A shower and tap manufacturer is set to move its UK headquarters to Warwick as it aims to double the size of the business in the next five years.

Hansgrohe is investing more than £5 million into its UK subsidiary to increase employee numbers, enhance marketing and expand its UK market.

The south German firm is taking on a new, purpose-built head office at Tournament Fields, having outgrown its existing facilities in Esher, Surrey.

The company says it has ambitions to become a complete bathroom provider.

The new head office is in excess of 40,000 square ft and is more than double the size of its existing facilities.

Expected to be fully operational from July 2023, the new location will include almost 5000 square ft of dedicated showroom space, as well as a training facility, 'installer academy' and customer service teams.

The company is providing roles for everyone who currently works at the Esher site.

Jay Phillips, managing director of Hansgrohe UK&I, commented: "This is an incredibly exciting time for everyone associated with Hansgrohe UK&I.

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"We have ambitious plans to take Hansgrohe forward in the coming years, and the investment in this state-of-the-art new head office is a vital part of making this a success.

"Having everything available under one roof, from a spacious showroom and training, to warehousing and distribution, will ensure we're able to best meet the needs of our busy customers and support them with their business.

"This also reinforces our goal to be the 'easiest to do business with' partner and will further improve our already high levels of stock and service.

"Our people are a huge part of our plans and we're looking forward to them joining us on this journey. We'll continue to operate from our Esher site to ensure there are no disruptions to service during the transition period.

"We plan to be fully operational by summer next year with the showroom and Installer Academy designed and built specifically for the needs of the UK market.

"We have a great brand and products, and an amazing team here at Hansgrohe UK&I, and now we will have an ideal new head office we can all be proud to call our home."