Wigley warms to the task of finding Polar new offices

A COMPANY supplying tracking devices to the fitness sector has relocated to new premises in Warwick.

Polar UK, which supplies cycling computers, wearable sports devices and activity trackers, training apps and online services, has moved into a new 5,000 sq ft property on Wedgnock Industrial Estate.

The company operates in more than 80 countries and its training computers are sold through more than 35,000 retailers globally.

Polar was previously based in a 12,000 sq ft building elsewhere in Warwick. The building included an 8,000 sq ft warehouse which was used to distribute products around the UK until 2014 when shipping moved to Amsterdam.

The company wanted to move to a more suitable nearby premises to ensure it could keep its workforce and called on Coventry-based property, risk and facilities management firm, The Wigley Group, to help with the relocation.

John Gibbs, Polar UK finance director, said: “We wanted to stay reasonably close so we could retain our staff. Essentially we wanted the same amount of office space but without the warehouse which was now obsolete to our needs.”

Once it had found the new premises, the Wigley Group’s facilities management division was appointed to fit-out the new building which included dividing up the two floors and creating a new kitchen.

James Davies, of The Wigley Group, said: “Many companies find that their commercial space no longer meets their needs but aren’t sure what their options are.

“I’m delighted that we’ve been able to find Polar UK the right commercial property which meets their current and anticipated future needs.”