Grating specialist secures new HQ in Staffordshire

Lichtgitter UK, a grating specialist, has acquired a 45,360 sq ft industrial property on a 2.99-acre site in Cannock.

The warehouse, formerly the Autosmart International site, will be transformed into the company’s new headquarters, complete with two-storey offices, a canteen, and mezzanine space.

Lichtgitter was initially established as a standard panel supplier for the stock holding trade but has since evolved to offer pre-made gratings and stair treads.

With over 30 years of experience, the company has built a reputation for its expertise in design and manufacturing, leveraging advanced automated CAD/CAM technology.

Harris Lamb facilitated the acquisition, while JLL represented the seller.

Matthew Tilt, who oversaw the market search and acquisition on Lichtgitter’s behalf, said: “As the business’s reputation and customer base has expanded, so too did its property requirements, and we were instructed to identify and acquire a well-appointed industrial site where the company could base its operations.

“Having undertaken an extensive search of the market, we identified the former Autosmart International site on Walsall Road in Cannock as a desirable opportunity for the business. Located within proximity to the M6, M6 Toll and M54, the site, which also incorporates a 60-metre yard and 40 marked car parking spaces, is well-located for the UK motorway network, and with just 31% site coverage, it provides ample room for the business’s future growth.

“With industrial opportunities being in high demand throughout the Midlands, suitable freehold sites are extremely hard to come by and we are thrilled to have successfully seen this acquisition through to completion.”

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