A social get together recently took place at Link Business Centre to celebrate Monza’s move to Unit 21. George Mundy, Principle of Monza Ltd and Martin Wilesmith invited fellow tenants, colleagues and friends for an informal gathering.

The evening proved to be a great success, enabling guests to get to know each other, and to raise awareness to the vast array of services that are on offer at the centre.

In fact, it proved to be very useful for some occupiers who have since received valuable help and support from people they met, and has developed opportunities for reciprocal business.
Several tenants have since asked Martin if he will consider holding such gatherings on a regular basis … and with the Friday Beer Company about to launch their brand new range, there may be cause to celebrate once again – next time with a bottle of beer – CHEERS!

Wyvern Homes, Unit 7B, Link Business Centre, has been designing and building traditionally styled properties since it’s incorporation in 1974.

A private, family owned company which has successfully completed over 300 units across the Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire region. It’s tenure that “quality is our style” truly speaks for itself in it’s latest development, Portland Mews, in Great Malvern – combining comfort, quality and style whilst offering convenience and low maintenance together with a secure courtyard and off road parking.
Two out of the three properties were sold within weeks of having gone on the market, proving that Wyvern Homes is still building on it’s sucess.
For more information: www.wyvernhomes.co.uk

John Blackmore believes in positive thinking… and it is obviously having a positive effect on business!

John started Central Machinery Limited (CML) in 2004, being one of the first tenants at Upton Business Centre (UBC). His first ‘Unit’ consisted of a single small hut. Eight years on, CML is the biggest independent plant sales business in the Midlands, and John is about to expand to much larger premises at UBC (4 times bigger!).
This move will allow him to hold £300,000 of stock, from 1/2 ton to 30 ton machines, ranging from £6,000 to £50,000, giving customers a wide range of choice.
“I have always been prepared to change my business, to adapt to the needs of my customers – whether they are as far away as Australia, or as near as Upton itself!
I have seen plenty of change in the industry over the last few years, and with the cost of fuel increasing at the present rate, I am now concentrating more on the UK. I buy machines to suit the market, they are serviced and valeted to a high standard before being presented to the customer – you won’t find a muddy machine leaving CML!
I am always looking out for ways to improve our service, and our new mini crusher hire allows customers to recycle their general building rubble, saving material and disposal costs – making savings financially and for the environment.”
John Blackmore, Director
For more information: www.centralmachinery.co.uk

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.