A family-run Birmingham architectural hardware business has taken on the lease of a high-specification warehouse in Solihull to aid its expansion.
Harris Lamb’s Commercial Agency team was instructed by Control Equipment (UK) Ltd to assign its 10-year lease on Unit 3 Radial Park, a high-quality mid-box unit of 23,163 sqft for the remainder of its duration.
The property saw strong levels of interest from a high number of regional businesses prior to terms being agreed with Consort Architectural Hardware, with minimal void period.
Neil Slade, who oversaw the transaction, said: “Radial Park is a high-specification speculative development built in 2021 by Canmoor / IPIF. Birmingham Business Park is one of the prime commercial destinations in the region with groundbreaking rents achieved being within five minutes of the national motorway network and well-appointed for Birmingham Airport and Birmingham International Railway Station.
“Control Equipment (UK) Ltd asked us to assign their lease on Unit 3, that was handed over refurbished and being an effective as-new unit with fitted canteen, 8m haunch height and good external provision.
“The demand for high-quality industrial property within the West Midlands, especially in anchor destinations, remains very strong. The Solihull and South Birmingham market is one that is particularly highly sought after, with little existing mid-box supply and hence no surprise this property was taken quickly after our appointment.
Established in 1970, Consort began as an ironmongery business operating from a small Birmingham warehouse and has expanded into a global brand operating on four continents, with one of the most comprehensive and certified ranges on the market.
Daniel May, director at Consort Architectural Hardware said: “As we enter a new chapter of growth as a company, we required a multi-functional workspace that would support our long-term business goals whilst helping us strengthen our core values of culture and innovation. With its size, state-of-the-art facilities and strategic location, the site at Radial Park was the perfect match for us. The move marks a major milestone for Consort and we’re looking forward to the years ahead.”
Neil added: “This is a fantastic success story for the business, which has remained a family-run operation despite its extensive growth and has remained true to its Birmingham roots. Taking this lease on will enable Consort to continue to grow and develop as it further builds on its global reputation.
