Re-bound have taken a lease on Unit 8 Boleyn Court.  Re-Bound Products Ltd are a new business that produce 100% recycled rubber chippings for use on children’s playgrounds and in flower beds and so on, Re-Bound Products Ltd will also be releasing 2 new products in Mid September . 

Syntor Fine Chemicals Ltd have also taken two units at Boleyn Court.  Syntor Fine Chemicals Ltd develop and supply fine chemicals to the Pharmaceutical, agrochemical, aroma and electronic industries. 

Despite the economic downturn, businesses are still looking for commercial property and Manor Park has proved to be an area of choice for many businesses. 

First Investments Ltd have further industrial units available from 7,117sq ft to 35,000 sq ft – contact Carla on 01257 263 010 for further information.

First Investments decided to try something new and take part in the Logistics Link Live 2011.  The event is one of the largest Logistics events in the UK and this year had a 13% increase in core visitor numbers and offered over 100 exhibitors and numerous seminars. This year’s Logistic Link Live event ran alongside Subcon which is the international subcontract and manufacturing show which also brought in increased visitors and exhibitors.

First Investments were well received at the show and had a very prominent position at the show and made some exciting new contacts.

First Investments are now looking at other exhibitions/events to take part in.

If you attended the Logistics Link Live or Subcon Event – get in touch.

Logistics Link Live website: http://live.logisticslink.co.uk/ 

Subcon Website: http://www.subconshow.co.uk/en/Visitor-Zone/Visitor-Zone.aspx

Toolstation who are already one of the UK’s largest multi-channel suppliers of building and construction products  have a rapidly expanding portfolio of trade counter outlets  throughout the UK now totalling in excess of 80.

Alastair Andrews, a partner at Commercial Property Agents Loveday & Loveday commented, “Toolstation will be a significant new occupier to both Swindon and the Lynton Road development at Cheney Manor.  Their range of products and reputation for excellent value for money will be of enormous appeal to local trades and I expect them to do extremely well in this location.

Philip MacLauchlan of Adept Consultancy who advised Toolstation commented, “We are looking forward to opening in the town as part of our ongoing strategy to open 2 or 3 new trade counters every month throughout the UK”.

Three further units of 5,000 sq ft.  Further information is available from First Investments or our joint agents Loveday and Loveday or King Sturge.

People in Belper, Derbyshire, were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity this autumn, thanks to national property investment and management company, First Investments.

On 24th October, for one day only, the fifth and sixth floors of First Investments’ East Mill, Belper’s most famous landmark, were open to the public for the first time since the mill was established in 1912.

The opportunity presented visitors with the chance to see inside the iconic building, and to enjoy magnificent views of the town.

Visitors were also able to buy produce from local stall holders, who had been invited to set up within the building.

Belper has been recognised as part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, and the open day was part of the annual Discovery Day programme.

Heritage site coordinator, local author and historian, Adrian Farmer, described the event as a “massively exciting opportunity”.

Tim Knowles, managing director of Chorley based First Investments, which is itself based in a historic mill building – Botany Bay – said: “It was a genuine pleasure to be able to offer local people the chance to see inside one of our most historic properties.”

In the face of the current economic climate, “Air Link” continue to grow and expand; now renting 34% of the space at Hay Hall Works, Tyseley, owned by First Investments.

Air Link first approached First Investments in 2008, with regards to taking the 15th Century Manor House at Hay Hall Business Park as their head office.

Air Link continued to grow and in January 2009, negotiations started on the possibility of taking a 96,684 sq ft warehouse, but the unit was in an unlettable state, due to the previous tenants who had gone into liquidation.

First Investments carried out an extensive project of works, including-

• New Floor
• Totally re cladding the building
• New electric roller doors installed
• New surfaced trailer yard
• New toilet block
• Extensive roof repairs
• New Gutters and drainage
• On completion of the works, a 3 year lease was agreed.

Air Link , were growing at great strengths which resulted in a letting of March this year, for 6,000 sq ft of office space at the Redfern suites.

Due to the prime location, and the site being in good condition, Hay Hall is now a thriving Industrial estate.

Capital Court, the flagship Brentford office building of fast growing property investment and management company, First Investments, is fully-let, reflecting a strong performance nationwide for the firm, which manages an 8,000,000 sq ft (743,200 sq m) commercial property portfolio, which is now 77% occupied.

The owner of the four storey Capital Court on Capital Interchange Way, has let 5,487 sq ft (510 sq m) to Fashionizer Ltd, enabling the couture uniform supplier to consolidate its split site Chiswick and Acton operation into a single spacious suite.

The 15 year old clothing firm supplies high quality, bespoke uniforms to the hospitality and corporate markets. Clients include Claridges, Westfield London, British Airways, Gordon Ramsay Holdings, the Wolseley and Mandarin Oriental hotels and leading cosmetics brands.

Said Fashionizer Ltd managing director, Debbie Leon: “The relocation to Capital Court has enabled the organisation to enjoy a more efficient working environment, with all staff now on one site.

“We’re currently broadening our target market beyond the UK and Europe to include the US. We’ve just launched a new natural fibre spa collection. With so many new projects in the pipeline, we are feeling the efficiency benefits particularly acutely.

“In addition to its size, Capital Court was selected on account of its accessibility, on-site parking and good facilities, which include built-in heating, air conditioning and 24 hour on-site security.”

Added First Investments’ managing director, Tim Knowles: “We’re pleased to have been able to offer Fashionizer a practical solution to its business needs, and look forward to seeing this flourishing firm go from strength to strength at Capital Court.

“We enjoy a close relationship with all of our occupiers, and this enables us to work with them and give appropriate support as they grow.

“In our experience, our flexible approach is also of great value to tenants when their markets are being tested, as many are at the moment.

“Indeed, we believe that this unique relationship with our occupiers has helped us to achieve such national success in a difficult economic climate.”