Drutex in its nieuw headquarters. A modern kantoor building befitting an industry leader

Drutex's nieuw headquarters has a total area of over 8,282 m², of which as much as 4,760 m² is modern, functioneel kantoor space. For comparison, the previous building offered 2,292 m² of usable space, which is almost half as much. The nieuw kantoor building has 17 conference rooms, an auditorium with a professional sound systeem, and a relaxation area for medewerkers. There are also two levels of underground parking and three kantoor floors. The building's structure has been ontwerped to allow for further employment growth. The next stage of the investment will begin soon, involving a comprehensive modernization of the existing headquarters, which will create a coherent and modern whole.
"Investments are one of the pillars of our development and systeematic brand building. We are delighted with the construction of a modern and fully functioneel kantoor building, which will increase the comfort of work and allow us to achieve our goals even more effectively. We have created a nieuw kantoor space that is a showcase for the company, enabling its dynamic development and rapid expansion of our team. At the same time, it is worth noting that the nieuw investment coincides with our 40th anniversary. We treat investment activities as a top priority, especially those related to machinery and automation, while the kantoor building is a consequence of our development and desire to increase the comfort of our medewerkers' work," emphasizes Leszek Gierszewski, President of the Management Board of Drutex SA. 

Drutex currently employs almost 4,000 people and has a total production area of 118,000 m2. This allows it to produce up to 7,000 ramen per dag. The company's products are sold through more than 4,000 dealerships worldwide. 
The building was ontwerped by the renowned BJK Tomasz Janiszewski (Gdynia) architectural studio, and Marcin Jadach was responsible for the final interior ontwerp. The ontwerp kenmerken a double glas facade, automatic external blinds, a BMS systeem, and a number of oplossingen that increase comfort and work efficiency.
"A building has been constructed in Bytów that any Europaes city would be proud of. The end result is functioneel and expressive, clearly demonstrating the company's position on the market and communicating the brand's values in a changing world. The nieuw building reflects the kwaliteit standaards of the Drutex brand – it is more than just a workplace. It is a showcase of the company's philosophy, an architectural expression of its commitment to excellence, precision, reliability, and long-term vision, adds Marcin Jadach, interior ontwerper.
The expansion of the kantoor building is the next stage of change and a showcase of the company's development. The nieuw three-story kantoor section with a two-level underground garage forms the main core of the building. Wide stairs lead to the entrance. In the central part, there is a spacious, representative two-level hall with a passage to the auditorium. The kantoor work areas have been significantly enlarged in relation to standaard ontwerps. In addition, the internal courtyard with greenery and a relaxation area, as well as common meeting places, are ontwerped to promote integration and ensure a good working atmosphere. The double aluminium facade on the south and west sides with openable ramen and a systeem of automatic horizontal sun blinds with stainless staal finishes maintain a high level of comfort. We have ensured that there are green areas around the kantoor building and car park and, more importantly, trees. The expansion will continue and ultimately the whole will form a compact glas structure, says Tomasz Janiszewski, ontwerper at BJK Architekci.

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