Translift Bendi expands its Redditch base

FORKLIFT truck maker Translift Bendi has announced a major £359,000 expansion of its headquarters in Redditch.

Based in Padgets Lane, South Moons Moat, it has bought a nearby factory/warehouse unit for its new UK parts centre.

The firm has acquired another 10,000 sq ft for planned growth in addition to the parts centre complex which itself represents 4,229 sq ft.

Paul Overfield, Bendi operations director, said: “Like many manufacturers we have used the Eastern Europe and Asian manufacturing route to great success over recent years.

“High local manufacturing costs and an incredibly fast growing market meant we had to source engineering partners with the right ability and the right cost base.

“However, we ultimately decided the only way forward for our industry and our country was to bring it all back home – Britain now has a competitive cost base, all the required skills and, hopefully, a growing focus from the Government to assist.”

The property deal was put together by locally based agents John Truslove. Partner Ian Parker said: “It is thrilling to see a terrific West Midlands manufacturer developing in this way.

“This is great news for Redditch and the wider region. We are very pleased to have played a small part in their success.”

Translift Bendi has a £25m turnover with 30% of output being exported.

Major customers include Asda, B&Q and DHL.