Manufacturer creates nearly 50 jobs as it doubles size of premises

An award-winning designer and manufacturer of outdoor equipment has moved into new premises in Clay Cross, Derbyshire after securing a £1.3 million commercial mortgage from HSBC UK – creating nearly 50 jobs in the process.

Hubaco, the parent company of Terra Nova Equipment and online schoolwear supplier YourSchoolUniform.com, has relocated from its old 16,000 sq ft facility to a 32,000 sq ft new-build unit in anticipation of future growth.

The move has brought a significant number of full and part-time jobs to the area.

Terra Nova Equipment, best known for its camping and expedition equipment, holds multiple Guinness World Records for the lightest tent. YourSchoolUniform, meanwhile, supplies schoolwear and sportswear to primary and secondary schools across the UK, including bespoke printed garments for clubs, trips and leavers.

Andy Utting, CEO at Terra Nova Equipment, said: “To meet customer demand and build on our bespoke services, we needed to make the move to larger premises. We’re confident that with increased production capacity, we can grow the business further whilst maintaining the high quality of our end product. The support of Chris Smith, our relationship manager at HSBC UK, was key to making our move happen.”

David Tomlinson, area director for business banking in East Midlands, HSBC UK, added: “Hubaco and its subsidiaries had outgrown its previous workspace so the move to larger premises has enabled the business to operate more efficiently and provide better service as it expands into new marketplaces. HSBC UK was committed to supporting the business’s expansion plans and we wish them all the best for the future.”