AXI IMMO advises: MR.DIY expands in Hillwood Zgierz Park – now occupies Over 27,000 sq m, Poland Central 

Zgierz (Central Poland) — The Malaysian discount retailer MR.DIY has continued its rapid expansion in Poland, signing a new lease for 15,000 sq m at Hillwood Zgierz. This latest agreement brings MR.DIY’s total occupied space in the logistics park exceeds 27,000 sq m, further strengthening its foothold in the region. The lease transaction was advised by AXI IMMO, the largest Polish advisory company on the commercial real estate market in Poland.

MR.DIY is a Malaysian retail chain that has been offering a wide range of products since 2005, including home improvement items, garden supplies, toys, school and office products, pet accessories, and automotive goods. The company currently operates over 5,000 stores across 14 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, India, Turkey, Spain, South Africa, and Poland. Poland became MR.DIY’s 13th market globally and its third in Europe, following Spain and Turkey. 

MR. DIY expands its logistics centre again

The company’s debut in the Central and Eastern European region last year proved to be a success. The opening of a 5,000 sq m logistics centre at Hillwood Zgierz marked the first step in MR.DIY’s expansion strategy in this part of Europe. Earlier this year, in response to growing operational needs, MR.DIY expanded its logistics hub by an additional 7,106 sq m of warehouse and office space. 

“MR.DIY is successfully strengthening its position in the non-food discount retail segment, as demonstrated by the company’s latest expansion at Hillwood Zgierz and the decision to lease an additional 15,000 sq m of space at this location,” said Łukasz Dobrowolski, Country Head at MR.DIY Poland. 

“We are excited that Poland is set to play such an important role in MR. DIY’s growth strategy across Europe. I am confident that, thanks to the dedication of our Polish team and the support of our business partners, MR. DIY’s expansion into the European market will progress smoothly and allow us to consistently deliver on our strategy of providing customers with a wide range of products at always competitive prices.” – add Łukasz Dobrowolski.

“It is advantageous to see MR. DIY is not only expanding its retail network dynamically in Poland but also continuing to develop its logistics capabilities within Hillwood Zgierz. The company’s decision to undertake another significant expansion of nearly 15,000 sq m, following the successful first stage of the investment, reflects its strong confidence in our location and the flexibility of the solutions we provide. With its excellent access to the A2 motorway and its strategic position in central Poland, Hillwood Zgierz is becoming a key logistics hub for MR.DIY, supporting the company’s focus on operational efficiency and rapid growth in the European market,” said Wojciech Dachniewski, Business Development Director at Hillwood Poland. 

AXI IMMO consulting at the highest level

Experts from the AXI IMMO real estate advisory agency acted as leasing advisors in this transaction. 

Hubert Wojtera, Director, Industrial & Logistics, AXI IMMO, commented: 

“The successful completion of this transaction is the result of an exemplary collaboration with the developer, built on mutual trust and a highly professional approach. By securing an expansion opportunity for our client, we were able to ensure the retention of the existing workforce and the continuity of operational processes — both of which were critical to supporting the company’s long-term, stable growth.” 

Modern A-class logistics park Hillwood Zgierz near Łódź

Hillwood Zgierz is a modern, Class A logistics park located in Dąbrówka Wielka by Zgierz near Łódź, offering over 135,000 sq m of warehouse space across two facilities with 12-meter clear heights and floor load capacities of up to 8 tons per sq m. The park benefits from excellent access to the A2 motorway and proximity to major transport routes, making it a strategically positioned hub for distribution across central Poland.