New unit finished ahead of schedule

Property investment and development firm Ark Estates has announced the completion of work on a new distribution and training facility for wind energy company Enercon Services UK (ESUK) “ahead of schedule”.

The Inverness-based company’s new unit at Inverness Airport Business Park comprises a 6,320sq ft warehouse and 4,080sq ft of office space split over two floors.

It was built with the support of a £173,000 grant from Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

ESUK – part of the German wind turbine manufacturing company Enercon – will employ 20 permanent staff at the site, with further recruitment and expansion anticipated.

More than 200 technicians are also

“This one was a bespoke build to fit the client’s needs”

expected to receive training at the new base during the first year alone.

Speaking at the handover, Ark Estates managing director William Gray said: “We are delighted to hand over Enercon’s new Scottish flagship site over a month ahead of schedule.

“Colin Armstrong Architects and principal contractor IBI Joinery Ltd have done a fantastic job.

“As with many of our other pre-let industrial builds, this one was a bespoke build to meet the client’s needs, providing them with a turn-key solution, which they are delighted with.”

ESUK managing director Julian Martin said the purpose-built facility would meet Enercon’s current and future requirements, including “convenient UK and international travel through Inverness Airport, national rail and road connections”.