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Former Airbags International factory hits the market following closure

By Matthew Hancock-Bruce   10th Nov 2025

The former Airbags International factory is up for sale (Credit: Rightmove/Sixteen Real Estate)
The former Airbags International factory is up for sale (Credit: Rightmove/Sixteen Real Estate)

A former Congleton factory has hit the market following its closure.

The site once home to Airbags International has been listed for sale.

It comes after the manufacturing facility on Viking Way was shut down at the end of September, a move that impacted around 250 members of staff.

A spokesperson for Autoliv, Airbags International's parent company, said at the time: "In response to evolving market conditions, Autoliv has made the difficult decision to close its manufacturing textile weaving facility for curtain airbags in Congleton, UK.

"This action is part of a broader strategy to optimize our geographic footprint and align our operations with long-term business needs."

The closure impacted around 250 members of staff (Credit: Rightmove/Sixteen Real Estate)

The warehouse, Odin296, is described by Sixteen Real Estate as a 'major purpose-built manufacturing facility located within a large self-contained site'.

"Totalling 296,388 sq ft, Odin296 is a modern steel portal frame facility comprising of main warehouse, offices & stores together with yards/ parking to a number of elevations providing good loading and extensive car parking," the listing adds.

The price of the 11.62-acre site is only available on application.

     

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