Algeco unveils new sustainable site in Wigan

Algeco, Europe’s leading modular and offsite building solutions brand, has announced a new  site in Wigan to serve the North-West region with its wide range of temporary buildings and associated products for hire.

The official opening will take place on 20th April, supported by Councillor Marie Morgan, Wigan Mayor, Nicola Howard, President of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Jackie Maginnis, CEO of the Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA).

Organisations in the region are invited to discover how temporary buildings for hire have advanced in recent years and how they can be an integral part of enabling a business growth strategy, to respond quickly to changes in demand or to help smooth seasonal peaks.

Showcasing the discovery day will be a small village of Algeco products highlighting the full range of options now offered for hire, from foundations to fencing and fire protection to furniture! Algeco group company Advanté will be displaying its brand new solar-powered washrooms product. Alongside this will be the company’s new range of generators for hire, including hybrid options, to help reduce carbon emissions. The latest Smart tech solutions can deliver a 20-30% reduction in the energy consumption of an Algeco building. These innovative features will be demonstrated at the event.

Sustainability is a central theme of the Wigan site and the discovery day. Photo-voltaic panels help power the on-site workshops and no fewer than eight EV chargers provide plentiful recharge points for customers, visitors and colleagues. All of the mechanical handling equipment on site is electric-powered to minimise emissions – a considerable investment by the company. Algeco has announced a new social enterprises service for customers who want to extend their use of social enterprises, but don’t have the logistical resources to coordinate them at a project level. Flooring, signage, drinking water and period products can now all be provided by Social Enterprises managed by Algeco, to help customers increase their social responsibility contribution. 

Biodiversity on the Wigan site is being addressed through a partnership with sustainability  specialists Nature Positive, to help develop the four-acre site. This includes planting low-maintenance trees, plants and shrubs, which visitors to the discovery day will be encouraged to get involved with!

Hiring buildings contributes to the circular economy by re-using modules when they are no longer required by the first customer. The Algeco Wigan site refurbishes and re-uses portable and modular buildings for use as temporary offices, welfare facilities, toilets, anti-vandal units, secure storage units, site accommodation and gatehouses, amongst many others.

Algeco is being supported with the discovery day by key supply chain partners, who will be  attending to offer free advice on specialist services, providing even more reasons why customers old and new should set aside time for a visit on 20th April.  

Richard Dey, Area Director, North at Algeco said: “We’re pleased to announce our new site in Wigan as we look to strengthen our brand presence across the country. It offers customers from a wide range of sectors easy access to the huge range of Algeco temporary building solutions for hire.”

He continued: “By adding this new site to our network, we have been able to raise the bar on our sustainability, which now provides a blueprint for future Algeco sites.”

“We have a fantastic team here at Wigan, who are determined to provide our customers with the best possible service, worthy of our new environment.”

Councillor Marie Morgan, Wigan Mayor, said: It’s refreshing to see new investment in Wigan and it’s also encouraging to hear about a company that prioritises sustainability and the circular economy. I look forward to meeting customers and staff at the event as I know there is a real sense of pride in what has been achieved so far.”

The Algeco Wigan site is located on Makerfield Way, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN2 2PP. To secure your place at the discovery day on 20th April, call the team directly on 01942 365355 or email wiganlive@algeco.com.