Building firm Glencar agrees deal with Peel Ports Group to build 340,000 sq ft quayside headquarters at Birkenhead Docks for wood specialist Finsa UK. Tony McDonough reports
Peel Ports Group has awarded a design and build contract for a 340,000 sq ft quayside warehouse in Birkenhead Docks for wood-based panels specialist Finsa UK.
It has appointed Glencar to build the facility with work to begin at Peel’s new terminal, Grandidges Quay, later this year. It will become the specialist wood manufacturer’s new UK HQ.
This warehouse will comprise logistics space and a two-story office. It will facilitate the next stage of business growth for Finsa UK – Finsa Group’s subsidiary in the UK.
It will mean keeping all the existing jobs in the area as well as generating many indirect jobs and apprenticeship opportunities for local young people. The project also incorporates an extensive service yard and parking facilities.
Andrew Martin, group property development director at Peel Ports, said: “Finsa UK has been a valued customer of Peel Ports for more than three decades, and we are delighted to see the next phase of their growth come to life with this transformative project.
“We are excited to be collaborating once again with Glencar, whose expertise and commitment to excellence make them the ideal partner to deliver this high-specification logistics facility.”
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Raquel Carrillo, managing director at Finsa UK, added: “For more than 30 years, Birkenhead Port has been a key part of Finsa UK’s story. Our new headquarters represents an exciting new chapter in our future.
“We look forward to working closely with both teams to achieve this vision and to continue supporting and contributing to the growth of Birkenhead and its community.”
Although a big part of Birkenhead docklands is being given over to residential development as part of Peel Group’s Wirral Waters scheme, they remain a key part of the Port of Liverpool’s operations.
Tom Kearsley, operations director at Glencar, also said: “This represents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the transformative Wirral Waters regeneration scheme while showcasing our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community investment.
“We are thrilled to be working with Peel Ports again and look forward to delivering a facility that supports Finsa UK’s growth while leaving a lasting legacy in Birkenhead that extends far beyond construction.”
