Beeston industrial estate fully let after hobby business expands

L-R Scott Osbourne, director at Innes England and Kit Pierce, of RHQ Zombie

The last unit on a Nottingham trading estate has been snapped up, demonstrating business confidence in the area.

RHQ ZombieCo, Ltd, a leading hobby and adventure industry company, has doubled the size of its distribution operation by signing a lease at Evelyn Street, Beeston.

Kit Pierce of RHQ Zombie, which was previously in Chilwell, said: “Our primary focus is the design and manufacture of miniature figurines, paint and accessories for hobbyist around the world.

“We’re pleased to announce an expansion to our UK and EU distribution unit.”

Scott Osborne, director at Innes England, acted for the landlord Mileway, the leading pan-European last mile logistics real estate company, which acquired the site last year. He said it was good news for the area that another growing business had moved to the popular industrial estate.

“With everything we have experienced this year, it’s great to know that ambitious businesses are still keen to locate to Evelyn Street,” he said.

“Its location and specification have proved to be in demand with local businesses over the last couple of years and I was pleased to help another client achieve their full rental potential.”

Joint letting agent, Sean Bremner at Commercial Property Partners added: “There is a good balance of businesses on the estate and this unit is an excellent match for RHQ ZombieCo.”

Chris Proctor, a member of the Office and Industrial Agency team at FHP who acted for the tenant added: “I am pleased to have found my client RHQ ZombieCo a property to suit their UK expansion. The new facility will allow a greater level of production with double the sq. ft. available to them.”

The estate is made up of two terraces of industrial units, each of which has an individual loading yard and parking to the front. The units range in size from 5,434 sq ft up to a double unit of 9,986 sq ft.

Current occupiers include a diverse range of users including same-day courier service Rico and specialist door manufacturer Alu Haus.