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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GALORE AT EXPANDING SILVERSTONE PARK N
ew planning consent for over 2m sq.ft of commercial development is just the
latest exciting chapter in MEPC’s development of its 131 acre site at Silverstone Park. The new consent follows the
speculative development of over 125,000 sq.ft of new industrial units by MEPC and, prior to that, a programme of presentation/upgrade work and the purchase of 82,500 sq.ft of existing stock.
(aforementioned) had been let or was under offer. However MEPC is keen to hear from manufacturing and technology- led companies with high-growth potential looking to take advantage of the remaining properties which range from 5000 to 30,000 sq.ft. Each comes
Resultantly the number of companies at
Silverstone Park has increased from 50 to over 70 since MEPC took over management of the site in late 2013. Many are high-tech companies with capabilities in advanced engineering, electronics and software development. There are also a number of professional service companies on site which support the high-tech engineering
with Government Enterprise Zone status – meaning the potential for significant business rates relief of up to £55,000 per year. Available too are options on additional industrial and storage units on site as well as professionally-serviced offices in the Silverstone Park Innovation Centre. MEPC’s vision means that the
importance of both Silverstone Park and the Technology Cluster which surrounds it as key players in the future of UK plc are increasingly being recognised by both Government and the business and finance community. It was MEPC that commissioned well-
documented research that proved the existence of a true cluster of companies with exceptional engineering abilities all within an hour’s radius of Silverstone. Now a new company, Silverstone Technology
Metrology Facility in collaboration with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence – the world leader in the science of metrology. This is the UK’s only dedicated sub-contract inspection metrology facility providing high-tech SMEs with access to state of the art precision measuring machines, networking opportunities and training.
On-going at Silverstone Park is MEPC’s
activity in the area. Companies apply their skills in a wide variety of sectors including medical, aerospace, defence, automotive and motorsport. Each has also been attracted by the world-famous Silverstone brand – Silverstone Park sits right next to the Grand Prix circuit. At the time of writing 80,000 sq.ft of the new 125,000 sq.ft speculative build
Cluster, has now been formed to promote the region as a global hub for high-tech activity and capability. Fittingly Silverstone Park sits at the heart of that Cluster. Also in the past 12 months, MEPC has
installed 21 MVA of electrical power across Silverstone Park to serve the future needs of businesses as the site expands. Furthermore July 2017 marks a year since the opening of the Silverstone Park
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commitment to create a community spirit – this is achieved through a calendar of fun social events such as quiz nights, BBQs and sports days to name just a few! Each enables companies to network and helps them to attract and retain the best people by offering a healthy work-life balance.
Availability Enquiries Jamie Catherall, DTRE Tel: +44 (0)20 3328 9097 Email:
Jamie.Catherall@
dtre.eu
More Information
www.silverstone-park.com Tel: +44 (0)1327 856000 Email:
enquiries@silverstone-park.com
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MONTHLY 2017
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