Finsa’s 164,000 sq ft Birkenhead HQ completes
Glencar Construction has handed over the wood manufacturer’s new home, which features a 5,000 sq ft timber office building as well as a large dockside warehouse.
The UK division of Spain-based Finsa will move to Peel Ports’ Grandidges Quay from Dock Road about a mile to the east, consolidating its operations.
The development features a 159,000 sq ft warehouse and a two-storey office building and integrates photovoltaic panels, battery storage, and rainwater reuse systems, alongside electric machinery, and sustainable timber.
A full Cat B fit-out will deliver office, showroom, and trade counter spaces.
The project sits within West Float, part of the Wirral Waters masterplan. Chetwoods is the architect, and Hydrock the structural engineer. The scheme was unveiled in summer 2022, with the contractor search initially being launched later that year.
Tom Kearsley, North regional director at Glencar, said: “This facility not only supports Finsa UK’s long-term growth but also demonstrates what can be achieved through strong collaboration, technical expertise, and a shared commitment to sustainability.
“We are proud to have delivered a scheme that will have a lasting positive impact on both our client and the wider Birkenhead community.”
I find it bizarre that its still called Peel ports. When Peel don’t own that much of it anymore! Good news re the new HQ though.
By Mary Smiley
Well done Finsa.
By Alex McCann
Using more solar power in the local community would be a smart and forward-thinking step for both residents and businesses. Large warehouses and industrial buildings should be transformed into mini power stations by fitting their roofs with solar panels. These buildings have huge roof spaces that are often unused, making them perfect for generating clean energy.
This could help power electric car charging points across the area, supporting greener transport and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Any extra energy produced could also be shared to help other local businesses within the zone, lowering energy costs and creating a stronger, more sustainable business community.
Investing in local solar power means cleaner air, lower bills, and greater energy independence for everyone. Instead of wasting valuable roof space, we should be turning it into a source of power for the future just a few panals is a joke look at the new flats up the road not one panal
By Anonymous