New Southampton office space for Green Marine

Yacht builder Green Marine is set to move to new office space in Southampton.

Article posted: 11 Jan 2011

Lymington-based yacht builder Green Marine has announced it is to rent offices in Southampton as part of a production move.

The relocation is the result of funding given to the firm by the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) and will see the company occupy new office space in Southampton's Hythe Marine Park.

After the change of premises, the yacht firm will be able to increase its production levels, which in turn could help boost the economy in the local area, according to the agency.

Managing director at the firm Marcel Muller said: "We are pleased that SEEDA shares and supports our vision to develop the Hythe Marine Park into a world-class centre of marine excellence."

The park is home to a number of marine companies and Green Marine has signed a five-year lease on 60,000 sq ft of production and office space.

Green Marine has provided boats for a number of prestigious events, including the Volvo Round the World race and the America Cup. It has been in business for almost three decades.

Posted by A J Rand