Australian firm delighted to base UK operations in Rugby

Australian company Fortron has selected Rugby's Europark Industrial Estate as the base for its new operation in the United Kingdon.

Specialists in the manufacture and supply of products and training services to the global automotive industry, Fortron has already employed nine people at Europark, a figure which will soon grow to 11, and then further with additional staff required later in the year and 2016.

Established over 30 years ago in Perth, Australia, where their global headquarters remains,  the company sees the Europark estate as the perfect centre for their business in this country.

Ivan Hoffman, chief executive, said:  "We are delighted to have selected Europark as the base for our new UK operation.  Finding the right commercial premises to establish our new UK business was an important factor in our decision-making process.  Fortunately we managed to unlock an opportunity at Europark with the landlords, Richard Utley Ltd, which made our decision much easier."

Christopher Utley of Richard Utley Ltd warmly welcomed Forton's arrival at Europark and revealed that other exciting projects are in the pipeline.

“We are fortunate to have a fantastic mix of tenants on the estate and are delighted that Fortron Automotive Treatments have chosen Europark and Rugby for their new UK business," he said. "Towards the end of 2014 we noticed a definite increase in the number of enquiries. Whilst businesses remain understandably cautious, they appear more willing to make commitments that will allow their businesses to grow. 

"It is our intention to facilitate this employment growth in Rugby and we are working on a number of exciting projects to cater for the freehold and leasehold markets.”