The North Carolina-based company, which manufactures flow technology and measurement equipment, will open a European shared services centre in the Ocean House building at the end of March.
SPX chose to locate in
The firm also considered options at Salford Quays before settling on south
The deal involved existing leaseholder Mapeley surrendering its lease to free up the space which will be refurbished before SPX takes occupancy.
The SPX letting comes two months after retailer John Lewis Partnership struck a deal with Dutch developer Wereldhave for a 20,000 sq ft at the Scotscroft building at
Mary Sczudlo, vice president of global business systems at SPX, commented: “
“There is a strong and diverse skills base in the Greater Manchester area as well as good international connections and a well-developed SSC community.”
CBRE advised SPX. GVA Grimley and OBI acted for Wereldhave.
