VK architects+engineers strengthens its market position in the Netherlands by acquiring DENC

Over the past decade, the logistics real estate market in the Netherlands has experienced strong expansion, partly due to the rapid development of e-commerce. However, this strong growth also brought considerable challenges in terms of dumbing down, land and labour shortages. These challenges require the logistics sector to focus on sustainable logistics buildings in which integration in the landscape, smart function stacking, mechanisation and working conditions are key. In addition, logistics buildings also have an important climate and energy challenge. DENC plays a leading role in these developments.

To further strengthen that position in the rapidly changing market for the future, VK architects+engineers wants to commit to cross-fertilisation with Belgian engineering firm Van Looy Group, active in the same market segment in Belgium and also part of VK architects+engineers. "Logistics processes, automation and sustainable, circular architecture will be approached in an integral way more than ever in the future. Moreover, VK architects+engineers wants to join forces on the basis of its sustainability ambition to strengthen and expand the sustainability aspect," Alain Bossaer, chief operations officer of VK architects+engineers, reveals.

"We are very pleased with the new opportunities that arise for us and for our clients by becoming part of VK architects+engineers. DENC will continue to operate under its own name in the Netherlands and clients can continue to rely on our personal and professional approach," said Joost van Gilse, director DENC.

Roeland Bellens, Director logistics at VK archictects+engineers, will ensure the cross-fertilisation between DENC, Van Looy Group and VK architects+engineers.