Completion of the steel framework construction for eco-tech specialist Myenergi’s new multi-million pound headquarters has been heralded as a key milestone in the opening up of industrial development land in North East Lincolnshire.
The burgeoning micro generation and electric vehicle charging developer will be the anchor tenant on an ‘oven-ready’ business park at Stallingborough.
It is the first business-facing element of the £42 million South Humber Industrial Investment Programme, which takes in a large swathe of land between the port towns of Grimsby and Immingham.
Company co-founders Lee Sutton and Jordan Brompton have visited the site to see the emerging structure of their new base.
The duo behind the Zappi charger and other devices for domestic and commercial use were joined by representatives from landlord North East Lincolnshire Council, the authority’s regeneration partner Engie and build contractor Houlton.
Work is well on schedule with a build completion eyed up for early 2021.
The 15,500 sq ft unit incorporates office space with product development, manufacturing, and research areas. There is also an option to construct a large warehouse on the adjoining site as part of the firm’s phase two development plans.
“We just cannot wait to move in now. We are growing quickly in an emerging market and just thrilled this move enables us to remain in the region, employing and giving opportunity to local people – we would never want to turn our back on our local community,” enthused Jordan.
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“Myenergi is now known in the national and global marketplace and we are determined to show Grimsby as a leader in green energy. We are the first here, and we hope to see other complementary businesses join us – wouldn’t it be great to see a renewables cluster on this park.”
Currently employing 60 people, the firm has temporarily moved into the old Wickes outlet on Alexandra Retail Park in Grimsby to allow for growth, and is still using its original Binbrook base, 14 miles away.
It plans to double its workforce within the next 18 months.
North East Lincolnshire Council deputy leader and regeneration lead, Cllr John Fenty, stressed the importance of the authority triggering such progress.
“The council has taken the lead in developing this site and developing what is a strong landlord and tenant partnership, ensuring the needs of the tenant are met. To see cranes working here is what it’s all about and we are delighted that the Myenergi team has stayed here. This is a great start for SHIIP.”
The premises’ construction is aided by a £950,000 grant through the Local Growth Fund, Humber Growth Deal grant programme, secured by the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership as part of the Government’s commitment to the Northern Powerhouse.
It represents a £2.2 million contract for Hull-based Houlton.
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Managing director Andy Kingston said: “We are rightly proud to be part of this project and the first to develop on this site. We would like to think we can set the standard for the rest of the park.”
It is hoped 3,000 jobs could be created over the next decade.
As part of the programme, highway improvement work on the A1173, which feeds off the A180, continues. A new roundabout is under construction, providing access to the park. It is due to complete in December.