Canadian-owned process engineering and consulting firm GMP Engineering has secured new offices for its European HQ at The Globe in Slaithwaite in West Yorkshire. The acquisition is intended to be a supply chain bridge, for now predominantly to serve a $1.3 billion cancer treatment project in north American and to develop further ties to Europe. With its global headquarters in Toronto and further premises in New Jersey, USA, GMP Engineering selected the UK as a prime location to support its Europewide growth plans.  It currently has an expert team of four with plans to become a self-sustaining entity with a team of around 15 over the next five years. Michael Mellor, the Director leading the UK office at GMP said: “With an existing clientele of medical and life sciences related practices in the building we’ve moved into, 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 is a landmark site in the village of Slaithwaite which is a fast-emerging location for medical enterprise in Kirklees.  Hartley Property Trust Ltd, in partnership with   Kirklees Council has invested more than £ 6.5 million to repurpose the first of two significant mill buildings to provide 80,000 sq ft of innovation space.  All five floors have now been transformed to provide a state-of-the-art innovation centre, laboratory space, medical suites, offices and retail space as well as an atmospheric Artisan Hall.

Canadian process engineering firm GMP Engineering has opened its European headquarters at The Globe in Slaithwaite, UK. The 1,000 sq ft office will support the company’s expansion in Europe and its role in a $1.3 billion cancer treatment project in North America.

With its global headquarters in Toronto and a U.S. office in New Jersey, GMP Engineering chose the UK for its strategic location and market access. The company’s UK team currently has four employees, with plans to grow to 15 over the next five years.

The Globe, a repurposed mill transformed into an innovation hub, has received over £6.5 million in investment from Hartley Property Trust Ltd and Kirklees Council. The facility offers laboratory space, medical suites, offices, and retail areas.

GMP Engineering’s UK director, Michael Mellor, cited The Globe’s connectivity and collaborative environment as key factors in selecting the location. Hartley Property Trust confirmed that much of the first building is now occupied, with redevelopment plans underway for a second building to expand parking and amenities.

Wealth management specialist, Julius Baer, is taking 2,255 sq ft at CEG’s Globe Point development in Leeds on a 10-year lease. The relocation to CEG’s flagship development was driven by the building’s eco-credentials, with Julius Baer seeking an all-electric, low-carbon workspace. The fit out of its first-floor office will deliver a best-in-class Leeds base. Globe Point provides 37,000 sq ft of space over seven storeys. The flexible workspace maximises natural daylight with its flat iron design. It is recognised with a BREEAM In-Use Outstanding rating and achieved a NABERS designed reviewed target rating of 4.5 Stars. CEG delivered Globe Point in 2022 as the first phase of its Temple development within the Leeds South Bank. Grace Lewis, investment manager at CEG, said: “Julius Baer shares CEG’s sustainability commitments and Globe Point ticks all the right boxes. One of the most sustainable buildings in Leeds, it provides exceptionally high-quality workspace and a convenient location just minutes from Leeds City Station. “It’s great to welcome the Julius Baer team to this thriving business community. Globe Point is now almost fully let with one floor available, along with part of the first floor.” The wealth management company joins international law firms Gowling WLG and Reed Smith, brand design agency Robot Foods, marketing and data science company Jaywing, and Specialist Computer Centres (SCC) part of the global Rigby Group. Eleven delivers the 65-cover ground floor café bar at Globe Point. Letting agents Fox Lloyd Jones and Knight Frank market the space on CEG’s behalf. JLL managed the deal on behalf of Julius Baer. Harry Finney, from Fox Lloyd Jones, said: “We are delighted to have secured yet another high-profile occupier at Globe Point. The outstanding sustainability credentials of the building have been a key factor in attracting tenants that prioritise environmental responsibility alongside premium facilities & building amenity. “This milestone reflects the continued appeal of Globe Point as a benchmark for modern, sustainable workspaces.”