With over 40 years of experience constructed at its Dublin headquarters, the place round 350 workers are based mostly, Davenham has established itself as a significant participant in powering hyperscale information centres worldwide. The corporate’s enlargement into the UK marks a major step in supporting the rising calls for of worldwide tech giants.
The brand new 100,000ft² facility at Fairham Enterprise Park, secured in a deal facilitated by FHP Property Consultants, on behalf of worldwide actual property funding supervisor, Hines, will manufacture cutting-edge LV switchgear for the world’s largest information centre operators. This expertise performs a vital position in supporting AI and cloud computing ambitions.
Nottingham was chosen for its wonderful transport hyperlinks, sturdy native labour market, and the supply of a high-quality facility, making it the perfect location for Davenham’s subsequent part of development. The transfer may also create over 100 jobs, additional strengthening the area’s superior manufacturing sector.
Commenting on the enlargement of the corporate, chief govt officer at Davenham Switchgear, Tom Nicholson, mentioned:
“We’re excited to convey Davenham Switchgear to Nottingham, with our new web site opening later this yr. Nottingham’s sturdy transport hyperlinks, tutorial expertise, and modern enterprise group make it the perfect location for us to broaden our manufacturing capabilities. With our established status in Eire for delivering cutting-edge options, we’re trying ahead to becoming a member of the thriving enterprise scene in Nottingham and the broader Midlands area.
“In case you’d wish to be part of the crew, and play an important position in driving ahead a contemporary, digital financial system of the long run, we’d love to listen to from you.”
Securing the deal, Tim Gilbertson, fairness director of FHP Property Consultants, added:
“The letting of over 100,000ft² in Nottingham’s foremost enterprise location, Fairham Enterprise Park, is an actual enhance for Nottingham and, certainly, the broader area.
“I’m delighted that we managed to safe Davenham Switchgear as an occupier, on behalf of our purchasers, Hines, as it’s going to convey jobs and funding to the area and complement the sturdy occupier line-up already on the enterprise park.
“For all events, it is a nice deal and with different house underneath supply at Fairham Enterprise Park, I stay up for bringing information of additional transactions quickly.”
Mickey Scott, director at Hines, added:
“I’m thrilled to have accomplished the cope with Davenham Switchgear, including one other notable occupier to our line up at Fairham Enterprise Park. Having two of our three items at Fairham now let, and the opposite underneath supply, is testomony to the standard of the buildings and placement. We stay up for seeing extra exercise in 2025 at our remaining obtainable websites within the East Midlands, Dove Valley Park and East Midlands Distribution Centre.”
Speaking in regards to the impression on town, Megan Powell-Vreeswijk, chief govt officer at Advertising and marketing Nottingham & Nottinghamshire, commented:
“It’s improbable that our Put money into Nottingham crew have been capable of assist Davenham Switchgear’s enlargement into the world, bringing new jobs and funding to the area. Seeing a world firm, which is a specialist in its discipline, select Nottingham as a base demonstrates as soon as once more the sturdy supply now we have right here.”
Davenham is aiming so as to add electrical engineers, manufacturing managers, QHSE specialists and administration officers to its roster. Profitable candidates could have the chance to design and manufacture bespoke, state-of-the-art expertise and work alongside world, market-leading manufacturers.
