Lighting distributor secures Southeast distribution centre

By Liza Helps, Property Editor, Logistics Matters

THE COMPANY has taken a 10 -year lease on the 49,270 ft2 building known as Unit 3 expanding its UK and European distribution footprint to serve its growing customer base across premium retail showrooms, trade partners and online platforms more effectively. The facility comprises 43,010 ft2 of warehouse space with 10m eaves as well as for elvel access doors served by a 33.8m yard. In addition there is 6,260 ft2 of Grade A offices.

In common with all seven units at the park, it carries a BREEAM Excellent and EPC A rating with roof-mounted solar photovoltaic systems, rainwater harvesting, FM2 flooring, a 2.5 MVA park-wide power supply and LED lighting as standard.

Visual Comfort & Co Managing Director Darryll Bandtock, said: “Securing this new facility marks an important step in the continued growth of Visual Comfort & Co.’s UK and European distribution operations. The location provides excellent connectivity across the south coast and beyond, allowing us to serve our network of retail partners, designers, and trade customers more efficiently. The quality and sustainability credentials of the building were also key considerations for us, and the space gives us the flexibility and capacity we need to support our expanding customer base and future growth.”

Visual Comfort & Co. is a global leader in designer lighting and architectural illumination, founded in 1987 and with an established UK and European presence based in Worthing, West Sussex. The company designs and supplies premium decorative and architectural lighting across residential, hospitality and commercial markets, working with designers, architects, builders and specifiers worldwide. 

Panattoni Park Brighton continues to offer five further units available immediately, ranging from 19,693 ft2 to 55,397 ft2.

Joint letting agents are DTRE, Savills and SHW.