Official Opening of Faber-Castell Business Campus
The official opening of the Faber-Castell Business Campus, Fermoy, Co. Cork took place on the 11th October 2007. The new development comprising 20,000 sq ft consists of the refurbishment of the premises to provide 11 state of the Art industry/office units finished to a very high standard. The 11 units, which are available to let comprise 8 industrial units and 3 office units ranging in size from 1194 sq ft to 2475sq ft. Units /offices will be available for letting to suitable companies both existing and in a start up mode, involved in manufacturing and certain service sector areas.
The units are suitable for start-up industries including processing, fabrication, computer software development and assembly operation or businesses with an office industry emphasis. For the letting of offices, companies of an office industry background will be given preference. As is normal for letting of industrial office units, consideration will not be given to those in the retail trade or distribution/storage.
There is a high level of interest in the units which are being marketed by Collins O'Meara Auctioneers, Fermoy with 2 units already allocated. The proximity of the units located at the northern end of the town and close to the new Cork- Dublin motorway makes it a very attractive location.
Since the early 1990's Cork County Council's Economic Development Section has been assisting start up industries through the provision of incubator units and industrial together with other initiatives to create sustainable employment.
Cork County Council purchased the former Faber Castell complex from the Fermoy Enterprise Board in 1995 and since then it has been used for letting to a number of local companies.
In recent times it became clear to the Council that the building was in need of a major refurbishment to meet the most modern standards for letting of industrial units/offices.
Consulting Engineers, Michael Punch and Partners prepared the contract documents and the contractors, Sorensen construction ltd commenced work on the project in January this year. The €2.2 million development was completed on time and within budget.
Commenting on the proposed development, the County Manager, Mr. Martin Riordan said that this investment by Cork County Council will provide an environment for start up and existing companies to develop and grow their businesses and further emphasises the role Cork County Council is playing in providing a range of economic development supports for indigenous companies.
Mayor Tom Sheahan said that Cork County Council was leading the way in providing such facilities for the indigenous sector and in so doing were underpinning much needed employment opportunities throughout the County.
