Logicor, one of the leading providers of logistics real estate in Europe, today announced it has let 225 at Interlink in Bardon, Leicestershire on a new 15-year lease to Oakland International. The multi-temperature supply chain solutions, distribution and logistics specialist plans to create 400 new jobs in the area.
225 at Interlink is a modern distribition facility, totalling 225,690 sq ft, located 1.5 miles from Junction 22 of the M1 at the heart of the Golden Triangle. The scheme was constructed to BREEAM ‘Very Good’ standards and has an EPC ‘A’ rating.
Anthony McCluskie, Director, Asset Management UK at Logicor, commented: “With its prime East Midlands location and excellent specification, we had very strong interest in 225. We are delighted to welcome Oakland International who have committed wholeheartedly to Interlink and the local community.”
Oakland International Chief Executive, Dean Attwell, said: “Our move to Bardon was significantly influenced by the support and approach of North West Leicestershire District Council and a very dynamic and fast response from the Logicor team.”
“We are extremely committed to the area, investing £4 million in fitting out the unit. We also plan to install solar panels in a move towards making the building carbon neutral. On job creation, we are immediately recruiting 120 people with planto recruit a further 100 by the end of the year. Our policy, wherever we operate, has been to give something back to the local community and so we will also look to operate an on-site food bank and create links with local schools.”
CBRE, JLL and Burbage Realty acted as joint letting agents for 225 at Interlink. LSH advised Oakland International.