Landmark industrial leases secured at Glasgow Airport
The UK Government has signed a long lease on Westway 200, a 202,862 sq ft unit, completed in early July 2025.
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This deal is believed to be Scotland's largest speculative industrial and logistics letting in three decades.
Meanwhile, an 88,017 sq ft unit has been leased to Pulpex Ltd, a sustainable packaging technology company, under a 20-year lease.
As announced earlier this year, the building will become Pulpex's first commercial-scale fibre bottle manufacturing facility.
Both structures incorporate sustainable design, achieving BREEAM 'Excellent' and EPC 'A' ratings.
The facilities are capable of operating on all-electric systems and include electric vehicle charging stations, photovoltaic panels, and air-source heat pumps.
Important amenities include dedicated car parking, HGV parking, and extensive yard space, all within Westway's 24/7 fully secure environment.
The deals are a significant achievement for Westway and Canmoor's speculative development programme, which strives to attract forward-thinking occupiers.
With strong demand for the developments, Canmoor is continuing its commitment to speculative development at the estate.
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Westway, one of Scotland's premier industrial estates, offers quick access to Junction 28 of the M8 via the recently opened Barnwell Street Bridge, with easy connectivity to Glasgow Airport and the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS).
Further developments are anticipated at the site.
Following the planned demolition of Block F, a new phase of build-to-let opportunities will be introduced.
This will feature purpose-built industrial units ranging from 20,000 to 300,000 sq ft.
Joint letting agents at Westway are JLL and Colliers, and Muir Construction was the main contractor for the development.
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