Digital branding firm moves into revamped building
A business specialising in bringing brands to life has become the first occupier of a revamped building in Beverley.
Miller Graphics UK, which is part of the Miller Graphics Group operating in 11 countries worldwide, was based at Carnaby Industrial Estate in Bridlington for almost three decades, providing digital brand imaging and other services to its many clients.
Now the business has relocated to office space across the full top floor of Minster House, which has been modernised by developer Wykeland Group under a £550,000 restoration and refurbishment programme.
Miller Graphics UK has also invested more than £40,000 to create the perfect space for its 20-strong team on the second floor of Minster House, which forms part of Beverley’s Flemingate centre.
Two floors of the 10,000 sq ft building remain available, with suites available from 1,325 sq ft to 6,180 sq ft.
Ged Crossland, site manager at Miller Graphics UK, said: “We’re really excited to have moved in and to be enjoying much improved facilities in a lighter, more characterful, yet modern office.
“Bridlington and the East Coast is lovely, but it’s isolated. Beverley has a much more central position and Minster House is a fantastic find in a great location, as there are shops, restaurants, bars and a hotel on our doorstep at Flemingate.
“One of the key reasons for this move is that we want to be in a location where it’s easier to attract new people and clients, because we’re all about growth.
“The region is growing as an area specialising in digital solutions and services and we’re delighted to be part of that.
“The infrastructure for digital businesses is great, the digital community at the C4DI tech hub in Hull is a massive draw and this brings us closer to them, which is all so positive.”
Miller Graphics UK’s 3,300 sq ft third floor office space includes room for up to 10 additional members of staff as the business continues to grow, as well as a boardroom, meeting spaces, kitchen, toilets and shower.
Crossland added: “We can’t wait to bring existing and new customers to Flemingate to see our new home. Some customers even want to hold their meetings in our boardroom, so it’s already an attractive location for them, as well as us.”
Minster House dates back to the 19th century and was once used as a warehouse for the former Hodgson’s Tannery, which was one of Beverley’s biggest employers for more than 150 years until its closure in 1978.
Used as offices in recent years, the building has been vacant for more than a year after previous tenants were relocated to allow for the restoration and reconfiguration scheme.
Wykeland appointed Hull-based Stubbs Brothers to carry out the modernisation.
John Gouldthorp, asset manager of Hull-based Wykeland, said: “Miller Graphics UK committed to Minster House prior to the refurbishment, so we have worked with them very closely during the works as their new office space took shape.
“It’s great to see the team in place and enjoying all the benefits of working in newly-refurbished, prestige offices in such a thriving and attractive location.”
