The last of seven units on Malvern’s Link Business Centre has been taken.

George Mundy, the principle of Monza the specialist car retailer, has secured the last of the units of Phase Four of LBC’s latest development.

LBC proprietor Martin Wilesmith said: “This represents a successful conclusion to the latest development which was only completed three months ago.

‘The majority of the new units have been plased by existing tenants who are expanding their businesses.”

Monza has been trading since 2005. Mr Mundy said: “It is an exciting time for our company.

“The new premises enable us to provide a higher level of service to our customers who visit Malvern from all over the UK.

“The location and premises’ facilities allow clients to view the high specification cars that we source and guarantee.”

Shake on it: Monza principle George Mundy, left, with Martin Wilesmith at the handover of the final unit at Malvern Link Business Centre

January 2012

Car specialist delighted with new Malvern premises

Business in Malvern is still growing, even in today’s tough financial climate, according to local entrepreneurs, Martin Wilesmith and George Mundy.

Both men were delighted to shake hands on a deal that helps further develop their own businesses and should prove beneficial to the local economy.

Martin is the proprietor of Link Business Centre (LBC), a development providing purpose-built business premises. George Mundy is the principle of Monza Ltd, the specialist car retailer, and has just secured the last of the seven units of Phase 4 of LBC’s latest development.

Ideally located for excellent road and rail access, the Malvern Link units provide secure business locations for a whole range of companies. This, aligned to their competitive pricing structure, makes them ideal for small and medium sized enterprises.

Speaking about the completion of the deal, LBC proprietor, Martin Wilesmith, says: “this represents a successful conclusion to the latest development which was only completed three months ago and is testimony to the high level of service provided by the Wilesmith family to all our occupiers. In fact, the majority of the new units have been leased by existing tenants who are expanding their businesses.”

Monza Ltd, which has been trading since 2005, offer a bespoke sales experience to their clients.

Its principle, George Mundy says: “It is an exciting time for our company. The new premises enable us to provide a higher level of service to our customers who visit Malvern from all over the UK. The location and premises’ facilities allow clients to view the high specification cars that we source and guarantee.”

Link Business centre proprietor Martin Wilesmith (right of picture) hands over his company’s final unit of the Phase 4 development of seven new units to George Mundy (left of picture), the principle of specialist car retailer, Monza Ltd.

October 2011

Link Carpets, Unit 4, is celebrating a successful first year’s trading at Link Business Centre.
Jason Smith, owner, stated that the success of the business is based upon offering a personal service to local customers.
“We provide a quick turn-around on most jobs, with completion from order to fit within a week. Our unit is large enough for us to maintain high stock levels…there are always many bargains to be had in the form of remnants and end of rolls, to suit every pocket. Being based off the high street, in Link Business Centre, we can keep our costs and overheads low, enabling us to create a great pricing structure for our customers.
Another benefit of being based at the Centre is the ease of parking without the hassle of time restrictions or cost, giving people more time to browse through our extensive range of carpets and flooring.”
Link Business Centre is ideally situated near Malvern Link railway station and is easy to find, making it the perfect location for up and coming businesses such as Link Carpets.

For more information t: 01684 438346

October 2011

Garry Thackeray, owner of Upton Farm Services, Unit 1, Upton Business Centre is in the process of converting part of his unit into a retail outlet for Vapormatic – the worldwide tractor and machinery parts brand.
Garry started repairing tractors at the age of 14, and has been the owner of Upton Farm Services for over 26 years. Working along side son Jamie; Jeff and Steve, covering repairs and service for three areas: agricultural, construction and horticulture – and working on a wide range of machinery – from lawnmowers to state of the art tractors, (and the occasional vintage model in need of some TLC!).
Customers include Three Counties Showground, The National Trust, Severn Trent Water and Worcester University as well as local farmers and landscape gardeners.
“I moved to Upton Business Centre in April of this year. Being a secure business location in a quiet area with plenty of parking space, it is the ideal location for Upton Farm Services, and our customers. The addition of this retail outlet will be another great asset” commented Garry.
For more information t: 01684 593600

October 2011

The Friday Beer Company Limited, Unit 20, Link Business Centre is a new Microbrewery that is owned and run by scientists Andrew Kier, Perry Jackson and Gerald Williams.
They will be starting this new venture with an initial phase of experimental brewing, focusing on producing a real-ale with a distinctive flavour, which will capture the spirit of the Malvern Hills and uses local ingredients.
The scientific background of the three owners is ideally suited to what is a very technical industry. Prior to the formation of the company Andrew, Perry and Gerald received training in brewing technology and chemistry at various Brewing Institutes across the UK.
Once suitable beer recipes have been perfected the company will be selling bottle-conditioned real ale to a wide range of outlets. At full operational capacity the Microbrewery will be able to manufacture and sell up to one to two thousand bottles per week.
For more information email: beer-enquiries@thefridaybeer.com

July 2011

Phase 4, the latest development at Link Business Centre, in Malvern Link, has recently been completed. The new development, consisting of seven high specification, energy efficient industrial units with excellent insulation values, are quickly being filled.

5 out of the 7 units have been taken by existing tenants; 2 are already occupied, 4 have terms agreed – all within 1 month of building work having been completed. Proving that the Centre is an ideal environment to ensure efficiency and productivity for local businesses, and has plenty of satisfied occupiers who are trading successfully and are ready to expand.

Mid West Automation is one such success story:
The completion of the new units came at the perfect time, allowing MWA to expand without having to incur the costs of moving their machinery. The increased space will be ideal in allowing them to grow their manufacturing services, and they have also been able to add to the team, consisting as it now does of a staff of five full-time employees and one part-time employee.

Commenting on the new units, Managing Director, Andy Haigh said:
“The units are extremely energy efficient, with high insulation values. This will make substantial savings on heating costs, and the consistency of the temperature is ideal for storing materials.” There is a noticeable difference in temperature between the new unit and our existing one… at least 5 degrees.”

Link Business Centre has been providing modern business accommodation since 1980 in a secure environment with active management from the on site team.

November 2010

At a time when the economic climate remains challenging, it’s good to hear that one local Business Centre has the confidence to expand by over 20%.

Link Business Centre is in the final phase of developing 7 new units, which will be a valuable asset to the Centre, and provide the perfect location for growing businesses.

The Centre’s friendly, secure atmosphere, where people really get to know each other – has proved to be an ideal environment to ensure efficiency and productivity for local businesses.

The existing tenants, many of whom have increased in size whilst being located at the Centre, are testament to the fact that good ideas and strong management can help business thrive even in these difficult times.

“While everyone else may be thinking about scaling down, we are scaling up.” Stated Martin Wilesmith, owner of both Link Business Centre and Upton Business Centre.

April 2010

Martin Wilesmith, Malvern business man and owner of two successful Worcestershire Business Centres – Link Business Centre in Malvern and Upton Business Centre – is testament to the fact that good ideas and strong management can help business thrive even in these difficult times.

Mr Wilesmith recently decided to organise a questionnaire, asking tenants at both of his Centres what more could be done to improve things, with all participants being entered into a prize draw. Toasting the positive feedback is winning Link Business Centre tenant, Norman Stockall of Stockall Electronics, who has been based at the Centre since it opened, over 14 years ago. Moving down the generations, Norman’s daughter Kate, has now joined the team and his son Darren, also runs a business from the same premises – Worcester Solar Heating, which he launched in 2006.

Worcester Solar Heating provide renewable energy efficient heating solutions to both the commercial and domestic market. They employ local labour and have many satisfied customers who have benefited from reduced fuel bills and increased value to their properties, as well as the feel good factor of knowing they have contributed to the sustainability of the environment by reducing their CO2 emissions. Worcester Solar Heating can be contacted on 01684 575892.

Commenting on the Centre, both Norman and his son agreed that it is ideal for their particular business and that it’s friendly, secure atmosphere, where people really get to know each other is an ideal environment to ensure efficiency and productivity.

“It’s always good to hear that businesses are doing well and that our tenants are pleased with how the centres are run.” said Kim Riding, site administrator.

Pictured below, from left to right:  Kim Riding, Darren Stockall, Norman Stockall, Martin Wilesmith and Kate Stockall.

December 2009

Phase 3 opened

Generations of success: three generations of the Wilesmith family are assisted by Susan Gill, Chair of Malvern Hills District Council, to ‘unlock’ their newly completed ‘Phase 3’ units on 17 May 2007. Proud grandfather Martin oversaw the centre’s beginnings in 1980; son Mark, pictured below with wife Claudia, has been central in the new units’ completion in 2007, providing a very bright future for baby Katie and the local business community.

To coincide with last week’s official unveiling of our ‘Phase Three’ units, Link Business presents an exclusive business opportunity here in the heart of Malvern.

The celebration launch, attended by the Chair of Malvern Hills District Council, Susan Gill as well as a wide selection of well-respected local businesses and entrepreneurs, followed the successful completion of our extensive modernisation programme.

In keeping with the belief that our organisation and management sets us above the competition, we are now in the position to lease further business premises. Each spacious unit is available at a competitive and flexible rent, and with the option of installing an extra mezzanine floor, is adaptable to a wide range of business uses. Ample room exists for parking and manoeuvrability, really allowing you to unlock your business aspirations and potential.

With a resident manager who has worked on the site since its beginnings in 1980, as well as a site administrator, you can rest assured that any issues to be dealt with will be done so on site and in person. We believe this personable approach, where people really get to know each other, promotes a trusting environment, while at the same time increasing efficiency and productivity.

Alongside all of this we also boast a twenty-four-hour CCTV system covering the premises, as well as a gateman who opens and locks up the site daily. We employ a contractor to ensure the site is well looked after and maintained, which adds to its positive and pleasant atmosphere. Few, if any, business locations rival ours in the south Worcestershire region. Situated in close proximity to major road and rail transit routes, not to mention numerous shops, it’s not difficult to see why we are already so popular.

Link Business Centre offers an efficient working environment designed for your staff and business to thrive. Want to find out more? Call us today on 01684 561238.