AQUILA is expanding its operational capacity in Eastern Romania by optimizing operations in a new logistics center in Bacău County
AQUILA (symbol AQ) has inaugurated its new logistics center in Bacău, a strategic project in which the company invested over EUR 1.2 million. The new center strengthens AQUILA’s presence in Eastern Romania and supports the expansion of its operational capacities.
The new logistics infrastructure integrates the relocated operations into a modern facility with expanded capacity and optimized features designed to improve operational flows and accelerate distribution.
Răzvan Bagherea, Organization and Human Resources Director, AQUILA:
“The accelerated expansion of the AQUILA Group and the integration of the acquired companies support the development of a modern distribution and logistics hub in Bacău, a strategic center aimed at strengthening our operations in the Eastern region. The facility is designed to handle multiple temperature categories, both for ambient and frozen products. AQUILA already operates distribution centers in Iași, Suceava, and Chișinău, Republic of Moldova, as well as at Romtec-Europa in Iași, where JetXpert products are manufactured, AQUILA’s domestic brand in the automotive maintenance and car care category. The new location provides us with a premium quality space, with storage and operational areas more than twice as large as those used previously. By exponentially increasing our operational capacity, we are creating the conditions to manage larger volumes, optimize logistics flows, and increase the flexibility of the services offered to our partners and customers.”
The new AQUILA logistics center is strategically located in the southern area of Bacău, within ELI Park, with quick access to the main national and international transport routes, especially to the new road infrastructure currently under continuous development. The center has a total area of approximately 9,000 sqm, including warehouse and office spaces, and a total capacity of around 7,400 pallets. It is operated under a long term commitment. The infrastructure is designed to support multiple temperature categories, both for ambient and frozen products, and integrates modern facilities dedicated to optimizing logistics flows. The location is equipped with 15 truck docks with hydraulic ramps, drive in access, and advanced temperature control systems tailored to the specific requirements of each product category.
Operations are digitalized through the WMS D365 system, including projects dedicated to the modern retail segment. The infrastructure also includes modern equipment powered by Li-ion batteries, a 250 kW generator, a fire detection system, and facilities dedicated to employees. In line with the Group’s sustainability objectives, the building holds a Class B energy certification, uses LED lighting for both indoor and outdoor areas, and utilizes CO₂ as a cooling agent for the frozen products area. In addition, the installation of photovoltaic panels is planned for 2028.
Within its logistics business line, AQUILA provides efficient and customized services through warehousing, repackaging, and domestic transportation operations for food and non food products across multiple temperature categories, ambient, refrigerated, and frozen, complementing its fast moving consumer goods distribution activities.