Speedo To Move Hq To Nottingham

Global swimwear brand, Speedo has announced its intention to move its international headquarters to new premises in Nottingham.

Speedo has signed a 17-year lease to a new high-tech office facility being built on the prime Ng2 business park site in the centre of Nottingham. Being developed by Miller Birch Partnership, construction is due to commence on the new facility later this year subject to final planning approval.

The new purpose-built premises, due for completion at the end of 2010, will provide a state-of-the-art working environment for Speedo’s 170-strong Nottingham workforce currently based at offices on Ascot Road.

With 43,000 square feet set over three floors, the site will provide improved facilities for the development of new Speedo products at its dedicated global Aqualab Research and Development Centre, and act as the brand’s international base for visiting partners and Speedo sponsored athletes.

Speedo has worked closely with the East Midlands Development Agency (emda) on the project for the new offices. emda are continuing to support the brand with funding for R&D and training, enabling the move to forge ahead despite the current economic climate.