Kitchen company serves up new jobs
AKITCHEN company with turnover in the millions has set up its headquarters in at Kingsway Business Park.
Contractor Nobilia GB has officially opened its new warehouse and head offices at the business park in Rochdale.
The company, which has operated in the UK for 20 years is the sole supplier of German manufactured Nobilia kitchens to property developers in England, Scotland and Wales,m has taken a 55,000 sq ft unit on a 20 year lease.
The new premises are the biggest investment in the company’s history, and represent a significant vote of confidence in Kingsway from a rapidly growing company.
The relocation - Nobilia GB has moved to Rochdale from West Yorkshire - is part of the company’s long term strategy to cut remedial times from three weeks to 48 hours for UK orders.
Claire Jones, Nobilia’s Head of Sales, said: “We chose Kingsway as we deliver all over the UK, and it is right next to the M62 motorway.
“Kingsway also offered the space we needed to put all of our logistics and offices in one location, making our entire operation more efficient. With this move we hope to be able to deliver a seamless service to our clients by delivering remedial items within 48 hours.”
Nobilia GB has invested a considerable amount in the new unit including new racking, a sprinkler system, improved warehouse flooring, training rooms and workshops, air conditioning, canteen and break out area, as well as office fit-out and furnishings.
In addition, the company has installed a loading lift system.
The move will create 20 new jobs in Rochdale in the next two years in addition to the 55 staff that have relocated to Kingsway from Yorkshire.
Rochdale Borough Council and Rochdale Development Agency (RDA) both supported Nobilia with their relocation and expansion project at Kingsway.
Councillor John Blundell of Rochdale Borough Council, who is a director of the RDA, said: “This is a significant investment in Rochdale by a thriving company, and the fact that Nobilia GB has chosen to relocate to the borough is further evidence of Rochdale’s growing reputation as a place to do business.”
The Nobilia deal takes the total development at Kingsway to 3.5million sq ft, with 2million sq ft still available.