{"id":2111491,"date":"2026-05-07T11:53:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/westmidlands\/?p=2111491"},"modified":"2026-05-07T11:53:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:53:18","slug":"international-logistics-firm-signs-lease-at-20m-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/westmidlands\/news\/2111491-international-logistics-firm-signs-lease-at-20m-development","title":{"rendered":"International logistics firm signs lease at \u00a320m development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Commercial developer and investor Barberry Industrial has secured international occupier Widem Logistics on a 15-year lease at its newly completed \u00a320m logistics development in Warwick.<\/p>\n<p>The logistics operator has agreed a 15-year commitment on the newly completed 92,246 sq ft Grade A facility, known as Barberry Midbox 92.<\/p>\n<p>Situated at Junction 15 of the M40 motorway, the \u00a320m development has been designed to deliver strong environmental performance, targeting EPC A and BREEAM Outstanding accreditation.<\/p>\n<p>The scheme incorporates a range of sustainability and employee wellbeing features, including EV charging infrastructure, rooftop solar PV, landscaped green space, upgraded welfare amenities and outdoor recreational facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan Robinson, development director at Barberry, said: \u201cSecuring a 15-year lease with Widem Logistics is a fantastic result for Barberry and a strong endorsement of both the quality of this scheme and its prime location at Tournament Fields of J15 M40.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe fact that a high-quality occupier has been secured so quickly following practical completion underlines the strength of demand for best-in-class, sustainable industrial and logistics space across the Midlands. Midbox 92 has been designed to meet the evolving needs of modern businesses, and we are delighted to have secured a long-term occupier for the building. It is also one of three BREEAM outstanding warehouses within a 30-mile radius of the site.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The agreement marks a further expansion of Widem Logistics\u2019 UK footprint as the company continues to scale operations across Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Russell Green, UK managing director at Widem Logistics, said: \u201cThis new facility at Tournament Fields represents an important step in Widem Logistics\u2019 continued growth in the UK. The building\u2019s high specification, excellent connectivity and strong sustainability credentials make it an ideal fit for our operational requirements.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s been refreshing to partner with Barberry on this development. The approach and flexibility was extremely well received and made this transaction seamless for us. We look forward to establishing a long-term presence in Warwick.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The development completes the final plot at the 50-acre Tournament Fields Business Park, which is home to a number of international occupiers and benefits from direct access to the M40 corridor.<\/p>\n<p>Property advisers Savills and Waring &amp; Co acted as retained agents for Barberry on the scheme.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 15-year term has been agreed on a newly completed 92,246 sq ft unit<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":266702,"featured_media":2111492,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"coauthors":[127717],"class_list":["post-2111491","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-property","tag-coventry-and-warwickshire","tag-featured-story"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - 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