Business expansion propels move

AN OFFICE interiors firm has moved its Yorkshire operation to larger premises to cope with increasing demand for its services.

Beacons Business Interiors (Bbi) has taken two new suites on Batley Business Park to accommodate the growth of its northern division, which now comprises 10 staff. 

Established in 1989, Bbi is a facilities support specialist and office interior designer. Bbi, which has annual turnover of more than £17m, operates from three main locations in the UK – Brecon, Gloucester and West Yorkshire – and employs 65 staff.

The company said that following a number of new appointments and an expanding client base it needed larger premises from its previous facility based in Dewsbury.

Peter Burchill, director of the Bbi northern office, said: “Bbi is moving from strength to strength. We’ve had a fantastic year and in the design of our new office space, we have practised what we preach. We have tried to create an area that demonstrates the unique solutions we can offer our clients.

“As well as being a practical working area, our new office is also a show room, demonstrating the options available when creating a stylish yet workable office environment.”

The northern office of Bbi was established in 2003, and has a client base spanning both the public and private sectors. Clients include The Office for National Statistics, Haden, Unilever and Atkins.

Services offered to clients by Bbi from Batley include a new mechanical and electrical (M&E) consultancy division, building and energy surveys, health and safety consultancy as well as general fit out and the provision of office furniture.

Andy Graham, Bbi group chairman, said: “This office move heralds a new phase of growth and development for Bbi, as we step up a gear in terms of our client expansion in the north of England.”