Illescas, March 28, 2025 – Heylen Warehouses, a leading developer and investor in sustainable logistics real estate solutions, marks its entry into the Spanish market with an official flag-raising ceremony at Delta 21 in Illescas. The event was attended by the President of Castilla-La Mancha, Excmo. Sr. D. Emiliano García Page, and the Mayor of Illescas, D. José Manuel Tofiño.
With the construction of its first logistics development of 15,000 sq.m in Spain, Heylen Warehouses takes a significant step in expanding its portfolio in the Iberian region. The strategic location in Illescas, a key logistics hub between Madrid and Toledo, makes this project an essential gateway for leading brands and businesses.
An innovative and sustainable logistics future
John Derweduwe, Managing Partner for Spain and Portugal at Heylen Warehouses, emphasizes the importance of this milestone: « The Spanish market offers great opportunities for the further development of our logistics campuses and industrial real estate projects. We are excited to expand our presence in Spain and deliver a future-proof warehouse that meets the evolving needs of our clients. »
The planned warehouse will feature cutting-edge technology and an innovative design, with a strong focus on flexibility, functionality, safety, and environmental sustainability. Heylen Warehouses is committed to providing its clients with the best possible storage and distribution solutions, and this new development is no exception.
Sustainable expansion in spain and portugal
Beyond this initial development in Illescas, Heylen Warehouses aims to further invest in both greenfield and brownfield locations across the Iberian Peninsula. By transforming these sites into state-of-the-art logistics centers, Heylen Warehouses is introducing its distinctive sustainable campus concept to the Spanish and Portuguese markets.
Key statements
During the event, the President of Castilla-La Mancha, Excmo. Sr. D. Emiliano García Page highlighted the importance of Illescas as a strategic axis of logistics development: “Projects like Delta 21 reaffirm Castilla-La Mancha’s role as one of the main logistics engines of the country.”
The Mayor of Illescas,José Manuel Tofiño underscored the positive impact this investment will have on the local economy: “Illescas has established itself as a reference destination for national and international companies, thanks to initiatives like this one.”
Meanwhile, John Derweduwe emphasized Heylen Warehouses’ commitment to the Spanish market and particularly to Castilla-La Mancha: “This is my sixth project in Illescas. This success story is the result of a well-oiled machine, where everyone has an equally important role: landowners, local and regional administrations, and the companies that want to establish themselves in this strategic location. Heylen Warehouses can already announce further investments in the La Sagra region, as well as other logistics and industrial hubs across the peninsula.”