Leeds manufacturer targets expansion with Spectrum Park move

Union Industries, a Leeds-based manufacturing company, has significantly expanded operations after letting 16,500 sq ft of industrial space just off Hunslet Road at Spectrum Park.

Union Industries has signed a 10-year lease on the newly refurbished building at Spectrum Park, which is also owned by Leeds-based property company Rushbond Plc.

The 70,000 sq ft business park features four industrial units, which also houses a Land Rover dealership Farnell’s sales and service centres.

Union Industries manufacturers high speed industrial doors and also produces a wide range of hazard protection and heat retention solutions, as well as bespoke heavy duty fabric engineered products including industrial curtains, covers, tarpaulins, ropes, netting, mesh and ratchets.

Established in 1972, the company’s head office is located close to Spectrum Park at Angel’s Wing on Whitehouse Street.

Richard Baker from Rushbond said: “Spectrum Park is just minutes away from both the motorway network and Leeds city centre, which makes it a highly sought after location. Union Industries is a very well-respected Leeds business with a strong local heritage and the company is already a major property occupier in this part of Leeds, which makes them a welcome addition to Spectrum Park so we’re delighted to be able to facilitate the company’s next phase of growth.”

Andrew Lane, managing director at Union Industries, added: “This latest expansion follows a very exciting few months at Union Industries. In November 2014, we became an Employee Owned company meaning every single employee now owns shares in the business which is great for everyone, especially as the improving economy is helping to drive demand for our products on a global scale, with both new and existing customers.

“Expanding our operations at Spectrum Park gives us an extremely high quality industrial space, conveniently located for Angel’s Wing, and it will enable us to service the increase in business that we are experiencing as we embark on our next phase of growth.”

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