Expansion Design And Product Supply For THG’s Landmark Manchester Airport Development
Location: Manchester Airport, Greater Manchester
Products Supplied: Expansion joints, anchors and guides for commercial building services.
Project Overview
The Hut Group’s new logistics and global content creation studio at Icon Manchester Airport delivered 104,000 sq ft of high-quality office space across four floors. The scale of the development and the demands of a modern logistics and studio environment required robust mechanical services infrastructure, including reliable expansion solutions throughout.
Our Approach
Working alongside our customer, VIP supplied a comprehensive range of expansion products to support the building’s pipework systems. On a project of this size, accommodating thermal movement and protecting system integrity was critical to long-term performance. Drawing on our extensive product and industry knowledge, our team advised on suitable expansion joints, anchors and guides to align with the mechanical specification and site requirements. Clear communication throughout ensured that product selections met programme demands and complied with relevant standards.
Execution
VIP supplied the full range of expansion products in line with the installation schedule, ensuring materials were delivered efficiently and in the correct sequence for site progress. Coordination with the contractor helped prevent delays and ensured that the expansion components integrated smoothly into the wider mechanical installation. Our focus remained on reliability, compliance and practical support, with our team on hand to respond quickly to any queries during the supply phase.
The Outcome
The completed facility now provides The Hut Group with a modern, efficient base for logistics and content creation. The expansion products installed support safe thermal movement and help protect the integrity of the mechanical systems over time. The project reflected VIP’s ability to supply high-quality expansion solutions with knowledgeable, responsive support that contractors can rely on.
