Better work and research for a sustainable tomorrow. Another globally successful company moves into the SKYGATE biotech and life science hub: solar equipment supplier Sungrow rents 600 m².

Munich-Hallbergmoos, 10 October 2024: The SKYGATE biotech and life science hub in the Munich Airport Businesspark (MABP) in Hallbergmoos near Munich has a strong attraction for big players. Following the recent letting to Samsung SDI Europe, the owner Rock Capital Group has scored the next big coup. Sungrow Deutschland GmbH has signed a rental agreement for 600 m² for the lab offices of the Grünwald project developer Rock Capital Group in the north of Munich. Nomen est omen: The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of photovoltaic inverters and battery storage technologies.
The solar leader wants to continue to grow and develop sustainable energy solutions and applications. "For us as an innovation leader in the solar industry, SKYGATE offers an inspiring and perfectly equipped environment to pursue our vision of 'Clean Power for All' in the coming years. This biotech cluster is creating an exciting neighbourhood of companies and people who all share a common vision: a sustainable future," says Dr Lin (Stefan) Zhao, Director Sungrow European Research Institute.

With its offices, lab offices, S1 and S2 laboratory space and existing biotech and life science tenants, SKYGATE in the Munich Airport Business Park (MABP) in Hallbergmoos near Munich offers 40,000 square metres of the right infrastructure and connections for the company, which operates from eight locations around the world. In addition to the proximity to the airport, the decisive factor for Sungrow's decision-makers was the new-work environment, which is rarely found in laboratory space in particular.

40 per cent of Sungrow employees are part of the R&D team and are constantly researching how to improve and expand the portfolio. In addition to photovoltaic solutions, battery storage systems and electric vehicle charging solutions, Sungrow is continuing to drive forward research into hydrogen production using electrolysers in Europe. At the new Hallbergmoos site, a team of specialists and engineers from various disciplines will further develop some of these new business areas.

"Qualified specialists in particular are the most important asset for companies today and are highly sought after on the market. SKYGATE not only boasts fully developed laboratory space and offices in a new-work design, but also offers a 212-room hotel from the renowned Radisson brand, a restaurant plus canteen and a high recreational value with the recently opened O2 SURFTOWN MUC surf park in the neighbourhood, the only one of its kind in Europe, providing a whole host of benefits that are decisive on the applicant market," says Andreas Wißmeier, Managing Director of the Rock Capital Group.

At the beginning of the year, the Rock Capital Group launched fully equipped and ready-to-occupy S2 laboratory space onto the market - a first in the industry. "The further letting success after Samsung SDI Europe a few weeks ago shows how high the demand for the ready-to-use concept is. Because the fit-out of corresponding laboratories in office buildings is technically demanding and takes a lot of time, there are hardly any offers available on the market at short notice," says Peter G. Neumann, Managing Partner of the Rock Capital Group, explaining the run on space in SKYGATE.

Dr Stefan Zhao: "We are working to become the world's leading provider of clean energy conversion technology for end customers and large-scale commercial projects. As a multi-award-winning top employer, we focus on workplace culture and employee experience. At SKYGATE, inspiration, innovation and inclusive collaboration come together. As a result, we have created an ideal place that provides the basis for advancing sustainable green technologies and creating synergies."

About Sungrow

Sungrow Power Supply Co, Ltd ("Sungrow") is a leading global supplier of PV inverters and ESS with more than 605 GW of inverters installed worldwide (as of June 2024). Founded in 1997 by university professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow is a leader in the research and development of solar inverters. The company has the largest dedicated R&D team in the industry and offers a broad product portfolio of PV inverter solutions and ESS for utility-scale, commercial, industrial and residential applications, as well as internationally recognised solutions for floating PV systems, NEV propulsion solutions, EV charging solutions and renewable hydrogen production systems. Sungrow has a 27-year track record in the PV industry and supplies its products to over 170 countries worldwide.

The biotech hub in the SKYGATE building complex continues to grow with Samsung SDI Europe. The new tenant is moving into 1,500 square metres of ready-to-use lab offices. Further new biotech tenants are set to follow shortly.

Munich-Hallbergmoos, 25 September 2024: The Munich-based Rock Capital Group has succeeded in securing another letting coup at its SKYGATE biotech hub in the Munich Airport Business Park (MABP) in Hallbergmoos near Munich. Samsung SDI Europe GmbH has signed a lease for 1,500 square metres of office and laboratory space. Samsung SDI, a global market leader for rechargeable batteries and advanced materials, is a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, the largest South Korean conglomerate. Samsung Electronics employs more than 270,000 people worldwide. The Samsung Group is one of the world's largest companies in terms of turnover and market strength. "At the beginning of the year, we launched fully equipped and ready-to-occupy S2 laboratory space in SKYGATE - an absolute first in the industry. The rapid letting success shows how high the demand is for our unique ready-to-use concept," says Andreas Wißmeier, Managing Director of Rock Capital Group. According to Wißmeier, the fit-out of corresponding laboratories in office buildings is technically very demanding and takes a lot of time. And only a few project developers have the necessary expertise to be able to create laboratory space that is suitable for approval. As a result, there is a lack of laboratory space available at short notice in the greater Munich area.

Fully equipped laboratories and an attractive environment

Samsung SDI has been the global market leader in lithium-ion batteries since 2010 and will relocate its European research and development centre, Samsung SDI R&D Europe, to SKYGATE. There, researchers will not only find fully equipped, state-of-the-art laboratory space with gas, compressed air and demineralised water supply and reinforced floors for heavy laboratory equipment such as freezers or autoclaves. Employees also benefit from an attractive New Work environment: flexible open-space office areas, socialising spots, meeting rooms with conference technology, in-house catering, a hotel with 212 rooms from the renowned Radisson brand in the building and the recently opened O2 SURFTOWN MUC surf park, the only one of its kind in Europe, in the immediate vicinity. "The lab offices in SKYGATE combine S2 laboratories, new-work offices and an exciting neighbourhood in a way that is otherwise not found on the market. Life sciences and biotech companies also need to offer their employees not only fully equipped, modern laboratories, but also an appealing environment in order to achieve the best results," explains Wißmeier.

"Samsung SDI Europe GmbH develops innovative solutions for the new battery technology. As a company, we invest heavily in research and development to ensure the competitiveness of super-gap technology and to strengthen the best quality through region-specific research and development of new battery technology. The premises at SKYGATE create optimal conditions for our employees and our company"
A spokesperson for the company

"The arrival of a well-known brand like Samsung speaks in favour of Hallbergmoos as a business location. With its more than 90 nationalities, the enormous range of leisure activities on offer and its strategic location at the airport, the municipality of Hallbergmoos continues to attract top companies," Alexander Mademann, business promoter for the municipality of Hallbergmoos

Hallbergmoos: Steadily growing technology, life science and biotech cluster

With Samsung's lease, SKYGATE in particular is positioning itself as a new technology, biotech and life science location in the MABP. One of the latest tenants of the SKYGATE life science and biotech hub in Hallbergmoos is Plectonic Biotech - a company funded by the Federal Agency for Leap Innovations (SPRIN-D) that has declared war on cancer using nanotechnology.
However, the floor plans and areas of SKYGATE are not only ideal for laboratories, but also for combined office showrooms. For this reason, IGEPA Systems GmbH relocated its headquarters from Garching to Hallbergmoos at the end of April.

About Samsung SDI Europe

Samsung SDI Europe GmbH is the central subsidiary of Samsung SDI in Europe, a global leader in rechargeable batteries and material solutions. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Ismaning near Munich. Samsung SDI Europe GmbH is responsible for sales and research & development (R&D) in the European market and focuses on automotive, energy storage systems (ESS) and small batteries. With additional offices in Braunschweig, London and Brussels, the company plays a central role in promoting innovation and sustainability in these industries.
In 2022, Samsung SDI Europe GmbH strengthened its commitment to innovation by establishing a research and development centre, Samsung SDI R&D Europe, in Munich, Germany. This R&D centre is dedicated to ensuring the competitiveness of super-gap technology through region-specific research and the development of new battery technologies. Samsung SDI Europe GmbH utilises Samsung SDI's innovative know-how and is actively involved in the development of customised solutions to meet the growing demands of the European market.

Just 6 months after signing the lease agreement, Plectonic Logibody is moving into its lab offices in the Rock Capital Group's SKYGATE biotech hub. Until now, the company has used the innovative ready-to-use laboratories in the building.

Munich-Hallbergmoos, 25 June 2024: Lab space is in short supply in the greater Munich area, but not at SKYGATE in the Munich Airport Business Park in Hallbergmoos. In spring 2024, the Rock Capital Group launched lab offices, i.e. combined space consisting of new-work offices and laboratories, on the market to meet the high demand for laboratories. Plectonic Logibody, a company funded by the German Federal Agency for Leap Innovations (SPRIN-D), has benefited from this. Thanks to ready-to-use laboratories, the company was able to get started with its research even before the completion of its own space in SKYGATE, which was configured to meet its specific needs. Just six months later, Plectonic Logibody is now moving into its own 1,350 m² lab offices, which have been customised to its wishes and requirements. Dr. Klaus Wagenbauer, Founder and CEO of Plectonic Logibody, explains: "We have grown considerably over the last year. The move from Garching to SKYGATE has allowed us to hire more employees and drive forward our research as well as promote team culture and employer attractiveness. The lab offices, which were developed by the Rock Capital Group according to our wishes, elegantly combine modern laboratories with modern offices - in the spirit of New Work. The in-house restaurant is also a big plus point that contributes to the attractiveness of our company and promotes team building during lunch breaks." The company Plectonic Logibody specialises in developing and producing nanoparticles that help in cancer therapy.

High demand for laboratories

According to the Rock Capital Group, demand for the ready-to-use laboratory space at SKYGATE remains high. Andreas Wißmeier, Managing Director of Rock Capital Group, explains: "The mix of office, hotel, catering and laboratory uses makes SKYGATE extremely attractive for biotech companies that want to offer their employees a lot. Following the recent interest rate cuts and the continued low inflation rate, we are seeing greater demand and investment appetite for attractive lab offices that combine S1 and S2 labs with beautiful offices, services and amenities. At SKYGATE, lab seekers will find the ideal conditions for lab offices that are tailored to individual employee needs." The Rock Capital Group plans to further strengthen its biotech and life science commitment in Hallbergmoos with further major projects such as HYBRID ONE, a new type of Immune Office with a boulevard, catering, showrooms, retail, laboratory space and offices.

With a direct connection to the Hallbergmoos S-Bahn station, regional bus services with a stop right in front of the building, in the immediate vicinity of Munich Airport and just a few minutes from the gate, SKYGATE fulfils all wishes for flexible mobility. And the recently opened outdoor surf wave at O2 Surftown MUC, the largest artificial wave in Europe, is a special highlight that is unique in Europe. This spectacular leisure experience offers unimagined opportunities for active breaks or after-workouts

About Plectonic Biotech

Plectonic Biotech GmbH is a German biotech company based in Garching near Munich, which was founded in 2022 by scientists from the Technical University of Munich. The company specialises in the development and production of nanoparticles that can be used for medical applications such as cancer diagnostics and therapy. Since the idea for the spin-off project at the university in 2018, the company has received several prizes and awards, including the prestigious M4 and Medical Valley awards as well as a GO-Bio grant from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). In 2022, Plectonic was selected as one of the few companies to receive funding from the German agency for leap innovations - SPRIN-D.

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