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SAFEQUIP LTD MOVE INTO CLIFTON TRADE PARK, BLACKPOOL

16th December 2020

Whittle Jones, agents acting on behalf of Northern Trust Company Ltd, are pleased to announce that Safequip Ltd have moved into Unit 4 at Clifton Trade Park on a 3 year lease agreement.

Clifton Trade Park is located close to Junction 4 of the M55 and comprises of two terraces and a standalone industrial unit arranged in a courtyard setting. The terraces are divided into one of single storey workshop / industrial units, and the second houses a ground floor of workshop / industrial units with a first floor of recently refurbished studio offices.

Established in 2000, Safequip is recognised as one of the leading suppliers and manufacturers of water rescue PPE and equipment to professional users including Industrial marine workers, the Coast Guard, Public Safety Professionals such as Police Officers, Firefighters, and Water Rescue Teams. They have recently introduced a new product brand ‘IONIC’ with distinctive logo which will be more visible on their products. For more details on the products they have available please visit their website at https://safequip.co.uk/

Phil Brown, Operations Director at Safequip Ltd commented “Due to continued expansion we had been on the lookout for suitable premises within the North West region and the unit at Clifton Trade Park met all of our requirements, with the added benefit of a local skilled workforce. This will be the third production facility we have opened in the UK which will provide us with the opportunity to meet our continued demand. The site at Blackpool is already busy manufacturing our IONIC inflatable rescue boats.

Lizzie and the team at Whittle Jones have been really supportive in helping us move in and get set up in a timely manner.

Lizzie Woodburn, Lettings / Management Surveyor at Whittle Jones added “I am delighted to welcome Phil and his team at Safequip to Clifton Trade Park. We were pleased that we could accommodate the right space for their needs and look forward to working with them on their future occupational requirements.”

The industrial units at Clifton Trade Park, range from 585 sq ft up to 5,625 sq ft, whilst the studio offices range from 103 sq ft (1 person) up to 1,203 sq ft (10 plus persons). Units can be combined subject to availability to provide a larger floor area. 

Externally, the estate benefits from a good parking ratio with communal circulation space. The estate is fully fenced with secure gated access across the front entrance to the estate. 

For more details about Clifton Trade Park please visit the dedicated website at https://www.blackpoolbusinessspace.co.uk/ or contact us on 01257 238666 or via email: northwest@whittlejones.co.uk to arrange a viewing.

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