Leading commercial property developer, Stoford is celebrating a decade since the start of development at Worcester Six Business Park.

Fronting J6 of the M5, the 72 hectares of land, which was originally identified as one of four ‘gamechangers’ for Worcestershire, now features circa 1.2 million square feet of commercial real estate delivered since 2015.

A total of 11 buildings have been completed under the BREEAM Communities framework, ranging in size from 19,849 to 180,121 sq ft, with a new purpose-built unit of 278,048 sq ft currently under construction for global manufacturer, MiTek.

Worcester Six has already brought a number of other world-class businesses into the region. Current occupiers include Bidfood, Alliance Flooring Distribution, IONOS, ZwickRoell, Kohler Mira, Sierra CP Engineering, Spire Healthcare, Kimal, Material Solutions, Super Smart Service, and Stop Start Logistics.

Stoford began highways and infrastructure works at the business park in 2015 having been appointed as the development partner by landowner, The Spetchley Estate. The infrastructure has been further extended, most recently incorporating the southern extension to the business park.

Worcester Six has attracted around £300 million of private sector investment over the last decade, creating hundreds of jobs through the development process as well as significant income to the local authority.

The site has also been identified for outstanding performance, not just economically but environmentally. Enhancements include 40% green infrastructure apportionment (16.57 hectares), 100% retention of ancient woodland and traditional wet grassland meadows, 3 hectares of new woodland and shrub planting, and the replacement of 527m species of poor hedgerow with new, species-rich hedgerow. 

Through pro-active engagement with Worcestershire’s Green Infrastructure Partnership, Stoford has worked to protect and promote the site’s natural and historic environmental assets including its archaeology, biodiversity, rights-of-way, recreational assets and quality landscapes. 

Gerard Ludlow, Director at Stoford, said: “I’m extremely proud of the commercial spaces we’ve delivered in the last 10 years, and of the positive impact on the local area. We’re committed to creating a high-quality business park that attracts world-class businesses. Looking forward, it is exciting to anticipate ongoing growth including the second phase which is well underway with the recent addition of global manufacturer, MiTek.”

Cllr Richard Morris, Wychavon’s Executive Board Member for Economic Growth and Tourism, said: “Wychavon has been a key partner in the success of Worcester Six over the last ten years including investing £1.5 million into the project and securing additional private sector investment. Our local economy has reaped the benefits of this through the jobs and opportunities created. It is a demonstration of what can be achieved when partners come together with a shared purpose. I look forward to continuing to see Worcester Six thrive in the years to come as a beacon of innovation, growth and collaboration.”

Councillor Adam Kent, Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills at Worcestershire County Council, commented: “Worcester Six has been instrumental in driving our county’s economic growth over the past 10 years. The development has attracted significant investment and created valuable job opportunities for local people. It’s exciting to see so many businesses thriving here, and we look forward to continued growth and success in the years ahead.”

There is still circa 670,000 sq ft of space available. For further details, please contact the scheme’s retained agents: Charles D’Auncey at Harris Lamb – charles.dauncey@harrislamb.com, or Chris Harris at BNP Paribas Real Estate – chris.harris@realestate.bnpparibas

Work has completed on a new bespoke unit at Worcester Six Business Park.

Leading commercial property developer, Stoford announced the practical completion of a 62,431 sq ft building.

The development, which took 28 weeks to build, provides a hub for national food wholesaler Bidfood, which supplies more than 10,000 products to over 45,000 caterers and food service businesses across the UK.

Comprising storage and cold store space with ancillary offices, the facility becomes Bidfood’s first in the region, and 28th depot nationally.

The new unit is accessible via an extension to the existing internal estate road at Worcester Six Business Park, which links to Clayfield Road and Pershore Lane, via junction 6 of the M5.

Situated adjacent to Kohler Mira and IONOS, it also benefits from a number of sustainable enhancements and has achieved an EPC A rating. Overall, Worcester Six has a BREEAM rating of ‘Very Good’.

Edward Peel, Director at Stoford said: “It’s great to see the completion of our 11th unit at Worcester Six. Bidfood joins a strong list of established occupiers that have chosen W6 as their home due to the high calibre of the accommodation and excellent connectivity. The completion of this unit is one of a number of exciting developments at the park, with recent investments unlocking more than 60 acres of land in the southern extension.”

Mark Wood, COO at Bidfood said: “The introduction will provide an excellent addition to our network in and around Worcestershire, offering superb transport links to the Birmingham and Midlands region, and serve the communities in which it operates by providing around 200 new jobs to local people. The development continues to emphasise the importance that we place on long term investment in our infrastructure, allowing us to provide service excellence to our customers.”

Richard Morris, Wychavon’s Executive Board member for Economy and Tourism, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Bidfood to Wychavon. Having one of the UK’s leading suppliers of food and drink products set up home at Worcester Six is another sign of confidence in Wychavon as a place to invest and do business. We’ll continue to support our businesses to grow, create jobs and opportunities.”

Councillor Adam Kent, Cabinet Member with Economy and Skills at Worcestershire County Council, said: “The establishment of Bidfood’s new facility at Worcester Six Business Park underscores our county’s growing appeal as a premier destination for leading businesses. This significant investment not only brings substantial employment opportunities to our residents but also reinforces Worcestershire’s position as a hub for economic growth and innovation. We are dedicated to fostering a business-friendly environment, and Bidfood’s decision to join our community is a testament to the collaborative efforts that make such developments possible. We eagerly anticipate the positive impact this will have on our local economy and the continued prosperity of the region.”

Being developed by Stoford, Worcester Six is a high-quality business park that has already attracted a number of world-class businesses to the region: Alliance Flooring Distribution, IONOS, ZwickRoell, Kohler Mira, Sierra Engineering, Siemens, Spire Healthcare, Kimal, Super Smart Service, and Stop Start Logistics. Infrastructure works have also completed to facilitate the development of the southern extension of the site, unlocking more than 60 acres of land. 

For details about availability at Worcester Six, please contact the scheme’s retained agents: Charles D’Auncey at Harris Lamb – charles.dauncey@harrislamb.com, or Ben Wiley at BNP Paribas Real Estate – ben.wiley@realestate.bnpparibas.

Work has started on the development of a bespoke manufacturing facility at Worcester Six Business Park.

The unit is being delivered by leading commercial property developer, Stoford, for global manufacturer, MiTek.

Comprising 278,048 sq ft, the building will become MiTek’s EMEA headquarters, serving its businesses in the UK, France, Germany, Poland, Latvia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Norway, Finland and South Africa. 

Stoford has appointed Benniman as the main contractor and the project is programmed for completion in Q4 2025. Once complete, MiTek will acquire the freehold to the building, representing what is believed to be the largest pre-sale in Worcestershire for more than 20 years.

Accessible via the recently completed estate road, the unit is the first to be built on the southern extension at Worcester Six. Its completion will mark 1.2 m sq ft of commercial real estate delivered at the business park over the last 10 years.

Stoford Director, Edward Peel, said: “Construction starting on MiTek’s new headquarters is really exciting and is a significant milestone at Worcester Six. It will be the largest building delivered, boosting the growing manufacturing presence at the park and within the region. We are extremely proud of what we have delivered at Worcester Six and look forward to welcoming MiTek in Q4 2025.”

James Morgan, Managing Director for MiTek’s EMEA operations commented: “As demand for offsite construction continues to grow, this building will provide us with the manufacturing capacity to support the continued growth of our customers across Europe, as well as providing spaces that inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and drive innovation.”

Richard Morris, Wychavon District Council’s Executive Board member for Economy and Tourism, said: “This is a significant investment by a global business that will create jobs and opportunities for our residents. It once again demonstrates the attractiveness of Wychavon as a place to do business.”

Councillor Adam Kent, Cabinet Member with Economy and Skills at Worcestershire County Council, said: “This is fantastic news for Worcestershire. MiTek’s investment will not only create hundreds of jobs but also demonstrates that our county is increasingly becoming a magnet for world-class businesses. Worcestershire has the talent, infrastructure, and vision to attract top-tier companies, and this development will further enhance Worcester Six’s reputation as a leading destination for global enterprises to thrive.”

For more information regarding availability at Worcester Six, please contact the scheme’s retained agents, Charles D’Auncey at Harris Lamb (Charles.Dauncey@harrislamb.com) and Ben Wiley at BNP Paribas Real Estate (Ben.Wiley@realestate.bnpparibas).

Leading commercial property developer, Stoford has secured planning approval for a new 278,048 sq ft manufacturing facility at the southern extension of Worcester Six, near Jct 6 of the M5.

The new unit will become the EMEA headquarters for global manufacturer, MiTek, serving its businesses in the UK, France, Germany, Poland, Latvia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Norway, Finland and South Africa.

MiTek will acquire the freehold to the building upon its completion, representing what is believed to be the largest pre-sale in Worcestershire for more than 20 years.

The unit will be accessible via an estate road currently being developed; due for completion in September 2024.

Construction of the new unit will commence in October 2024, and is scheduled for completion in Q4 2025.

Stoford Director, Edward Peel, said: “Welcoming MiTek to the southern extension of Worcester Six is particularly exciting. Establishing a new headquarters will have a significant impact on the business park and surrounding area in terms of employment opportunities and economic benefits. We are thrilled to have secured planning consent and look forward to starting work.”

James Morgan, Managing Director for MiTek’s EMEA operations commented: “We are delighted to have been granted planning permission for our new European HQ. As demand for offsite construction continues to grow, this building will provide the manufacturing capacity to support the continued growth of our customers across Europe, as well as providing spaces that inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and drive innovation.”

Ian Edwards, Director of Economy and Environment at Wychavon District Council, said: “MiTek’s record-breaking investment at Worcester Six is testament to Wychavon’s pro-growth approach to creating new and sustainable employment for the district. MiTek will employ over 200 people onsite and support many more jobs through suppliers and service providers.

“The 278,048 square-foot factory will include around 30,000 square-foot of offices making this also the largest single office development seen in the district for many years. This is an impressive step in growing business in the Wychavon area. We welcome businesses like this to the area to help us to continue to grow a diverse and thriving local economy. It’s also a sign of confidence that Wychavon is a rising place to do business.”

Councillor Adam Kent, Cabinet Member with Economy and Skills, at Worcestershire County Council said: “We are thrilled to welcome MiTek, a globally recognised company in the building industry, with customers across Europe, to Worcester Six. This move brings excellent job opportunities to the county as well as a huge positive impact on our local economy. The relocation of their headquarters is a significant investment for MiTek and shows great confidence in Worcestershire as a business location.”

For more information regarding availability at Worcester Six, please contact the scheme’s retained agents, Charles D’Auncey at Harris Lamb (Charles.Dauncey@harrislamb.com) and Ben Wiley at BNP Paribas Real Estate (Ben.Wiley@realestate.bnpparibas).

Work is underway at Worcester Six Business Park on a new unit for national foodservice wholesaler Bidfood.

Leading commercial property developer, Stoford is delivering the bespoke unit, which comprises 62,431 sq ft of floor space, plus ancillary offices. Glencar Construction has been appointed main contractor.

The facility, which will be Bidfood’s first in the region, is the business’ 28th depot across its national network. It will include a cold store, and bespoke features to suit Bidfood’s specific requirements.

Construction works are in progress, and the steel structure has been installed. The project is programmed for completion in Q3 2024.

Edward Peel, Director at Stoford said: “It’s great to see the progress of works at Worcester Six which reflects continued growth for the scheme. We’ve worked collaboratively with Bidfood to design a bespoke space that meets their needs, so it’s really positive to start seeing the project come to life. We look forward to welcoming the business to the site.”

Claire Cox, Head of Property at Bidfood said: “Bidfood are excited to be expanding into the area and we look forward to our new facility being operational.”

Ian Edwards, Director of Economy and Environment at Wychavon District Council said: “Bidfood’s investment is a massive sign of confidence in Wychavon as a place to do business and they will be a welcome addition to the many other leading national, and multinational, companies, trading from Worcester 6.”

Councillor Adam Kent, Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills, said: “Bringing hundreds of new jobs to Worcester is fantastic for our local economy. The addition of Bidfood’s new facility at Worcester Six Business Park highlights the area’s growing appeal as a hub for major businesses. This development not only provides significant employment opportunities for our residents but also reinforces Worcestershire’s position as a prime location for investment and growth. We are committed to fostering an environment where businesses can thrive, and this project is a testament to the collaborative efforts between the council, developers, and Bidfood. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this will have on our community and local economy.”

Worcester Six has welcomed Alliance Flooring Distribution, IONOS, ZwickRoell, Sierra Engineering, Siemens, Spire Healthcare, Kimal, Super Smart Service, Stop Start Logistics and Kohler Mira. More recently, Stoford commenced phase two infrastructure works which will facilitate the development of the southern extension of the site, unlocking more than 60 acres of land.

The property developer has also secured what is believed to be the largest pre-sale in Worcestershire, for a new 278,048 sq ft manufacturing facility for MiTek. If plans are approved, MiTek will acquire the freehold to the building upon its completion, and the facility will become business’ EMEA headquarters, serving its businesses in the UK, France, Germany, Poland, Latvia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Norway, Finland and South Africa.

For details about availability at Worcester Six, please contact the scheme’s retained agents: Charles D’Auncey at Harris Lamb – charles.dauncey@harrislamb.com, or Ben Wiley at BNP Paribas Real Estate – ben.wiley@realestate.bnpparibas.

Leading commercial property developer, Stoford has secured a pre-sale at its Worcester Six Business Park scheme from MiTek, a global supplier of integrated software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions for the building industry worldwide.

Stoford has submitted a planning application for a new 278,048 sq ft manufacturing facility at the southern extension of Worcester Six, near Jct 6 of the M5.

The proposed new unit will become MiTek’s EMEA headquarters, serving its businesses in the UK, France, Germany, Poland, Latvia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Norway, Finland and South Africa.

If plans are approved, MiTek will acquire the freehold to the building upon its completion, representing what is believed to be the largest pre-sale in Worcestershire for more than 20 years.

Stoford recently commenced phase two infrastructure works at Worcester Six which will facilitate the development of the southern extension of the site, unlocking more than 60 acres of land.

The extension of Worcester Six is part of a long-term development strategy and is included in the South Worcestershire Development Plan. Once complete, phase two will deliver up to a further 680,000 sq ft of new employment accommodation.

Stoford Director, Edward Peel, said: “This is a hugely significant deal for Worcester Six and a tremendous boost for employment in Worcestershire. MiTek’s commitment to establishing a new headquarters at Worcester Six, supports our vision to extend the business park and improve the site’s deliverability to occupiers. We are looking forward to securing planning consent and starting work on another prime unit.”

James Morgan, Managing Director for MiTek’s EMEA operations commented: “As demand for offsite construction continues to grow, this building will provide the manufacturing capacity to support the continued growth of our customers across Europe, as well as providing spaces that inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and drive innovation.”

Councillor Marc Bayliss, Cabinet Member for Economy, Infrastructure and Skills at Worcestershire County Council, said: “I’m delighted to see this new development at Worcester Six. MiTek is the sort of business that we want to see more of in Worcestershire, bringing high tech manufacturing jobs to the county. We look forward to welcoming them when their new site is operational.”

Cllr Richard Morris, Executive Board Member for Economic Growth and Tourism on Wychavon District Council, said: “This investment is a fantastic vote of confidence in Worcester Six and Wychavon as a place to do business. It will be a welcome addition to the many world class businesses that already call our district home.”

For more information regarding availability at Worcester Six, please contact the scheme’s retained agents, Harris Lamb and BNP Paribas Real Estate.