Horizon Industrial Park Chakan II has today delivered the ambitious vision it started with: to transform a partially constructed asset into a world-class, Grade A industrial park. Designed to meet the demands of manufacturing and logistics companies, the park offers state-of-the-art infrastructure and tailored built-to-suit solutions that rival global centres of excellence. With premium materials, robust construction, and exceptional space customisations, the park delivers reliability and efficiency in record time. Solutions implemented include…

 

Improved Circulation:

We prioritised upgrading circulation infrastructure to improve functionality, safety, and aesthetics. Key enhancements included the widening of internal roads, ensuring smoother traffic flow for passenger and commercial vehicles alike. To elevate the visual appeal, we introduced landscaped medians and planted greenery along the roadsides, creating a more inviting and environmentally conscious campus atmosphere.

Safety was another critical focus area. We installed clear directional signages, and boom barriers throughout the park, strategically placed to guide drivers and minimise confusion. Block branding was also implemented, allowing tenants and visitors to easily locate specific areas within the expansive campus. These additions enhanced wayfinding and reduced travel time within the park.

The park’s infrastructure supports both people and goods with wide concrete aprons, well-maintained roads and footpaths, and ample parking spaces for passenger and commercial vehicles, always ensuring smooth operations.

CCTV cameras, human surveillance personnel and stringent visitor management systems also add an extra layer of security.

 

Retrofits for Energy Efficiency:

We integrated rooftop solar to power operations and have also integrated solar-powered lights throughout the park, ensuring energy-efficient illumination of roads, pathways, and common areas. This not only reduces dependency on conventional power sources but also exemplifies our focus on sustainable urban infrastructure.

 

Initiatives for Resource Conservation:

Water conservation, waste management, and renewable energy initiatives are seamlessly integrated into the park’s design, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability.

These initiatives include using energy-efficient retrofits such as LEDs for illumination, solar-powered streetlights and smart meters for monitoring and optimising consumption to offset the facility’s energy impact. We also have installed electric vehicle charging points to promote the use of greener transportation and emission reduction. For guests at our office, site tours are conducted using our in-house electric golfcart.

For water stewardship, we have taken measures like installing rainwater harvesting ponds, treating grey water for reuse for flushing and landscaping as well as incorporating low flow plumbing and fixtures, and smart water meters can help reduce the intake of fresh water.

Good waste management practices are encouraged by segregating all waste through colour coded bins and recycling the collected waste. Onsite compost pits can be used for processing and upcycling horticulture waste into fertiliser.

 

Human-Centric Design:

Chakan II is more than an industrial park; it’s a thoughtfully crafted environment designed to enhance the well-being of everyone who steps through its gates.

Employees can unwind amidst lush greenery, including an urban forest, butterfly gardens, and lily ponds. An open gym and a versatile sports arena provide opportunities for physical rejuvenation and team bonding. A creche supports working mothers in balancing their careers and personal lives. A multi-sports arena encourages people to indulge sports regularly.

Our facilities go above and beyond to ensure the safety and comfort of all occupants. We conduct regular health checkup sessions for the tenant employees. There is also a 24×7 ambulance and onsite first-aid station provide immediate medical assistance when needed.

 

Recreation and Engagement:

Horizon’s vibrant social ecosystem is designed to bring people together through meaningful interactions and shared experiences. Events like Agility Day and friendly cricket tournaments are hosted regularly, offering tenants and their teams a chance to unwind, bond, and collaborate outside the workplace. Coupled with festival celebrations and community-building activities, these recreational initiatives strengthen relationships and promote a sense of camaraderie, ensuring the park thrives as both a professional and social community.

 

Sustainability at the Core:

Environmental responsibility is a cornerstone of our operations at Chakan II, and every feature is a testament to our dedication to a greener future.

The park is IGBC-certified and rated Platinum owing to its stringent compliance with global green building standards. Rooftop solar installations with a capacity of 3.9 MW reduce carbon emissions by over 421 tonnes annually, equivalent to planting 19,130 trees.

Throughout the park, we have developed multiple landscape pockets that boost the biodiversity of the area, with 6,000 new trees planted across the park in and around the urban forest, open gym, multi-purpose sports turf, lotus pond and the butterfly garden, in collaboration with the park tenants.

At Horizon Industrial Parks, health and safety take centre stage as key components of our ESG commitment. Regular health camps, cleanliness drives, safety awareness drives and emergency response training sessions are organised to ensure the well-being of everyone within the park. These initiatives go beyond compliance, fostering a culture where safety and health are intrinsic values.

 

Proactive Collaboration and Commitment to Excellence:

Beyond infrastructural upgrades, we have a robust feedback mechanism in place to record, review and maintain the needs of tenants at every park, including Chakan. We undertake regular testing, third-party auditing and preventive care and maintenance activities to ensure that our customers enjoy uninterrupted operational uptime.

One of our customers at Chakan II, Jaideep Redkar, President Global Supply Chain, Prose Technologies, has shared, “Our relationship with Horizon Industrial Parks started in 2018 when we were on the lookout for a manufacturing space in Pune. What we find good about Horizon is they are the perfect partner in terms of constructing the space we wanted, in the way we wanted, in record time. From the time we have come here [at Chakan], everybody has been impressed with the facility that we have created. We consider this facility in India as one of our top facilities globally.”

Another customer, Mukund Gangane, Chief Executive Office, Benteler Automotive India, has noted, “The review mechanism of Horizon Industrial Parks is noteworthy. It is not a formality; it is a proactive approach with a highly collaborative effort. This ensures that we are on the right path of continuous improvement. This approach is noticeable through every aspect of our partnership, whether it is refining operational processes, advancing sustainability initiatives, enhancing safety protocols or engaging in sports and social activities.”

 

Empowering Communities

At Horizon, our impact extends beyond the industrial park, reaching into the communities around us.

Job Creation: Employing over 3,000 individuals, with 23% being women from nearby areas, the park contributes positively to economic growth and gender diversity.

Social Initiatives: Through a structured recycling drive, plastic waste generated within the park was collected, segregated, and sent to be recycled. The recycled plastic was used to create 19 sturdy benches, designed to meet the daily needs of students in local schools. These benches were donated to classrooms, enhancing the learning environment and providing students with much-needed infrastructure for comfort and productivity.