ARGAN Delivers 18,000 Sq. M AutOnom® Warehouse for NORTENE HOME DEPOT in Record Time

Event summary

  • ARGAN delivered an 18,000 sq. m AutOnom® logistics platform for NORTENE HOME DEPOT in Louailles, France, under a 12-year lease.
  • The facility, located near the A11 highway, was completed in phases, with the first phase delivered in just 10 months.
  • The warehouse features a 300 kWp rooftop photovoltaic plant and 200 kWh battery storage, achieving carbon neutrality during operations.
  • NORTENE HOME DEPOT, part of the CATRAL Group, operates 4,000 points of sale in France and focuses on garden and outdoor products.

The big picture

ARGAN’s delivery of an energy-self-sufficient warehouse underscores the growing demand for sustainable logistics solutions in the retail sector. The project’s rapid completion and phased handover highlight ARGAN’s agility in meeting urgent client needs, while NORTENE HOME DEPOT’s adoption of the AutOnom® label reflects broader industry shifts toward ESG-compliant supply chain operations. With ARGAN’s portfolio valued at €4.1 billion, this deal reinforces its leadership in premium warehouse development in France.

What we're watching

Execution Pace
Whether ARGAN can sustain rapid delivery timelines for future projects, given the phased handover approach.
ESG Alignment
How NORTENE HOME DEPOT integrates the AutOnom® warehouse’s sustainability features into its broader ESG strategy.
Market Demand
The pace at which similar high-sustainability logistics platforms are adopted by other retailers in Europe.