A MARKET-LEADING developer and asset manager in the warehouse and business space sectors has agreed the terms for Scotland’s largest industrial pre-let for five years.

Canmoor agreed the deal with award-winning wholesaler JW Filshill, which will relocate to the brand new, purpose-built centre at Westway Park, near Glasgow Airport.

The deal – which is still subject to planning consent – will see a 120,400 sq ft distribution centre developed for Filshill, which will incorporate 10,000 sq ft of office space for the firm’s head office functions.

Filshill supplies 185 KeyStore convenience stores across Scotland and the north of England.

Simon Hannah, managing director of Filshill, said the move would future-proof the business.

He said: “Westway is an outstanding location for us, less than three miles from our current premises at Hillington and next to Glasgow Airport which will become increasingly important as we develop our international business in the coming years.”

Rob Large, director of Canmoor, added: “To have a company of Filshill’s calibre make such a substantial commitment to Westway is a tremendous endorsement, following the significant investment and improvements we have made since purchasing last year. We are delighted to be able to assist Filshill facilitate its exciting expansion plans which will provide real employment opportunities in the area.”

Derek Mackay, MSP for Renfrewshire North and West, pictured, said: “I am always delighted to welcome any investment coming to Renfrew – I look forward to hearing more about these proposals as they progress.”

Westway is located in the heart of the Glasgow Airport Investment Area, which is one of the City Deal projects that will benefit from £39.1 million of investment over 10 years.