Contracts exchanged on 26,000 sq ft design and build project for pharmaceutical manufacturer

Contracts have been exchanged on a 26,000 sq ft design and build project in Warwick for pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor Manx Healthcare.

The purpose-built 26,000sq ft industrial/warehouse facility will be located on a 1.25acre plot known as 8003 at Tournament Fields.

Manx Healthcare will be relocating from its current premises in Wedgnock Lane, Warwick.

The move will enable the company to expand with an ambient and chilled storage facility which is necessary for the importation and deportation of pharmaceuticals.

Tournament Fields has attracted a mixture of global and regional occupiers. Semcon, Eagle Burgmann, Geberit, GFA, 3P Innovation and Scholastic have all moved to the park in recent years and some have established it as their UK headquarters.

Paul Shanley, director at Clowes Developments, which owns the estate, said: “We are delighted to welcome Manx Healthcare to Tournament Fields. We have worked closely with their team to deliver a scheme which will delivered a bespoke facility to match their long-term needs. We look forward to watching Manx Healthcare thrive in their brand-new purpose-built premises.”

Richard Taylor, chairman of Manx Healthcare, added: “This significant investment demonstrates our confidence in the future growth of our family company as a major supplier of essential medicines to the NHS, and also a fast-growing range of healthcare products to care for the public.”

Due to the high demand for Grade A units in the area, Clowes Developments says it plans to speculatively build an additional 19,000sq ft warehouse/production building.

Contractors Benniman Construction Group will begin groundworks in June with the build ready for occupation on a freehold or leasehold basis by spring next year.