Goodman Group, the integrated property group which owns, develops and manages business and logistics space globally, has announced plans for its first development and associated sale in Sweden. The company has commenced the development of a pre-committed 21,500 m[sup]2[/sup] distribution centre on behalf of Staples, formerly known as Corporate Express, the world’s largest office products company. Goodman is working together with longstanding contractor partner NCC to construct the new facility, which is expected to be completed by autumn 2010.