L&G fills 100,000 sq ft North Wales shed
Boccard UK, which provides engineering solutions across sectors from food to pharma, has signed a 12-year lease on the Deeside unit.
Landlord Legal & General marketed the 100,000 sq ft unit, located off Tenth Avenue at Deeside, to prospective tenants late last year. Originally developed by Easter Developments, the 15-year-old building’s only other previous occupier Westbridge Furniture served notice of its plans to vacate in November.
Boccard emerged as the preferred bidder and has now commenced fit-out of the unit, which is located on a six-acre site. The deal forms part of the company’s growth plans.
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“The unit provides us with the platform and flexibility to expand our existing operations in the North Wales and UK market to satisfy our current customers and attract future business opportunities,” said Douglas McQueen, managing director, Boccard UK.
“We are underway with an extensive fit-out, including the installation of our digital production management system “BocTrack”, which is pivotal to our manufacturing efficiency.
“Additionally, we are undertaking several refurbishment upgrades to make the unit work for our purposes and a showcase for our business.”
Legat Owen and JLL advised L&G on the deal.
Mark Diaper, director, Legat Owen, said: “Securing Boccard at the outset of the marketing campaign confirms the strong interest in the Deeside area from occupiers and has resulted in a limited vacancy period and minimal interruption for the landlord.
“The investment by Boccard in North Wales is testament to the skills and facilities in the region. The site will provide them with the expansion they need including manufacturing space and external lay down areas drawing on the existing workforce.”
Ruth Leighton, director, JLL added: “The unit has only had one occupier prior to this letting and provides a quality manufacturing warehouse with good eaves, power and large yard to meet modern requirements.
“Deeside has excellent links to the national motorway network, rail and ports and is seen as a strong area in the local economy.”
Boccard was unrepresented.
