Electrical technology specialist, WAGO, has opened the doors to a new eco-friendly headquarters and warehouse facility in the West Midlands as it prepares to grow in the UK.
The company’s new purpose-built 62,000 square foot offices and warehouse are constructed to a BREEAM Excellent standard and use WAGO’s patented electrical connections throughout – including more than 600 ‘221’ connectors and 24,000 metres of UK-produced WINSTA cabling.
Situated in the town of Houlton – the site of the first low frequency radio mast and the world’s largest radio station – the new WAGO building puts connectivity at its centre. Built following a four-year construction period, the new building comprises an office and a warehousing facility that will provide employment for 105 people, with space to accommodate around double this number as the firm grows.
The company has had a presence in the West Midlands for many years and distributes to wholesalers and direct customers all over the UK from its warehouses.
Darren Hodson, Managing Director at WAGO UK & Ireland, says, “WAGO has exciting plans for growth in the UK and we are really excited to be opening the doors to our new purpose-built home in Houlton. Houlton itself has connectivity at its heart – the site has borne witness to some of the most important radio connectivity developments of the last century, making it a fitting home for a company in the business of connection.
“The new building has been designed to be as eco-friendly as possible, and its BREEAM Excellent certification puts it in the top 10% of buildings in the UK in relation to sustainability. We are making use of everything from harvested rainwater which is used for wastewater in toilets and sinks through to air source heat pumps and solar power to reduce the building’s carbon footprint.
“Our new headquarters stands as a testament to our commitment to sustainability and innovation. By integrating cutting-edge automation solutions with environmental responsibility, the facility sets new standards for industrial architecture and sustainable operations.”
Officially opened by WAGO CEO, Jürgen Koopsingraven, and Zone President for Northern Europe, Richard Beighton, at a ceremony on 31 March, the new site comprises a 28,000 square foot office space including a training space, café and fitness area, and a 34,000 square foot warehouse and assembly line. It is located in Houlton, a new town in Rugby which will include 6,200 new homes along with schools and a train station.
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