ARGAN and DANONE today announced the delivery of the new AutOnom® warehouse in Sorigny (37 – Indre-et-Loire, France), marking the successful completion of a strategic project designed to enhance DANONE Group’s logistics performance and environmental sustainability across Western France.
A strategic project, now operational
- Following the signing of a contract in future state of completion and the laying of the foundation stone in 2025, the Sorigny site is now fully operational. Developed by ARGAN, this state-of-the-art 8,200 sq.m warehouse, including 6,400 sq.m of positive cold storage (2–6°C), incorporates the latest AutOnom® innovations, enabling the on-site production of green energy for self-consumption.
- A rooftop photovoltaic installation covering nearly 3,000 sq.m has been deployed, with a total installed capacity of 580 kWp. It is complemented by energy storage batteries with a capacity of 230 kWh. This system is expected to reduce the site’s CO₂ emissions by 35%.
- Designed to meet the highest environmental standards, this warehouse reflects the shared commitment of ARGAN and DANONE to more sustainable logistics, combining operational excellence with a reduced carbon footprint.
- ARGAN and DANONE are bound by a long-term lease with a firm nine-year commitment, confirming the long-term sustainability of this new facility, located just a few kilometres from DANONE’s former site in Chambray-lès-Tours.
A high-performance and sustainable logistics hub at the heart of the region
- Developed within the Isoparc business park in Sorigny, the site benefits from a strategic location with direct access to the A10 French highway, close to the A85 and just 15 kilometres south of Tours. It is part of a dynamic business area, which already comprises more than 100,000 sq.m of developed logistics space, approximately 1,400 employees and around 30 established companies.
Ronan Le Lan
Chairman of the Executive Board
We are very proud to support DANONE in this strategic project and to welcome another leading company to our client portfolio. This development perfectly illustrates ARGAN’s premium positioning. I would also like to thank the Touraine Vallée de l’Indre Community of Municipalities and Alain Esnault, Mayor of Sorigny, for their steadfast support throughout the development of this project.
