New industrial leasing agent at MEPC’s Milton Park
11 June 2008
One of Europe’s largest mixed-use business parks appoints King Sturge
MEPC Milton Park in Oxfordshire - one of Europe’s largest mixed-use business parks - has appointed King Sturge as its London industrial letting agent. King Sturge will work alongside local agent, Parker Parr, to support the on-site Milton Park team.
Comprising 250 acres of space and home to more than 6,000 employees, Milton Park is a vibrant and sustainable business community. The park is already home to a number of large companies, such as Bookpoint and TNT, which take advantage of its flexible space and excellent transport links. It offers numerous benefits to occupiers including:
- The opportunity to joint a thriving business community, of 6,000 people and 200 businesses including companies such as Sungard, DHL, doctors.net, Regenatec and Taylor & Francis
- Excellent transport links including road, rail and air
- Ongoing investment in the park, including a current five-year, £70 million programme of development
- Sustainable approach to business, including a hands-on management team, supporting tenants through their business growth
- A variety of facilities for employees including free eco-friendly bus services, shops, a restaurant, a nursery, a bank and a health and fitness centre
James Dipple, new Managing Director for MEPC Milton Park, commented: “Our product offering here at Milton Park is varied and we always endeavour to be able to meet the needs of existing customers and find space for newcomers. Several exciting industrial and warehouse buildings will be brought to the market in the next 18 months and we have selected King Sturge because of their outstanding contacts in the industrial market.”
Andy Harding, industrial partner at King Sturge, says: “This is a prestigious instruction for us and reinforces our involvement and commitment to this part of the Thames Valley. Working with MEPC will be a great opportunity for us to reinforce the profile of Milton Park in the region through our reputation and network and to contribute to its future growth.”
