Kohler Mira has announced plans to create a state-of-the-art distribution, training and office unit in Worcestershire Six Business Park.
Kohler Mira, parent company of UK shower brand Mira Showers, will initially invest over £20 million in the first phase of its 11.3-acre development. Phase 1 of the scheme will deliver a unit of 158,000 sqft with a further phase delivering up to an additional 100,000 sqft.
The scheme will be delivered by Stoford Developments at the Worcester Six Business Park which is situated just off Jct 6 of the M5 near Worcester.
Kohler Mira is reported as the third significant inward investment into the business park from a US investor. The sustainable building will include features such as a PV solar array on the roof of the building, which will provide a sustainable energy source. Once installed, it is hoped the PVs will generate up to 1MW, continuing the company’s bid to be carbon neutral by 2035.
The reserved matters planning application has been submitted to Wychavon District Council after a consultation with local stakeholders.
Worcestershire County Council Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Economy and Infrastructure, Councillor Dr Ken Pollock, said: “It’s great to welcome Kohler Mira as the fourth business to the Worcester Six Business Park. I’m looking forward to seeing their unit take shape as, with the focus on sustainability, it will be fascinating to see the state-of-the-art facility put into action.”
It is hoped that construction will start on site before the end of the year, subject to planning consent, with Phase 1 of the unit aiming to be delivered by April 2019.
Liz Hazeldene, Managing Director of Kohler Mira, said: “This is an exciting opportunity that clearly reflects our continued investment in the UK.
“This purpose-built facility is a result of both an increase in customer demand and the need to meet future business requirements.”
Stoford Director, Gerard Ludlow, added: “Worcester Six is beginning to gain real momentum now and this major inward investment in the region by Kohler Mira demonstrates that it is being recognised as a key business location in the Midlands.
“We have already recently announced the impending arrival of Siemens, Kimal and Spire Healthcare, and we’re excited at Kohler Mira’s commitment to invest heavily in this high quality development. We are also expecting to announce the delivery of another tenant by the end of the summer.”
