Vantage Park proving a magnet for occupiers

A NEW business and trade park in Coventry has attracted two retailers and created 40 jobs.

Vantage Park, just off the A444 near the existing Gallagher Retail Park, has reached practical completion.

The new business park has been developed by The Wigley Group and features four units from 4,000 sq ft to 12,000 sq ft.

F1Autocentres has announced it will occupy new 5,000 sq ft premises at the site creating 20 jobs.

The group is currently undergoing rapid expansion having recently opened branches in Clacton-on-Sea, Reading, Chichester, Cannock and St Albans.

Magnet, the UK’s biggest kitchen retailer, has already started to fit out its 12,000 sq ft premises and will open its new flagship store incorporating a kitchen showroom, trade counter, warehouse and offices, in August.

The two remaining 4,000 sq ft units are available through Coventry-based
commercial property agent Bromwich Hardy and JLL.

James Davies, director at The Wigley Group, said: “We are delighted to have attracted two major retailers to the new Vantage Park development.

“The new business park offers much sought-after, high-quality industrial and warehouse space perfect for firms offering trade products and services to the public.

“We have already handed over the keys to two of the units and are looking forward to seeing F1Autocentres and Magnet opening stores at the site later this year.

“The old Alfred Herbert works area has undergone considerable regeneration over the last few years including improvements to the A444 which has transformed links to the north of the city.

“Vantage Park will help to strengthen the area’s offering and we are confident that the two remaining units will receive significant interest from prospective tenants.”