MCR brings in Carlsberg Britvic
The drinks giant has committed to 4,800 sq ft at Blenheim Court in Solihull town centre, acquired by the Manchester property group earlier this year.
Carlsberg Britvic will occupy office space on the sixth floor of Radcliffe House’s east wing on a long-licence basis.
The firm’s move comes as Blenheim Court prepares for a multimillion-pound refurbishment, scheduled to begin in 2026, as the landlord looks to supplement design quality, ESG performance, and amenity offering.
MCR acquired the complex for £13m in March. Blenheim Court comprises Chadwick House and Radcliffe House, which offer a combined 145,836 sq ft.
Place understands that the professional team for the overhaul is yet to be confirmed.
MCR said that the forthcoming investment forms part of its strategy to reposition the campus as an amenity-led, sustainability-focused workplace for organisations seeking contemporary, versatile space.
Solihull has traditionally housed Britvic’s shared service centre, housing functions such as IT and financial services. The relocation comes at a pivotal point for the newly allied businesses, reclaiming a foothold in the town centre in a move from Drayton Road.
Carlsberg Britvic, which was formed in a January 2025 merger, is also changing things up as the enlarged business aligns its distribution network, with work starting in October on a 222,000 sq ft hub at the £2bn West Midlands Interchange in South Staffordshire.
On the Solihull move, David Bodily, director of property & facilities for Carlsberg Britvic, said: “Our move to Blenheim Court has been made possible through the close alignment and the support of the landlord throughout the process. The combination of location, amenity and future investment was a clear fit for our teams, and we’re looking forward to seeing the planned refurbishment progress.
“We’re really pleased to be back in a central Solihull location as this exciting phase of our business journey gathers pace.
“The upcoming works support our expectations around modern workspace design, wellbeing and sustainability, and we’re confident the building will continue to evolve in line with our operational needs.”
MCR said the refurbishment will deliver a full upgrade of communal areas, core facilities and reception, creating a brighter, more contemporary arrival experience with improved flow, reconfigured security and high-quality lounge and breakout zones.
Central to the refurbishment will be an overhaul of M&E, relocating substantial ground floor plant to the roof. A further improvement will be the introduction of new arrival facilities for cyclists, as well as improved changing facilities and a tenant-only onsite gym.
