Garbe Industrial Real Estate | Sustainable growth through logistics real estate

Robust financing is essential for ambitious logistics developments. Klaas de Graaf (Head of Finance) and Jouke Kist (Head of Development) share their experiences of the successful collaboration between Garbe and NIBC on projects in Almere and Almelo.

Klaas de Graaf: “Our first project with NIBC was in Almere in 2019, where, with the help of NIBC’s construction financing, we developed a modern warehouse. Our most recent project in Almelo was also realised thanks in part to NIBC’s financing.

What sets NIBC apart is their flexibility and willingness to think along with us, especially when it comes to complex and higher-risk projects. That’s rare among Dutch banks. My relationship with NIBC goes back more than 20 years and has always been extremely positive. The personal approach and short lines of communication are of great value to us.”

GARBE’s success is driven not only by numbers, but also by people. Klaas de Graaf values personal contact, both with colleagues and partners such as NIBC. “Every successful transaction and every colleague who enjoys coming to work—that’s what motivates me. My role is diverse: from Finance and Accounting to Tax and structuring our investments. That dynamic, and working with people, gives me energy.”

Jouke Kist also draws inspiration from the entrepreneurial side of his work: “I am particularly drawn to the challenge of securing and developing strategic land positions for significant logistics projects.”