Work has started on a major new base in Cheshire for Swizzels, the maker of Refreshers, Love Hearts and Drumstick.
The scheme near Middlewich is being led by Magnitude Land LLP, a joint venture between Tritax Symmetry, the development arm of Tritax Big Box and NPLL.
Main contractor GMI Construction Group is underway with the construction of the 158,000 sq ft building at MA6NITUDE.
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Ready for completion by the end of 2022, the building is the first phase of Swizzels’ new facility, which could grow up to 458,000 sq ft.
Other occupiers at MA6NITUDE include Go Outdoors and B&M.
David Nuttall, development director at Tritax Symmetry, said: "MA6NITUDE continues to evolve and with the two new speculative buildings available in the summer, we are well placed to welcome new high-quality occupiers to the area.
"Swizzels’ new manufacturing building will be an exceptional facility for their business and also opens up a further plot to enable us to deliver a 230,000 sq ft building by early 2023."
Marc Banks, divisional marketing director at GMI Construction Group, added: "We are absolutely thrilled to have been instructed to construct this important new facility for famous UK Confectionery manufacturer Swizzels.
"GMI enjoys a strong and expanding working relationship with Tritax Symmetry and we look forward to delivering another high quality outcome for them."
Matt Pochin, director at Legat Owen, joint agents for the scheme with Savills and B8 Real Estate, said: "MA6NITUDE is already a major business destination in its own right and the high-level of activity, coupled with the fact that the speculatively developed units are constructed to net zero carbon in construction, will certainly appeal to businesses looking for more sustainable accommodation in line with their own ESG values."
Magnitude Land is being advised by project team including RPS (PM/QS), AEW Architects, civils and infrastructure specialist SGI, and CMS Solicitors.
