An expanding specialist clothing manufacturer is moving to
Derby's Derwent Business Centre after outgrowing its workspace.
Derby Unitex, which makes protective clothing for the emergency
services, has taken on five people to fill a growing order book -
two full-time and one part-time machinists, a temporary cutter and
an examiner.
The business will shortly be making the move into the converted
Victorian warehouse, managed by specialist property developer
Blueprint.
A Derby born and bred company, all production is carried out in
the city. Its team of 16 people includes many who have worked for
the company for ten years or more.
Derby Unitex has carried out work for all of the UK police
services including the Metropolitan Police and the Ministry of
Defence Police Force, and has recently won the West Yorkshire
Tender to carry out work for the Home Office.
Sales Director Paul Schofield said: "We're thoroughly looking
forward to moving into the larger premises at Derwent. We chose the
business centre as the building, facilities and environment are
extremely good, and the rent is very affordable. It's a brilliant
way to start the New Year."
Blueprint has invested continually in the converted railway
warehouse since it acquired the premises five years ago. The
Victorian building is part of the company's £19 million
investment portfolio, which includes properties across Derby and
Derbyshire.
A public-private partnership, Blueprint is best known for major
urban regeneration projects such as Nottingham Science Park and
Phoenix Square digital media centre in Leicester, but it also owns
property across the East Midlands, much of it in the Derby
area.