2005 and 2006 were years of investment hype for Russia, during which the world’s biggest car and machine makers, such as Nissan and Caterpillar, together with spare parts suppliers began building plants in Russia’s northwest. Espro Management, which has worked in the development of warehouse and industrial real estate since 1996, won an award for its design of Kulon-Baltia, which was named the best warehouse complex of 2005.