal from LPA for legal matters, Mazars for tax advisory, and ES Enviro Sustain for ESG compliance. Alea real oversaw technical due diligence and construction monitoring.
The logistics centre, built on a 32,000-square-meter site, offers a total rental area of approximately 17,000 square meters. This includes 14,700 square meters of hall space, 2,000 square meters of mezzanine space, and 400 square meters of office space. The facility is designed to be flexible, with the hall capable of being divided into two units. It features 13 ramp gates and two ground-level access gates to accommodate diverse delivery requirements.
Built to meet modern construction and environmental standards, the property is free of fossil fuel heating systems and is equipped with smart metering technology to digitally track energy consumption. The building also includes environmentally friendly features such as partially greened roofs and an on-site photovoltaic system installed by AvanLog Solar, a sister company of LIP Invest. This system offers tenants the option to purchase electricity directly. Additional sustainability features include electric vehicle charging stations, water-saving fixtures, a dedicated wellbeing area, and a landscaped wildflower meadow.
SF Filter, the tenant of the new logistics facility, has grown into one of Europe’s leading distribution platforms for filtration solutions. The company will use the facility to streamline global distribution operations and support local external warehouses across Europe. The logistics centre benefits from its strategic proximity to the Singen container terminal, which facilitates the efficient transfer of goods between road and rail transport.
According to Sebastian Betz, Managing Director and Partner at LIP Invest, the acquisition of the Immendingen property is a significant addition to the company’s portfolio. He highlighted the high demand for logistics space in the Lake Constance region, which is home to numerous large corporations and mid-sized enterprises. Betz noted that the market is predominantly occupied by owner-operators, making opportunities to acquire such modern facilities rare. He expressed satisfaction with securing the property, emphasizing its strategic importance and alignment with LIP’s investment objectives.
The acquisition of the Immendingen logistics centre further strengthens LIP Invest’s presence in the region and underscores its commitment to sustainable and efficient logistics real estate solutions.
