Plastics specialist relocates after successful first year
A successful first year of trading has prompted a plastics specialist to relocate to larger premises in Leeds.
Plasticolour has moved to Ashfield Close on the Whitehall Road Industrial Estate after signing a five-year tenancy deal with commercial and industrial landlord Towngate.
The company, which supplies polymers and colours to the injection and extrusion moulding industry and specialises in the production of small-batch bespoke orders, celebrated a successful first year of trading in March.
Formerly based in Armley, the team has moved into the 2,397 sq ft unit at Ashfield Close as it prepares for further growth.
Plasticolour’s managing director Ian Morgan said: “We had a brilliant first year in business, and once we realised that we were on track to at least double in size over our second, it became clear that additional space was needed to expand our operations. As well as increased warehouse square footage and larger offices, we also required better accessibility for larger vehicles to fulfil our delivery and collection needs.
“Ashfield Close was actually the first place we looked at, and even though we scoped out other similarly sized premises in the Leeds area, nothing could beat it for suitability or affordability. Plus, it was obvious that Towngate shared our values of providing excellent customer service and building great relationships, so the choice was easy.”
Towngate’s property manager Tom Lamb said: “Thanks to its combined warehouse and trade counter offerings, proximity to Leeds city centre and accessibility to the M621, Ashfield Close is a favourite amongst industrial firms. We are delighted to welcome Plasticolour as the site’s newest tenant and now that Unit 7 has been leased, the whole estate is fully occupied.”
