Solihull-based family firm expands into 42,000 sq ft at Blythe Valley

Family-owned firm Reeley is the latest letting at Blythe Valley Park’s Connexion II industrial scheme, taking 42,000 sq ft.

Solihull-based Reeley, a specialist in lifts, escalators and stairlift components will be taking the unit on a 10-year lease. The firm was founded in 1989 by Harold Reeley and is now owned and managed by his daughter, Angie. During this time the business has grown into a multimillion-pound operation, with a turnover of £3.5m.

Explaining the growth of Reeley and its decision to relocate from Monkspath to Connexion II, managing director Angie Smith said: “I took over the business in 1999 after my dad died from a sudden illness. Mum was dependent on the business for income and I had to step up fast and hit the floor running.

“Working alongside my husband, Gary, we operated from our spare bedroom and soon our can-do attitude, technical knowledge and fast response built us a strong reputation in the industry.

“Here we are now taking space to future-proof the business for another 20 years to accommodate growth for the next generation, which includes my daughter and her husband.

“The unit is a big move up, but we’ve been looking for a while and we know opportunities like this don’t come along very often. Connexion II is the full package – the building, the location and the setting”.

Reeley will relocate in February 2023 with the first unit at Connexion ready for occupation in December of this year.

Deborah Fennel Park Manager at Blythe Valley Park said: “Reeley is going to fit right in at Blythe Valley Park. They share many of the values of our forward-thinking office occupiers who want a first-class working environment with wellbeing as its focus.

“Positioned right at the front of the business park, Connexion II offers convenient access for their trade customers and I think their team will enjoy many of our community events too”.

Blythe Valley Park is owned by Frasers Property combining industrial and offices with occupiers including Gymshark, Lounge Underwear, Siemens, Oracle, GKN Aerospace, Wavenet and ZF Group.

CBRE and Savills are agents on Connexion II.