Leading property consultants Smith and Sons has sold 1 Hickmans Road in Birkenhead to Kent-based Darcy Spillcare, an international manufacturer and supplier of spill prevention and control products.

The 27,000sq ft warehouse and office facility sits on a one acre site, set adjacent to Peel Holdings Wirral Waters development. The move by Darcy Spillcare adds a welcome boost to Wirral’s economy and most notably, the manufacturing sector.

Discussions between Smith and Sons and Darcy Spillcare began early this year with the Kent company keen to re-locate its manufacturing arm to the Wirral as part of the firms wider expansion plans.

Sean Seery of Smith and Sons said: “It’s great to see Wirral recognised by a Southern based business as the ideal location for a business move in terms of manufacturing. Darcy Spillcare was very clear on the type of commercial property and site that they needed and we are pleased to have worked alongside them to secure the sale of this fantastic facility.

“Wirral offers a wealth of opportunity in terms of commercial property and 1 Hickmans Road is a large site providing extensive internal floor space and external storage and carriage area.”

Darcy Spillcare’s new site is expected to open in September 2011.

Richard Proctor of Darcy Spillcare said: “The opening of this new manufacturing facility stems from Darcy’s growth over the last few years and will enable us to meet with the ever increasing demands for our growing range of Environmental Protection products and services.

“By making this move we hope to speed up our supply times, increase our product range and enhance research and development facilities. Overall we believe our launch of the Birkenhead site will improved efficiency and overall allow us to deliver even better customer care.”