Automotive firm brings 75 jobs in relocation to Birmingham
A MANAGEMENT services provider to the automotive and aerospace industries has relocated its global headquarters to Birmingham.
G&P has set up base at Fort Dunlop – a stone’s throw from one of its major clients, Jaguar Land Rover.
Dino Kyriacou, chairman, G&P said: “In recent years G&P has experienced substantial levels of growth and our relocation to Fort Dunlop is a significant reflection of this ongoing success and expansion.
“This is an incredibly exciting time for G&P, the relocation provides us with the additional space and capabilities that we require to accommodate our further growth.”
The firm has taken 13,500 sq ft of space on the 4th floor of the historic building, providing sufficient office and meeting room space for the company’s 75 staff.
In addition to the staff based at its new headquarters, G&P also employs a further 1,300 staff globally, helping manufacturing companies and their suppliers improve quality, efficiency and profitability.
Arne Willerslev-Legrand, Group Managing Director G&P, said: “We expect that this closer proximity to our customers will further cement G&P’s position as the strategic partner of choice for the world’s leading vehicle and aerospace manufacturers.”
The Fort Dunlop building has undergone a significant resurgence itself in recent years. Originally built in 1916 as the main factory for Dunlop Rubber, it was at one point the largest factory in the world, and in 1954, employed more than 10,000 workers. Today, the modernised building is a hub of innovation and creativity, and alongside G&P, accommodates more than 40 businesses as well as a host of retail and leisure outlets, eateries and a hotel.
Neil Edginton, Managing Director of EDG Property, said: “Offering quality management services to the automotive and aerospace industries, G&P is an award winning and well respected company and we’re delighted they’ve chosen Fort Dunlop to relocate to.
“Our location once again proved key, and our proximity to a number of key automotive brands proved to be the ideal combination for G&P.”
