http://www.orbit-developments.co.ukOrbit Developments RSS Feeden-gbMon, 20 May 2013 20:28:00 GMThttp://www.orbit-developments.co.uk/news/2013/4/19/stockport-business-awards-2013-launch.aspx Around 100 people turned out at Robinsons Brewery last week for the launch of Stockport Business Awards 2013. Ben Poland of main sponsors and organisers Clarke Nicklin gave a presentation on the night to guests, which included last year's award winners, to explain what they can expect from the awards in their second year. Ben said: "This year is all about building on the success and momentum gained last year. One thing the awards really highlighted is that Stockport is full of excellent businesses and they all have success stories to share. We want this year to be a bigger, better event that uncovers more fantastic companies doing great work here in Stockport!" Nominations are now officially open for the awards, and businesses have the choice of 11 Categories to enter. Andrew Baggott, Managing Partner at Clarke Nicklin commented: "The categories are all diverse, giving us the opportunity to showcase a variety of successful businesses. It is our vision that this year even more people get behind the awards and take the opportunity to show us all what they can do. We are working towards the goal of creating a vibrant, successful business community in the Stockport Borough." The full list of Categories are: Business of the Year (Turnover £5m+) Business of the Year (Turnover £1 to £5m) Business of the Year (up to £1m) Most Promising Young Business Award Business Person of the Year The Award for Innovation and Design Independent Retailer of the Year Employer of the Year Award Best International/Export Trade Company The Special Recognition Award The Award for Most Responsible Company The organisers are also calling for applications to be this year's Charity Partner. Last year they collected almost £4,500 for the Stockport-based Seashell Trust and are hoping to match that again this year. If you'd like to become the charity partner please send your application to chelseam@clarkenicklin.co.uk by 30th April. The Stockport Business Awards' greatest strength is that it is an event set up for businesses by businesses. It is organised by accountancy practice Clarke Nicklin, and headline sponsors are high profile businesses from the region; Orbit Developments, Gorvins Solicitors and NatWest. For sponsorship opportunities, entry forms, and any other information see www.stockportbusinessawards.co.uk. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:27:07 GMThttp://www.orbit-developments.co.uk/news/2013/4/3/car-loan-4u-continue-to-buck-trends-and-expand-with-landlord-orbit-developments.aspx Car Loan 4U - the UK's No.1 online car finance specialist - continues to buck trends as they grow from strength to strength at their Macclesfield base. The local business first set up as a two person office at Orbit Developments' business centre located at Beechfield House in 2006. The online car finance specialist have since significantly expanded their business on three occasions bringing their total occupation up to 8,926 sq ft.  The most recent expansion in 2012 saw Car Loan 4U more than double in size from 40 up to over 110 employees. Over the last year, Car Loan 4U has established themselves as the UK's number one online car finance specialist, leading to record website visitors and car loan completions. Since the business first launched, Orbit Developments have supported the car finance experts by accommodating their expansion requirements and supporting their growth along the way providing hassle free, office moves and affordable lease agreements. Car Loan 4U is currently based across two floors at Winterton House, Lyme Green Retail & Business Park. The retail park boasts an array of brands including Next, Pets at Home and Harvey's. Tony Jones, Managing Director of Orbit Developments, commented: "Car Loan 4U are a fine example of a start-up business who have grown from strength to strength with us and operate a highly successful business. We pride ourselves on offering bespoke office solutions for all types of businesses from start-ups to more established businesses allowing for business growth along the way." Car Loan 4U offers a wide range of car finance deals regardless of the customer's history or circumstances to give a fast decision on loan applications for new and used cars, which can be underwritten, approved and paid in just 30 minutes. James Wilkinson, Managing Director of Car Loans 4U, commented: "We are delighted with the way Orbit Developments have handled our expansion requirements over the years. On each occasion it has been imperative that our day to day business operations were not interrupted during our office moves and Orbit have worked hard to ensure that interruption was kept to a minimum. As a company, the last 12 months have been our most successful yet, which has seen us double both in terms of revenue and team members." Orbit Developments has offices available to let from 1 person up to 100. Bespoke packages are available for all types of businesses whether you are a start-up business or an expanding business requiring additional office space. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:19:08 GMThttp://www.orbit-developments.co.uk/news/2013/3/27/macclesfield-and-wilmslow-business-awards-return-for-2013-to-recognise-business-excellence-across-east-cheshire.aspx The launch of the Macclesfield & Wilmslow Business Awards 2013 was hosted by Orbit Developments at Greenway House, Tytherington Business Park on Monday 25th March 2013. Tony Jones from Orbit Developments welcomed guests including the event sponsors and winners from previous years. Following on from the success of the 2011 and 2012 events, Tim Hine from NatWest Commercial was delighted to announce that the Macclesfield & Wilmslow Business Awards 2013 is returning again for a third year with the ceremony celebration taking place on Thursday 21st November 2013. Holly Moore from Make Events announced to the guests that the awards dinner will be held at Astra Zeneca in Hurdsfield, Macclesfield and that all businesses in the area, no matter what size, are welcome to enter. Tim was keen to emphasise that the awards are not just for businesses in Macclesfield & Wilmslow but for all of East Cheshire represented by the former Borough of Macclesfield. Award entries are welcomed from towns and villages across this region including Knutsford, Chelford, Alderley Edge, Styal, Handforth, Woodford, Poynton, Adlington, Bollington, Rushton Spencer, Gawsworth and Siddington. The sponsors and partners for the 2013 awards include Orbit Developments, Cooper Williamson, Thorneycroft Solicitors, R A Smart, Riskworks, UKTI, Macclesfield Express and Wilmslow Express, Cheshire's Silk 106.9, Harts Accountants, Through Creative, Make Events, Macclesfield Chamber of Commerce, My Brand Companion, Cheshire East and Sphere Printers. (Paul McLeman, Tim Hine, Alison Smart and Tony Jones) The awards will open for entries in May 2013 and entry forms will be available via the website - www.mandwawards.co.uk. For 2013 the award categories will include Business of the Year Turnover over £5 million, Business of the Year Turnover £1 million to £5 million, Business of the Year Turnover up to £1 million, Innovation & Design, Excellence in Customer Service, Green Award, Community Award, Export Award and Best Design/Creative Award. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:19:59 GMThttp://www.orbit-developments.co.uk/news/2013/3/14/new-home-for-a-new-cirrus-following-merger.aspx Leadership and brand engagement specialist Cirrus has taken more than 4,000sq ft at Orbit Developments Sandfield House, Wilmslow. The company, which works with clients including Marks & Spencer, Asda and Pentland Brands to develop leadership and brand engagement, has agreed a lease on a sizeable first floor office. As well as allowing for future growth for the company, which currently employs 45 people and a network of specialist associates, the move also sees the teams from Cirrus and The Raft, with which it merged last year, work under the same roof for the first time. The Raft recently rebranded as Cirrus. Simon Hayward, CEO of Cirrus, said: "We have been looking for the ideal office space to relocate to since merging with The Raft last year. "More than ever, clients are looking to build their brands from the inside out. Cirrus is uniquely placed to deliver this. Our merger with The Raft really enhanced our brand engagement capability. "We are working with clients to engage both their employees and their customers with their brands through a combination of skills development and great branding and communications solutions. "Our new offices reflect the vibrant, energetic culture here at Cirrus. Sharing an office will allow us to take full advantage of our unique blend of skills and expertise, as well as provide us with room to grow over the next few years." North West law firm SAS Daniels LLP, which has offices in Stockport, Macclesfield, Chester and Congleton, advised Cirrus on the new office lease. Nigel Read, a partner at the firm who led the real estate team advising on the lease, said: "Expansion in the region will always be a welcome sight so it's great to be able to help a business like Cirrus position itself for further growth. "The needs of businesses in sectors across the board are constantly altering in the current economic climate. This space is perfectly suited to a dynamic business like Cirrus and will provide them with the flexibility to adapt to and capitalise on the changing market landscape in the future." Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:33:34 GMThttp://www.orbit-developments.co.uk/news/2013/2/25/orbit-developments-announces-landmark-building-park-square-is-fully-let.aspx Orbit Developments has announced that landmark Park Square in Cheadle totalling 133,000 sq ft is now fully let following an array of recent lettings. Since the refurbishment programme completed in July 2011, Park Square has become company HQ to a variety of businesses. The building became fully let following recent transactions including a 67,500 sq ft letting to US-owned engineering consultancy 'Jacobs UK' and a 10,100 sq ft deal to pensions and business services provider 'myCSP'. Engineering firm Jacobs were impressed by the buildings on-site amenities including the staff canteen and leisure facilities and chose to merge their various Cheadle offices into one main base following their initial letting of 10,000 sq ft in October 2011. Prior to that, 'Welspun UK' who are the supplier of the UK's No1 branded towel Christy, took 12,000 sq ft within the building and 'On the Beach Limited' - a leading online retailer of beach holidays relocated 150 employees from their Didsbury base to 17,500 sq ft of office space at Park Square. Both deals were taken over a 10-year period and the building now acts as their company HQ.   Tony Jones, Managing Director of Orbit Developments comments, "We are delighted to announce that Park Square is now fully let. Following the investment in the building we have attracted an array of high profile tenants and this is testament to the flexible and tailored office solutions we provide. We are excited to announce our next big Stockport investment project in due course, demonstrating our on-going commitment to our office portfolio within the town". Councillor Iain Roberts, Executive Member for Regeneration and Economic Development at Stockport Council added, "This is very positive news. Park Square has continued to attract both national and international companies - this is a testament to its high quality facilities as well as Stockport's excellent business offer, unrivalled location and skilled workforce." Vail Williams acted for Jacobs, Altus Edwin Hill acted for Welspun UK and Jones Lang LaSalle acted for myCSP. GVA and DTZ acted for Orbit Developments. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:08:12 GMThttp://www.orbit-developments.co.uk/news/2012/12/17/metro-rod-takes-14,039-sq-ft-of-hq-office-space-at-tytherington-business-park.aspx Orbit Developments has let 14,039 sq ft of office space to Metro Rod, the UK's leading supplier of drainage services which boasts over fifty established local franchised service centres throughout the UK. Award winning Metro Rod, part of the Enserve Group have been trading for over 25 years and holds key accounts with leading high street names such as BUPA, Next, Four Seasons Health Care and JD Wetherspoon's. Metro Rod chose Ashwood Court, part of the Tytherington Business Park estate as their new UK headquarters after outgrowing their original premises in Macclesfield town centre. This letting closely follows the recent deal comprising of 2,895 sq ft to leading internet technology company vee24 after they chose Pinewood Court, Tytherington Business Park as their North West base. Paul McLeman, Leasing Director of Orbit Developments, commented: "Tytherington Business Park offers all types of businesses practical and affordable office space whether you are just starting out or are a well-established business like Metro Rod. This coupled with the bespoke packages available highlight the attractive property solutions available to businesses in the area. We expect this recent interest in the business park to continue." Metro Rod moved into their new headquarters in October 2012 and relocated over 80 people to their new HQ base. Tytherington Business Park has offices available to let from 1 person up to 100. Bespoke packages are available for all types of businesses whether you are a start-up business or an expanding business requiring additional office space.   Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:30:29 GMThttp://www.orbit-developments.co.uk/news/2012/12/11/orbit-developments-secures-5,215-sq-ft-at-landmark-parkway-business-centre.aspx Orbit Developments has secured a 5,215 sq ft letting to a leading UK-based consultancy business Edenhouse Solutions Ltd at Parkway Business Centre, conveniently located on the fringe of Manchester city centre. Following the acquisition of Manchester-based Maven Solutions, Edenhouse has been on a drive to recruit the most skilled SAP consultants in the region. The current and future growth required a new Manchester office, and a move from their current Hyde base. The new regional office at Parkway 4, Parkway Business Centre, provides the business with the facilities for growth and will also create an enjoyable and positive working environment for all of the staff based there. The iconic business park has benefitted from a recent £500,000 investment from landlord Orbit Developments particularly in two landmark buildings within the park - Parkway 2 and Parkway 4. The works were completed in September and included high specification improvements to the reception areas, common areas and the creation of some small managed offices suitable for 1 person upwards. All works are now complete and the offices are ready to occupy. Paul McCudden, Director of Edenhouse commented: "As a successful and growing business we wanted to find an office which was central but also easily accessible to our current and future employees. Parkway Business Centre is ideally located, has secure on-site car parking, a professional landscaped environment and an on-site café for our staff". Another benefit is that Orbit Developments were able to turn our requirement around in a very short space of time. The letting from start to exchange took around 2 ½ weeks.  Steve Warham, Surveyor at Orbit Developments, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Edenhouse to Parkway. The business park provides ideal connectivity into the city centre and since the recent investment in the park we have witnessed increased demand. We expect this to continue in the New Year". P3 and GVA acted on behalf of the landlord. For further information about the business park, please visit www.parkwaybusinesscentre.co.uk Tue, 11 Dec 2012 09:20:41 GMThttp://www.orbit-developments.co.uk/news/2012/12/6/cheadle-based-bo-concepts-is-blooming.aspx Cheadle based promotions company Bo-Concepts have been tenderly nurturing their business over the last 12 months and have been described as a 'breath of fresh air' during the recent recession. Based at Orbit Developments' Sovereign House in the heart of the village, sales are up 95% with a turnover of £1.1 million in the last 12 months. They have forecast to double in turnover in the next year with margins remaining constant.  This success has been a result of a variety of new initiatives focusing on operational processes, financial management, recruitment and marketing of services, striving to ensure that they do it better and truly differentiate their brand from their competitors. There has been a great emphasis on Leadership and Motivation and through the coaching and development of their people, they have empowered them to become a truly high performing team. Bo-Concepts mission is 'we bring space to life' by generating revenue for both local and national town/city centres through promotional space management.  They work with small independent traders through to Blue Chip Organisations such as BSKYB and E.ON Utilities. Bo-Concepts have worked closely with Cheadle & Marple College on supporting apprentices and giving them the chance to flourish in a company that has such great work ethics. Bo-Concepts are proud to also recognise their role in social responsibility and are actively seeking to build an alliance with a local charity. Their aim is to release a member of their team into the community to regularly participate in charitable events. They have recently seen the launch of their brand new Innovation Station which is decorated in a unique 'garden theme' with picnic benches, giant flowers, astro turf and bean bags. Managing Director Alison Bowcott-McGrath says; "The Innovation Station gives the team an opportunity to engage in blue sky thinking, whilst developing the business's mission, vision and values.  Giving them the opportunity to explore their own ideas for personal growth in a space that is tranquil, promoting creativity within the workplace". The Innovation Station was officially opened on 30th October 2012 by our client Nicola Proctor from BSKYB who is delighted to officially launch the 'Blooming Garden'. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:23:23 GMThttp://www.orbit-developments.co.uk/news/2012/11/30/spectacular-new-store-comes-to-middlebrook.aspx Orbit Developments are please to welcome Specsavers to Middlebrook Retail Park this month, offering shoppers expert eyecare advice and affordable eyewear. The 2,000 sq ft store represents an investment of around £240,000 is set to open on Monday 3rd December and will create nine jobs in the area. The unit has undergone extensive refurbishment and has been fitted with an impressive glass frontage and state-of-the-art equipment offering the highest standards of eyecare to customers. The new store will boast all of the latest eye testing equipment, including a digital retinal camera. This technology allows optometrists to take a photo of the back of the eye, which is the only part of the human body where the microcirculation of blood can be observed directly. This helps in the detection and management of a range of problems such as diabetic changes, optic nerve disease and even life-threatening conditions such as tumours. Designer brands available in-store will include Osiris, Jasper Conran, Gok Wan, Karen Millen and Timberland. Customers will also be able to take advantage of Specsavers' famous 2for1 offers. Specsavers also has an extensive range of children's glasses, including brands such as Hello Kitty, Star Wars and Marvel. All children's glasses also come with SuperTough single vision lenses as standard and are made from a high tech lens material that never breaks, cracks or chips as well as being scratch-resistant, lightweight and providing 100% UV protection. Specsavers' director Stephen Waller commented: "We've been in Chorley and Bolton town centres for 42 years, so I'm delighted to be opening our third store here in Horwich at Middlebrook". He continued: "We'll have a superb range of more than 1,000 glasses to choose from, including our popular designer brands and unbeatable offers in-store. 'We're looking forward to welcoming customers at Middlebrook and giving them a warm Specsavers welcome". Mark Hanna, Senior Retail Leasing Surveyor of Orbit Developments commented: "We've been working hard to strengthen our line-up for our customers and we are delighted to be welcoming leading opticians Specsavers to Middlebrook. The retail park has seen considerable growth this year with footfall continually increasing. I am confident that Specsavers will attract new shoppers to the scheme." Mark continued: "Specsavers' arrival has highlighted that retailers continue to regard Middlebrook as a prime target for out of town expansion". At 646,500 sq ft, Middlebrook is the largest leisure, sports and retail scheme in the UK. Specsavers will be joining a variety of tenants including: Footasylum, River Island, Smyths Toys Superstore, Next, Marks & Spencer, Laura Ashley, Boots and Argos. Middlebrook also boasts excellent transport links with a dedicated train station, bus services and is located within close proximity to the M61. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:16:06 GMThttp://www.orbit-developments.co.uk/news/2012/11/19/orbit-developments-celebrate-with-the-best-at-the-macclesfield-and-wilmslow-business-awards-2012.aspx Following on from last year's inaugural event, Thursday 15 November saw the 2nd Macclesfield & Wilmslow Business Awards take place at De Vere Mottram Hall. The awards committee were hoping this year's awards would be just as successful and it certainly didn't disappoint. 285 people were in attendance including the Mayor of Cheshire East, Councillor George Walton, the Mayor of Macclesfield, Councillor Alift Harewood, as well as David Rutley MP. The evening was hosted by Andy Bailey from Cheshire's Silk 106.9 and closed with a raffle draw in aid of East Cheshire Hospice which raised a fantastic £2,000. Former X Factor contestant, Marie Clare provided the entertainment and guest speaker for the evening was businessman Clive Drinkwater, North West Regional Director for UKTI. Orbit Developments sponsored the award for 'Business of the Year Turnover £1m - £5 m' which was awarded to global tape manufacturer J Tape Limited due to their impressive growth in turnover over the last year coupled with an astute knowledge of their global competitors. Over nine organisations in the local business community celebrated their achievement. The worthy 2012 winners are; Business of the Year Turnover over £5m - Mobica Ltd Business of the Year Turnover £1m - £5m - JTape Limited Business of the Year Turnover under £1m - Puddle Ducks Franchising Ltd Excellence in Customer Service - Peaks & Plains Housing Trust Community Award - The Creative Space Studio Export Award - Trolex Limited Innovation & Design - JTape Limited Green Award - A Pearson & Sons (1949) LLP Business Person of the Year - Julian Bambridge - MPM Products Ltd Main sponsors were Orbit Developments, NatWest Bank, Cooper Williamson and Manchester Evening News Group, which includes The Macclesfield & Wilmslow Express. Category and event sponsors were Thorneycroft Solicitors, UKTI, Harts Limited, RA Smart, Riskworks and Yorkshire Fund Managers. Our partners included Through Creative, Macclesfield Chamber of Commerce, Cheshire East Council, Cheshire's Silk 106.9 and Rich TV. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:36:00 GMT