The 30 new jobs will be created by the Depa UK. Worldwide, Depa employs more than 8,000.
Depa will operate its UK and European operations from its new offices in Riverside Park, Middlesbrough, specialising in full-scope fit out and furnishing projects for luxury hotels, apartments, airports, shops, yachts, theme parks and business premises.
The United Arab Emirates-based company said that it has been attracted to the North East of England by its potential to be a hub for private sector enterprise, as demonstrated by investments such as the awarding of £50m of government regional growth funding to businesses in the region.
Past Depa projects have included the interior design and fit-out of landmarks including the 828m-tall metre Burj Khalifa hotel in Dubai. The company will use its new UK base to assemble an increased workforce and a robust supply chain network to service new contract wins.
“We have been impressed with the ambitions shown by Middlesbrough to become a destination of choice for inward investment and a viable location to do business,” said Depa UK CEO Paul Austin. “In addition to the high quality available commercial business space, the region has a wealth of talented people who would be welcome additions to Depa.”
He added: “The UK has been an important element of our future plans and we believe the time is right to establish a larger operation in the country. The size of the economy and vast-potential for high quality, prestigious work is very attractive to us and will allow us to further establish our credentials in the commercial, residential and hotel sectors.”
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