Herentals, May 9, 2025 – Heylen Warehouses is currently developing Lidl’s most sustainable distribution center in Belgium. Strategically located along the E313 in Herentals, the new building will offer an impressive 43,000 m² of logistics space and stands out for its exceptional energy efficiency, future-proof design, and sustainability.
Construction is well underway and marks an important milestone in the collaboration between Lidl Belgium & Luxembourg and Heylen Warehouses. “We’re proud to be delivering this forward-looking project for Lidl – a company that, like us, places sustainability at the heart of its strategy,” says Philippe deschilder, CEO at Heylen Warehouses. “This building will serve as a reference for the logistics real estate of tomorrow.”
The design of the distribution center was created by Architeam, with a strong focus on durability, functionality, and architectural integration. The project is backed by investors Molenwater Group and Heylen Group, both long-term partners with a proven track record in sustainable development.
Press event
On Friday, May 9, Lidl and Heylen Warehouses hosted a successful press event on site to celebrate the project and share insights into the innovative features and techniques being implemented. Among the guests were Jan Bertels, Mayor of Herentals, and provincial deputy Luk Lemmens.
From 2027 onward, the new distribution center will become a vital logistics hub for supplying Lidl stores throughout the greater Antwerp region. The project forms part of Lidl’s broader ambition to strengthen its footprint in Belgium and support its continued growth in the market.
The distribution center in Herentals is a textbook example of how high ambitions in sustainability can be translated into concrete, high-quality infrastructure. With this project, Lidl and Heylen Warehouses reaffirm their vision for the future of logistics: green, efficient, and built to last.