Pictured above: Richard Norgrove, property director at Hortons inspects the new site at Hollymoor Point with Gary Pass, general manager at NVC

Midlands property company Hortons' Estate has signed a multi-million pound deal with NVC (Manufacturing) Limited - China's largest lighting manufacturer - to expand its successful operations at Hollymoor Point, Rubery. 

As part of the deal NVC have acquired the unit they currently lease and have commissioned Hortons to build them a second unit. This will to be used for both the production of light fittings and specialised lighting fixtures for commercial and industrial use, as well as for the warehousing and distributing of the products. 

Work on site has already commenced and it is anticipated the new unit will be completed before the end of the year. 

The Huizhou-based manufacturer set up its first UK base at Hollymoor Point in 2009, and in the past two years the business has seen rapid growth. The investment will allow NVC to store up to 11,000 pallets, double its current capacity, ready for distribution across the UK/Europe and upon completion of the new building, will see the company occupying a total of 91,000 sq ft at the Rubery location. 

"We have worked closely with NVC since they moved to the site, and we are delighted that the relationship we have built up has given them the confidence to use this location as part of their ambitious plans for growth. We are looking forward to seeing the unit complete now that construction has commenced," commented Richard Norgrove, property director at Hortons.

"This is a further example of the opportunities that exist for businesses in the Birmingham area to attract Chinese investment".

The site in Birmingham's Great Park is well-located with excellent access to the motorway networks, with junction 4 of the M5 just three miles away and convenient links to the M42. Birmingham city centre is a 20 minute drive away.

Richard adds: "We also have one remaining seven acre plot at Hollymoor Point which can accommodate a single unit up to 90,000 sq ft.  Planning consent is already in place so work can start immediately on site."

Garry Pass, General Manager at NVC (Manufacturing Ltd) UK said: "As a company with the largest share of the Chinese lighting market we are now poised for even greater international expansion.

"We recognise the opportunities offered by investing overseas in the UK market and specifically the facilities and location offered by Hollymoor Point that will enable us to grow our business across the UK. Hortons have worked with us in our requirements and have been flexible and commercial in their approach with a positive attitude."

DTZ's Birmingham-based Project & Building Consultancy team are currently acting on behalf of NVC (Manufacturing) Ltd UK, providing development monitoring duties.

Associate Director at DTZ, Steven Gandley, said: "We see this development by NVC as a clear sign of the strength in their UK operations. With work having already started on site, we are confident that the build will be complete by the end of the year."

CBRE, King Sturge and Harris Lamb acted on behalf of Hortons' Estate in the marketing of Hollymoor Point.