Ophthalmic instruments firm can see the way ahead after acquiring new premises

OPHTHALMIC instruments supplier Topcon GB has acquired new premises in Staffordshire to support its development going forward.

The company, part of Topcon Europe, has agreed a deal on a unit at Sandy Hill in Tamworth, which provides the firm with the office space and storage facilities it required.

The terms of the acquisition have not been revealed.

The company had appointed property consultants FHP to find the right premises to serve as its Midlands headquarters.

Tim Gilbertson, of FHP, said Topcon had very specific requirements for its new facility and the search for suitable accommodation had been extensive.

Nevertheless, he said the search had been a smooth one and the company was pleased with its new base, both for the facilities it provided and for the area’s strong transport links.

Mr Gilbertson said: “It was a pleasure to be recommended to provide acquisition advice for Topcon and it has been an equal pleasure to deal with them throughout this acquisition which has gone smoothly from the word go.  

“As a result from working closely with both our client and their solicitors, we have managed to facilitate a smooth passage thorough what can be difficult negotiations and have found an ideal home for their expansion. We wish them well for the future.”

Paul King, operations manager at Topcon, said: “The fact that I think it was a very smooth process with very few problems is testimony to the fact that the accusation has been handled professionally and in a timely manner.”

Click here to sign up to receive our new South West business news...
Close