Marking the zero cycle of the project's construction process, on November 26th, a time capsule with a message for future generations was laid in the foundation of the new warehouse building of Soudal Group subsidiary Tenachem Ltd.
To emphasize the importance of the project, several significant things were placed in the time capsule, such as a message letter, photos from the construction process of the warehouse building, No.47 of the press publication “Dienas Bizness” dated November 21, 2023, which contains the first press release about the launch of the warehouse construction project, as well as the Latvian national flag, symbolizing the Independence Day month, and Euro jubilee coins, with the aim of promoting the financial growth of the new building. The first sealant sausage produced this year was also embedded with the time capsule.
The ceremonial event of the capsule laying was attended by representatives from Soudal Group, Tenachem Ltd, Dobele Municipality, as well as project partners from construction and designing companies as SIA “Mapri Būve”, SIA “Cizeim”, SIA “Forma 2” and SIA “NAMS”.
The event was opened with a ceremonial speech by Marians Ļahovskis, General Manager of Tenachem Ltd: “This project started when some colleagues were walking through the territory at Spodrības Street 3 and saw finished products and raw materials placed under open sky. The first thought was that we should put up a tent, the next idea was that we should expand the existing warehouse or maybe we could buy land next to the factory, but that idea didn't really work out. Then we, as Latvians, patriots of Dobele and local entrepreneurs, began to think that this could be a good place to invest foreign capital and develop business for the Dobele region and Latvia, as well as to raise chemical knowledge. This is a story that from having to put IBC containers somewhere, we've come down to such an investment that's starting to develop and materialize. I wish that we, as “Tenachem”, continue to think ambitiously, because thoughts have great power. May the building stand for a long time and serve effectively!”
Chairman of the Dobele Municipality Council Ivars Gorskis said: “This is an important day not only for “Tenachem”, but also for the entire city and the residents of Dobele, because this time capsule is the future of what production was and will be in Dobele. It is a pleasure that every year we receive very large investments in the region and entrepreneurs believe that they can build a business here. I wish you to be positive throughout the construction process, because I know that there are quite difficult times ahead and construction is never easy, sometimes there are arguments and disagreements, but I hope that you will find any solution with a smile.” Dobele Municipality presented the company with a golden hammer, with the following note: “For construction to proceed better, good tools are important, so today we would like to symbolically present a golden hammer so that the construction process proceeds as successfully as possible and according to the set schedule.”
Project manager Kaspars Morozs wished: “This project marks a new turning point in the life of the company and the city. It is a milestone that shows the achievements and close cooperation of previous years. This project is us, like a reflection that shows our inner self, what we think and do. I wish this reflection to always be pleasant, even to any random passerby!”
“It's nice to see you all on this sunny day, not literally, but figuratively, because it's been a long time coming, and as the Chairman of the Dobele Municipality Council already said, this is just the beginning and everyday life in construction is not so happy and sunny, then I would like us to have more of these sunny days, when we can smile at each other for a positive result, but when those bad days come, we will try to forget about them as soon as possible, arranging these solutions in a positive way. I wish all parties involved successful work and many sunny days until the opening,” wished Dainis Miezītis, Construction Consultant of SIA “Cizeim”.
Architect of SIA “NAMS” Mikus Grende said: “As an architect, it's thrilling for me to be present at a construction site where an object begins to take shape, something I've been looking at on a computer screen and in printouts for over a year, and finally being able to see the outlines of that idea in nature. Working on this facility was quite a challenge, because we had to fit all this extensive program into this relatively compact plot of land, but it seems that we have succeeded and in the future we will see the outlines of a spacious warehouse and office space, and many other useful things.”
“I am very happy that construction work on industrial buildings is underway in Latvia. First of all, thank you for giving work to the builder who carries out the work, supervises, designs and does everything else, but secondly, that production potential remains for the whole of Latvia - you are providing jobs and providing infrastructure. I really hope that we will all succeed together as a team in providing all this,” said Māris Tidriķis, Board member of SIA “Forma 2”.
At the end of the opening, Board member of SIA “MAPRI Būve” Holger Kald said: “During construction, there are always at least three events – the third is integration or closing, when the contractor hands over the premises to the owner for use, the second is the Rafter celebration, and the first is special for the client, because the Capsule celebration is where you write a message for the future. It's great that you have ideas that are coming true.”
It is planned that the block in which the time capsule was placed will be placed near the new warehouse building, with the aim of making it easy to find after several decades, while the trowel is planned to be displayed in a glass frame in the premises of the new warehouse building as a memory of this important day.
At the beginning of the year, the area at Spodrības Street 1A was prepared for construction by by cutting down trees, bushes and leveling the ground. Since autumn construction works of the warehouse building have been actively taking place at the site – foundation piles have been drilled and underground communications have been built, as well as air electricity lines have been converted into underground electricity lines. The next steps in the construction process are concreting the foundations of the warehouse building, while in the spring it’s planned to install the structural elements of the building walls and roof. After completion of mentioned construction work, the Rafter celebration is planned in the spring of 2025.
The goal of the project is to build a safe and energy-efficient warehouse building at Spodrības Street 1A by the end of 2025, which will provide the company with a capacity of 10,000 pallets for product storage and space for 6 packaging lines. In addition to the warehouse building, as part of the project, it is planned to improve the territory by building a tare storehouse, a parking lot for employees, a bicycle/motorcycle shed, a parking lot for trucks and an access road for trucks, which will be connected to the reconstructed Elektrības Street. The project was launched in 2020.
Project highlights - 27.09.2024
In September, construction works started in the territory of Spodrības Street 1A, where by the end of 2025 it is planned to build an energy-efficient warehouse building for the Soudal Group subsidiary Tenachem Ltd., in addition reconstruction of Elektrības Street, which will provide the necessary communications for the warehouse building.
At the beginning of this year, the first steps in preparing the construction area at Spodrības Street 1A were done by cutting down trees, bushes and leveling the ground. At the end of the summer, construction area was technically prepared by setting up the construction site and installing fencing around the construction area. Currently, foundation piles are being drilled and underground communications are being built in the construction area, as well as the conversion of air electricity lines into underground electricity lines. The total construction area is 21492 square meters, of which 5292 square meters will be occupied by the warehouse building.
The construction works of the warehouse building are carried out by SIA "Mapri Būve". Board member Artūrs Sausiņš emphasizes: "We highly value the opportunity to work on such an important and long-term project in Latvia. This warehouse building will not only complement the industrial landscape of Dobele, but will also serve as a modern and functional infrastructure. We are committed to the highest quality at every stage of the project and hope that this building will contribute to both the growth of the company and the development of the local community."
In addition to the construction works, the concept of interior design of the new warehouse building is being developed in cooperation with company SIA "BÜRO MODENA". The goal is to create a unified corporate style with the external design of the building and the identity of the holding company "Soudal Group", providing the company with an interior that meets not only practical needs, but also ensures a comfortable and pleasant daily work process.
"To emphasize the untouched beauty of industrial and warehouse buildings, the building is designed in an industrial style characterized by raw and open details, clean lines and functionality, recalling the aesthetics of large factories of the last century. The combination of neutral colors - gray and white will create a clean and harmonious image, while red accents will make the room unique," says Sabīne Biezā, project assistant.
The project was launched in 2020 with the main goal to build a safe and energy-efficient warehouse building at Spodrības Street 1A, which will provide the company with a capacity of 10,000 pallets for product storage and space for 6 packaging lines. In addition to the warehouse building, as part of the project, it is planned to improve the territory by building a tare storehouse, a parking lot for employees, a bicycle/motorcycle shed, a parking lot for trucks and an access road for trucks, which will be connected to the reconstructed Elektrības Street.
Soudal Group subsidiary Tenachem Ltd. will build a new warehouse in Dobele
Soudal Group plans to invest in its Latvian subsidiary Tenachem Ltd. to build a new warehouse. In 2020, the development of the project task was initiated and the technical design of the building will be completed in 2023. By gradually implementing the tasks of the project, it is planned to build an energy-efficient warehouse at Spodrības Street 1A by the spring of 2025. In addition to this project, Dobele Municipality has developed a project for the reconstruction of Elektrības Street with the aim of improving degraded territory in the city, providing the necessary communications for the warehouse, allowing the development of other neighboring businesses and increasing the well-being of residents.
The main goal of the warehouse project is to build a safe and energy-efficient warehouse building at Spodrības Street 1A, which will provide the company with a capacity of 10,000 pallets for product storage and space for 6 packaging lines. In addition to the warehouse building, as part of the project, it is planned to improve the territory by building a tare storehouse, a parking lot for employees, a parking lot for trucks and an access road for trucks, which will be connected to the reconstructed Elektrības Street.
The development of the project concept started in 2019, when the needs of the company and land acquisition opportunities in the territory of Spodrības Street, Dobele were identified. In 2020, along with the purchase of the construction area on Spodrības Street, the development of the project tasks was started, for which the Architects' Office "Nams" was engaged. The designing of the warehouse was started this year, which will be completed by the end of 2023, and the construction consultant SIA "Cizeim" was attracted. After receiving the building permit, the first construction works are planned for the beginning of 2024. Along with the first construction works, events such as the laying of the Foundation Capsule and later the rafter celebration are also planned. The end of the warehouse project - commissioning of the building - is planned in the spring 2025.
The area of the warehouse building will be 5292 square meters, while the total area will be 21492 square meters, providing space for growth. The ground floor of the warehouse will include a delivery and storage area, a security room, an office for company employees, lounge and other auxiliary rooms. The second floor of the building will include office, lounge, meeting rooms, changing rooms and other rooms for the needs of the company. The third floor of the warehouse will be used for a laboratory, packing room, office premises and auxiliary premises. The fourth floor of the building will serve as a technical floor while the basement floor will serve as a communications floor. The territory will include truck parking and drivers' lounge, as well as a bicycle/motorcycle shed, a parking lot for employees with 32 car spaces and 2 of them will be equipped with a charging station for electric vehicles.
"As time passes, the building retains the actualities of the moment of construction, like a written message with a time stamp. The warehouse will be an industrial building and yet – it will carry its own story about ergonomics, energy efficiency and sustainability, about people and work," says Kaspars Morozs, project manager.
When developing the project, one of the values of Soudal Group was taken into account - sustainability, which includes energy efficiency and its improvement. A solar panel park will be installed on the roof of the warehouse building, with the aim of supporting the European Union's green course and producing environmentally friendly energy, which will be used 100% for own use, providing around 70% of electricity consumption for half of the year. Heat pump technology will be used for heating the building. To ensure convenient movement between the warehouse floors, an elevator will be built in the building, respecting the principle of environmental accessibility.
The parties involved in the project are Soudal Group, Tenachem Ltd., Architects' Office "Nams", the construction consultant SIA "Cizeim", insurance company "FM Global", Dobele Municipality, European Union funds.
The warehouse construction project is managed by Kaspars Morozs, project manager of Tenachem Ltd. Contacts: info@tenachem.com or phone +371 63722390.
Tenachem Ltd. is an international company that has established stable position in the industry of glass package sealants during 16 years of operation, thanks to the leading research and development industry and the latest technical solutions. The company exports 95% of its products to 40 countries worldwide. Customers are manufacturers of glass packages, builders, wholesalers and building material store chains.
In 2015, the company was added to the Soudal Group, with the aim of increasing its opportunities in the technical sealants market by offering a wider range of products to the company's customers. Soudal Group was founded in 1966 and is the largest independent producer of sealants, adhesives and polyurethane foams in Europe. The company has 24 factories, 77 sales offices and employs around 4,000 people worldwide.
Thanks to the support of Soudal Group, Tenachem Ltd. has set ambitious growth goals both in increasing production capacity and in acquiring new export markets.