Former industrial site becomes high-tech campus: Groundbreaking ceremony for Ludwigsburg Industrial Center (LIZ)
Ludwigsburg/Berlin, April 23, 2026. With today’s groundbreaking ceremony in Ludwigsburg’s Weststadt district, construction work has officially begun on the Ludwigsburg Industrial Center (LIZ). Representatives of the City of Ludwigsburg, the project initiators Patron Capital and INBRIGHT, the general contractor LIST, as well as guests from politics, business and the local community gathered at the former MANN+HUMMEL site to mark the occasion.
On the approximately 51,000 square meter site, a state-of-the-art industrial and commercial campus with nearly 100,000 square meters of leasable space is being developed. Completion of the LIZ, into which a mid three-digit million euro amount is being invested, is scheduled for 2027.
Photos: Denise Claus, Stuttgart
The new construction is preceded by the comprehensive transformation of existing buildings on the former industrial site. Around 44,500 square meters of existing space have been preserved and modernized both technically and energetically, with a strong focus on high energy efficiency. A large portion of the modernized space is used by MANN+HUMMEL as a tenant. The aerospace start-up ISP Tech is also already based on the site and has recently expanded its space.
Approximately 30,000 square meters of buildings that were no longer viable have been dismantled. Some of the materials and resources recovered in this process are now being reused in the new development, which comprises several buildings with around 50,000 square meters of leasable space. These are being constructed using a timber hybrid approach and will provide highly modern space for light industrial use, with a focus on research and development as well as complementary office areas. The units can be flexibly adapted to different user requirements.
The development of LIZ follows high sustainability standards. Among other measures, photovoltaic systems, green electricity, a connection to Ludwigsburg’s district heating network, and extensive roof and site greening are planned. The goal is to achieve DGNB Gold certification, awarded to particularly sustainable, energy-efficient and user-friendly buildings.
LIZ is conveniently located in Ludwigsburg’s Weststadt district, between Schlieffenstraße, Grönerstraße and Wilhelm-Fein-Straße. The mobility concept includes connections to public transport, cycling infrastructure and shared mobility services. In the future, the site is also expected to be connected to the planned “Lucie” light rail line.
Dr. Matthias Knecht, Lord Mayor of Ludwigsburg, says: “Industrial and commercial space is scarce in the Stuttgart region. We are proud that LIZ is creating a forward-looking development in Ludwigsburg while upgrading an existing site to meet modern user requirements and high sustainability standards. The City of Ludwigsburg has also recently launched a competition under the title ‘LIZZY’, offering innovative start-ups an attractive rent subsidy for space within the existing buildings. This is what I call a successful partnership.”
Christoph Ignaczak, Senior Partner and Investment Director at Patron Capital, says: “With LIZ, we are addressing key aspects of reindustrialization: the sustainable modernization of existing industrial sites, flexible and future-proof building structures, and the integration of modern energy and technology standards. The project demonstrates how industrial heritage, municipal initiative and international capital can work together to create high-performance spaces and drive economic growth.”
Dr. Till Meister, Project Manager LIZ and authorized signatory at INBRIGHT, says: “With LIZ, we aim to provide interconnected spaces for light production and development and to bring together a wide range of users. We are pleased to have LIST Bau from Bietigheim-Bissingen as an experienced regional partner who is capable of delivering large-scale projects in a sustainable construction approach. LIZ demonstrates how economic future viability can be created through private investment and municipal support.”
Andreas Brockhaus, Managing Partner of LIST Bau Holding, says: “LIZ is a flagship project for both the region and our company. As experts in complex commercial real estate, we combine digital and integrated planning expertise with strong execution capabilities. We are proud to be delivering this project together with trusted and reliable partners such as Patron Capital and INBRIGHT – and it shows what can be achieved through strong collaboration.”
About INBRIGHT
INBRIGHT develops light industrial and logistics properties in economically strong locations with excellent transport connections. Since its founding in 2020, the company has initiated projects with a total investment volume of over €550 million and approximately 300,000 square meters of rental space in Germany. With the establishment of INBRIGHT Portugal, the company has recently expanded into the Portuguese market. Today, INBRIGHT employs 25 team members, all dedicated to implementing sustainable and innovative real estate solutions. www.inbright.deINBRIGHT Development GmbH
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yvonne.hoberg@glowing-mind.comAbout Patron Capital
Patron represents approximately €5.2 billion of capital raised across several funds and related co-investments, investing in property, corporate operating entities whose value is primarily supported by property assets and distressed debt and credit related businesses.
Since it was established in 1999, Patron has undertaken more than 200 transactions across 1117 investments and programs involving over 9 million square metres in 17 countries, with many of these investments realised.
Investors represent a variety of sovereign wealth funds, prominent universities, major institutions, private foundations, and high net worth individuals located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The main investment adviser to the Funds is Patron Capital Advisers LLP, which is based in London, and Patron has other offices across Europe including Barcelona and Luxembourg; the group is comprised of 66 people, including a 42-person investment team.
Further information about Patron Capital is available at www.patroncapital.comMedia Enquiries Patron Capital:
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The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted in 2015 by the member states of the United Nations. They set a road map for the sustainable social, economic and environmental transformation of our world by 2030.
The SDGs also offer us as a company a framework for contributing to a positive future for the world. Our ESG strategy is our contribution to tackling the greatest worldwide challenges, especially to achieving the following SDGs:
We respect diversity, a fair pay and participation structure and the indivdual promotion of out team members, thus contributing to equality of opportunity.
Economic success and a profitable investment strategy are for us the foundation for securing attractive jobs in the long term and contributing to healthy economic growth.
We promote a low-emission infrastructure by locating our properties close to existing residential areas, offering our tenants access to public transport. We modernise and reposition old industrial and commercial properties to make their use lower in emissions, cleaner and more flexible, thus making a noticeable contribution to sustainable industry.
When building and repairing our properties, we are careful to use innovative and engery-efficient systems so as to aviod unnecessary environmental pressures on the surrounding area. Wherever compatible with legislation and the comfort demands of our users, we reduce technical equipment to a minimum to promote the longevity of our properties.
We align both our company and our property projects to ESG criteria. This includes planning our properties in a way that is sparing of resources and ensures them a long useful life with maximum flexibility. We also maintain open interactions in the spirit of partnership with all those involved – from planners and building firms through to the eventual user.
Reducing emissions, especially CO2 emissions, has a high priority for us within our ESG strategy. We as a company aim to reduce and compensate for our CO2 footprint to make the most effective contribution we can to protecting the climate.
