Dutch modular building firm Jan Snel, a subsidiary of Japanese firm Daiwa House, has opened its first UK outpost.
The company will occupy new offices in Swansea and will focus on the UK residential market, although it also plans to build in the healthcare, education and commercial sectors too.
Jan Snel is considering opening a factory in Wales and is already working on projects with developer Abode Waterhouse and housing association Coastal Housing Group to build homes on a former oil refinery site, now the Coed Darcy urban village in south Wales.
UK manager Ben Pemberton said: “We want to bring more jobs to the area and make a positive contribution to the local economy, and we are incredibly excited about what lies ahead."
Harry van Zandwijk, CEO of Jan Snel, added: "In the UK – particularly in the social housing sector – there is an urgent need for high-quality accommodation that can be delivered quickly. Modular construction is the ideal solution. By opening our UK office, we can meet this need expediently, combining our modular expertise with local market knowledge.”
