Hundreds of jobs to be created as one of most sustainable warehouses in the UK completes

St. Modwen Logistics has completed Longbridge 155, a £20m, 155,000 sq ft facility, which includes around 9,500 sq ft of grade A office space and is rated as one of the most sustainable warehouses in the country.

The site is set to create more than 300 jobs once occupied and has an EPC A+ energy rating and BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ certification – placing it in the top 1% of UK non-domestic / industrial buildings for sustainability.

The building was officially opened by Cllr Rod Laight, chairman of Bromsgrove District Council, at a ceremony which marked the latest development at one of the largest and most significant regeneration schemes in the UK. Longbridge Birmingham is St Modwen’s long-term £1bn initiative to breathe new life into one of Britain’s most famous industrial areas.

Polly Troughton, managing director at St. Modwen Logistics, said: “Longbridge is an area close to our hearts and we are really excited to open Longbridge 155. From day one, we have wanted this unit to be as sustainable and energy efficient as possible to support our customers’ needs and we have worked tirelessly alongside our partners GMI Construction to make this a reality.

“Our customers tell us that rising costs, attracting and retaining staff, and meeting company ESG targets are their biggest focus at the moment. By providing a cost-saving, energy-efficient warehouse which is a comfortable and enjoyable place to work, St. Modwen Logistics is helping businesses to tackle all this at once and we look forward to welcoming in an organisation that shares our passion for sustainability.”

Gareth Jones, joint divisional management director at GMI Construction, said: “We’re thrilled to have reached practical completion and handed over a high-quality, sustainable warehouse to St. Modwen Logistics. The sustainable design is very much in line with our values as a construction company and we are very proud to have been a part of this project.”