New Birchwood Park home for Warrington startup WRK Training

WRK Training, a startup providing ISO management system standards and compliance training services, has moved into Birchwood Park.

Founded in 2016, the company will now operate from the Warrington-based business park’s Newton House scheme.

WRK Training’s aim is to offer clients a one-stop shop for their training needs, with a focus on courses for the quality, health, safety and environmental (QHSE) sectors.

The firm has already attracted a raft of national and international clients, including oil and gas giant Shell, listed water company United Utilities and delivery business Whistl.

Rachel Runcieman, customer relationship manager at WRK Training, said: “We viewed several office spaces and business parks in the Warrington area when setting up our own business, but none of them quite matched up to the fantastic facilities we’ve become accustomed to here at Birchwood Park.

“The location is perfect with easy access to rail and road links, and we’re part of a vibrant business community of over 165 organisations, which provides endless networking opportunities that will no doubt be invaluable to our growth.”

She added: “To top it all off, we’re right opposite the gym and have lovely views across the lake. I can’t fault Birchwood Park and I’d absolutely recommend it to any business looking to set up a new base.”

Birchwood Park commercial director Martin O’Rourke commented: “It’s always encouraging when current occupiers choose to relocate within the park rather than move elsewhere.

“With the highest number of start-ups in the North West here in Warrington, and the sixth highest in the country, we’ve worked hard to ensure we’re offering a truly nurturing environment for young businesses eyeing growth.”

He continued: “We’ve seen many small organisations go from strength to strength at Newton House, and we look forward to seeing the success of WRK Training here.”

Birchwood Park is run by asset management firm PATRIZIA UK.

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