Orbit Developments has secured the largest letting in GreaterManchester so far this year by letting 50,000 sq ft headquarters togrowing white goods retailer DRL at 5A Parklands, MiddlebrookBolton.

DRL has taken a 15 year lease on the property at a rental valueof £15.50 per sq ft.  The business is moving to accommodateits projected growth in staff numbers for its Appliances Onlinebrand.

DRL’s turnover has jumped from £50 million to £275 million inthe last four years, and makes the move into 5A Parklands, just tenmonths after taking 30,000 sq ft in Aspinall House,Middlebrook.

Tony Jones, Managing Director for Orbit Developments said: “Weare delighted to announce that 5A Parklands is now fully let toDRL. Orbit’s Middlebrook development has been DRL’s home for manyyears and their unique retail strategies have seen them go fromstrength to strength.  Our Parklands office development isideally located for their business, with its excellent transportinfrastructure and on-site amenities. We are pleased to be ablesustain our strong relationship with DRL and their expansion withinMiddlebrook is a testament to the increasing demand for officespace in this part of Bolton. We look forward to working alongsidethem again in the future.”

Will Lewis, Director, OBI Property said: “We have been workingwith DRL on its property needs for the past twelve months andhaving outgrown their space quickly in Middlebrook, we worked withthem and Orbit Developments to find one building to accommodate thegrowing team.  OBI is also handling the project management ofthe fit out and interior design of the new headquarters”.