Canadian process engineering firm GMP Engineering has selected The Globe in Slaithwaite as the location for its new European headquarters. The 1,000 sq ft office will support the company’s expansion into Europe, with an initial team of four expected to grow to around 15 within five years.

GMP Engineering, which specialises in process containment for the life sciences industry, currently operates from its global headquarters in Toronto and a U.S. office in New Jersey. The new UK base will help manage its European supply chain, particularly in support of a $1.3 billion North American cancer treatment project.

Michael Mellor, Director leading the UK office, said:
“We are delighted to secure new premises at The Globe. With an existing clientele of medical and life sciences related practices in the building, we are in good company, but the location and connectivity aspect were most appealing. Proximity to the M62 corridor, by rail or road, gives us good access to most of our network of vendors in Leeds, Bolton and Liverpool and throughout the UK.

“Of course, the Mill building itself is impressive, providing a light and airy, state-of-the-art workspace of historical importance in the ‘up and coming’ village of Slaithwaite is really great for the wellbeing of our team.

“We are excited to represent GMP Engineering and our containment subject matter expertise to the UK and Europewide market for this pharmaceutical industry.”

The Globe, a repurposed mill in Slaithwaite, has been developed by Hartley Property Trust Ltd in partnership with Kirklees Council, providing 80,000 sq ft of innovation space. It houses a mix of medical, pharmaceutical, and technology firms, including Colne Valley Group Practice, Thornton & Ross, and Innovate Orthopaedics.

A spokesperson for Hartley Property Trust added:
“We are delighted to announce that we have agreed terms for GMP Engineering to occupy the fourth floor at The Globe.

“Our investment has delivered new, highly efficient workspace with wonderful character, delivering the important carbon benefits of repurposing old buildings.

"With much of the first building now occupied, plans are underway to redevelop a second mill building to provide additional parking and further commercial space."