Exertis plans major Lancashire expansion

Burnley Bridge Business Park is set to welcome its largest occupier after technology distribution business, Exertis, signed a contract with developers, Eshton, for a 543,620 sq ft national distribution centre at the 70-acre park.

Exertis distributes more than 350 technology brands and works with 14,000 customers across Europe, Exertis is the latest occupier to be announced at Burnley Bridge Business Park, following deals with Birchall Foodservice, YESSS Electrical and Equinox Building Services Ltd.

Gerry O’Keeffe from Exertis commented: “Burnley Bridge Business Park’s superb location at junction 9 of the M65 makes it an ideal site at which to continue expansion of our distribution business.

“The new distribution operation we will build at Burnley Bridge Business Park will prepare the company for further growth while giving us a strategic geographical base in East Lancashire that complements our existing facilities in Raunds and Elland.”

James Chapman, managing director of Eshton, added: “We believe this is the largest distribution property deal in the region this year and it is not only great news for Burnley Bridge Business Park but also for the local area.

Cllr Mark Townsend told the Lancashire Telegraph: “Exertis are set to create over 300 new jobs in the borough and this is fantastic news.

“Burnley Bridge is set to create many new jobs for the area and we look forward to our continued partnership working with Eshton to secure further occupants for the site.”