Contract signed for Portsmouth multi-storey factory

Work is set to start in Portsmouth on one of the UK’s first multi-storey manufacturing facilities.

The 7,500m² facility has been designed over four floors and will incorporate 388 solar panels that are expected to generate 244,000 kWh of electricity per year.

Contractor Knights Brown has been awarded the construction contract by Harwin, a manufacturer of connectors for the electronics sector.

Knights Brown’s Divisional Building Operations Manager James Ashley, said: “The facility will feature the highest quality materials and a market-leading design, enabling Harwin to maximise their production capability and meet future market needs. We look forward to continuing our collaboration to deliver this important project.”

Harwin Operations Director Jon Churchill, said: “The construction of this new facility is a major milestone for Harwin, strengthening our ability to support innovation and meet growing customer demands. By integrating sustainability into our design and operations, we are not only expanding our manufacturing capabilities but also setting a new benchmark for responsible industrial development in the UK.”