Pictured above: Centre manager, Ann Bhatti with some of the products made by Luggage Rack.

Another innovative new enterprise has joined the growing family of creative businesses housed within Derby's Friar Gate studios. 

Luggage Rack, which has only recently been established, designs, develops and sources bespoke luggage, bags and accessories for leading brands and has taken a 458 sq ft office facility within the Studios on Ford Street in the city.

The company is predominantly involved in the design of luggage, leisure and sports bags as well as accessories. It has just completed a range of cutting edge products for use in a diverse range of sports including skiing, basketball, trekking, roller and ice skating and motor sports which will be showcased at exhibitions in Munich in early 2010. 

It is also expanding its focus with the launch of its latest licensed project, which involves the development of a unique collection of garden related leisure bags for the Royal Horticultural Society. 

Purpose-built for the creative industries and fully equipped with an extensive range of supplementary services, Friar Gate Studios provides flexible office facilities, which are ideal for new and growing businesses.

Commenting on Luggage Rack's arrival at the studio, centre manager, Ann Bhatti said: "I am delighted to welcome Luggage Rack to Friar Gate Studios. We house some of the region's most talented creative companies and are thrilled to see such a progressive company join the centre."

James Hodson from Luggage Rack commented: "Friar Gate Studios has an excellent reputation for providing high quality services to growing businesses in creative industries and we are delighted to join such a supportive environment."

Friar Gate Studios were launched in spring 2007 in response to the continued growth of the creative industries in the city and surrounding areas. The Studios comprise of 40 offices, ranging in size from 275 ft2 to 1,190 ft2 and offer stylish, modern office facilities for businesses in the arts, design, media and other creative industries.

Tenants have access to broadband, on-site management and reception services, meeting rooms, IT support and visitor parking. They also benefit from a range of other facilities, including virtual office and hot desking, conference facilities, café bar, video conferencing, event and networking opportunities.