SEGRO Logistics Park Stryków breaks ground on third manufacturing facility for Corning
SEGRO is building a new, custom-fit facility for Corning Optical Communications, a global provider of advanced solutions for AI data centers and fibre to the home.
Corning’s existing operational base is being expanded with a third production and logistics building within SEGRO Logistics Park Stryków. Corning has been part of the SEGRO Logistics Park Stryków since 2006. The more than 35,000 sq m development is part of the company’s ongoing expansion in Stryków, reinforcing Corning’s position as one of the key employers in central Poland. The international consultancy firm JLL advised Corning in the lease transaction.
Two decades of growth in a single park
Since the invention of the first low-attenuation optical fibre in 1970, Corning has consistently set the standard in the telecommunications industry. For 20 years the company has been developing its manufacturing and key logistics operations in Stryków to address the evolving business needs of the EMEA region, and to sustain the advancement of AI-driven data centers.
Corning was the first occupier at SEGRO Logistics Park Stryków, and also the first SEGRO customer in Poland for which a bespoke building was constructed. Following the establishment of its first facility, Corning expanded its operations to a second facility in 2018.
The new building is being constructed in accordance with the rigorous requirements of BREEAM Excellent New Construction certification. Upon completion, the total operational space occupied by Corning at SEGRO Logistics Park Stryków will exceed 115,000 sq m. The new facility will commence operations in the second half of this year.
Arkadiusz Pawlak, OCS EMEA Expansion Programme Manager at Corning Optical Communications Polska, comments:
“Our presence in Stryków is a story of steady growth. The decision to take a third facility stems from the need to increase production capacity in response to the demand for modern fibre-optic solutions. Our decision to choose SEGRO was based on trust, the quality of the space, professional property management, and the park’s excellent location, which translates into the efficiency of our production and logistics processes.”
Bartosz Michalski, Director, Logistics, Poland, SEGRO, adds:
“The fact that one of our first customers in Poland has decided on such a significant expansion after two decades of cooperation is, for us, the best proof that the buildings we provide genuinely support the long-term goals of our business customers. The expansion of the park with another eco-friendly building for such an innovative company as Corning confirms that Poland – and Stryków in particular – is viewed by global leaders as a safe and promising hub for advanced industry and a key location on Europe’s manufacturing map.”
The symbolic cornerstone-laying ceremony, which took place on 9 April 2026, was attended by representatives from Corning and SEGRO, as well as representatives of the local authorities and business partners: Claude Echahamian (VP & GM, Emerging Businesses & EMEA, Corning Optical Communications), Marek Gagis (PCS Manufacturing Operations Director, Corning), Bartosz Michalski (Director, Logistics, Poland, SEGRO), Łukasz Srogosz (Plant Directod at Corning Optical Communications), Piotr Ślęzak, Mayor of Stryków, Hanna Zdanowska, Mayor of Łódź and prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik, Rector of Lodz University of Technology.
Key location and regional potential
SEGRO Logistics Park Stryków is the company’s flagship development in central Poland, covering 87 hectares of land and ultimately offering nearly 400,000 sq m of space. The park stands out for its strategic location just 3 km from the A1 and A2 motorway junction and offers excellent external infrastructure, including wide roads and manoeuvring areas, as well as 24-hour security and ongoing support from SEGRO’s property managers.
About SEGRO
SEGRO is a UK Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), listed on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Paris. The company owns, manages and develops modern warehousing, industrial property and data centres across the UK and seven other European countries, with a portfolio of 10.9 million square metres of space (117 million square feet) valued at £22.0 billion.
Founded in 1920, SEGRO's active approach to asset management and disciplined approach to capital allocation has created a portfolio of high-quality, sustainable buildings in some of Europe's largest cities and at key transport and digital infrastructure hubs.
From big-box logistics to urban warehousing and data centres, SEGRO creates the space that enables extraordinary things to happen. It provides the infrastructure of modern economies and everyday life, enabling efficient, low-carbon supply chains and digital connectivity across Europe, helping drive growth and job creation. This space supports a diverse customer base including retailers, manufacturers, logistics providers and technology companies.
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