Klarius to double size of new Group HQ
KLARIUS Group, the £350m-turnover automotive parts group owned by entrepreneur Tony Wilson, is to double the amount of office space it has taken at Voyager House at Manchester Airport.
The company moved its group headquarters function into the building, which is owned by the airport’s property arm, MAG Developments, in August last year taking around 3,000 sq ft of space. It has now doubled that to 6,000 sq ft.
Voyager House is next to the airport’s ground transport interchange, where works to bring a new Metrolink tramline linking Manchester Airport to the surrounding South Manchester conurbations is underway, complementing the existing rail, bus and coach services.
Tony Wilson, chairman of Klarius Group, said: “One of the main reasons for choosing Voyager was down to the convenience and connectivity factors for our staff and clients – it’s literally a two-minute walk from platform to desk, or if you need to get a flight, five minutes to check-in.
“We just held our pan-European marketing meeting in the office and staff could fly in from across Europe, join the meeting and be within walking distance of various hotels at the airport.”
Stephanie Mullenger, business development director at MAG Developments, said: “We are delighted to be able to accommodate Klarius Group’s expansion requirements – Voyager is showing strong performance within the South Manchester office market because it is unique in that it offers town centre transport links and amenities, in an out-of-town site.”
CB Richard Ellis and WHR advised on the deal.
