Bridges Fund Management and Opus North have completed a deal to let a 10,000ft² unit at Harrogate 47 to global business Restrain Company Limited (Restrain).
The development in North Yorkshire marks the first phase with the delivery of circa 106,000ft² of speculatively developed Grade A, flexible business units.
Potato storage company Restrain has agreed a 10-year term to lease the unit, which will become its new UK HQ.
Reportedly, the new facility features larger, modern premises for the firm designed to optimise operations and enhance distribution efficiency as its global network continues to expand.
Appointed contractor Stainforth Construction has completed two terraces of flexible business units ranging in size from 5,570ft²-12,132ft², plus three detached units from 10,000ft²-21,409ft² – one of which is now occupied by Restrain.
The units are situated on a 45-acre site near Harrogate at J47 of the A1(M) in North Yorkshire, which in total comprises more than 600,000ft² of employment space for industrial, logistics, hi-tech and office uses.
Planning permission was secured from Harrogate Borough Council for the low-carbon scheme, which is targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and has the potential to support 2,000 jobs.
The next phase of construction work is due to commence shortly, which will facilitate and service the next tranche of development.
Restrain Company Limited director, Rachel Cook-Coulson, Director, said: “With our leadership team now based in the UK, we’re perfectly positioned to combine solid and focused expertise to support our expanding markets and global vision.
“The UK HQ is more than a new workspace; it’s a hub for innovation, efficiency, and collaboration that will enable us to better serve our global customer base.”
