Telford development is handed over to pet products supplier
Pet products supplier Rosewood has been handed the keys to its new £4 million home in Telford.
Rosewood is relocating from Broseley to bring its three distribution and operational centres under one roof and aid the company’s growth at the 67,500 sq ft purpose-built distribution and office premises.
Now Shrewsbury-headquartered developer Morris Property has formally handed over the new site at Hortonwood West Industrial Park in Telford, allowing the company to begin the process of moving into its new home.
The site was commissioned by Telford & Wrekin Council, and Rosewood has agreed a 15-year lease for the building where 66 people will be employed initially, although at peak times the company employs up to 90 people.
Steve Flavell, Construction Manager at Morris Property, said: “It is the second contract we have secured and delivered for Telford and Wrekin Council and it has been well received.
"We look forward to working with the authority again on future developments and wish Rosewood every success at its new home."
Morris Property was awarded the £4 million contract to build Unit 9 by Telford and Wrekin Council and has fully fitted it out to include offices, a canteen, warehouse, service yard, five dock levellers and external car parking.
Rosewood had outgrown its former sites, which led to operational difficulties. The new distribution centre will enable the company to grow its product portfolio, increase availability and improve its order lead times.
The company was founded in 1960 and has grown steadily since then, moving to the Broseley site in 1980.
However it has experienced significant growth in the last 10 years with the company opening offices in the USA and China as demand for pet products booms around the world. The Shropshire company now exports to more than 60 countries worldwide, although the UK remains its key market.
