Owens Group invests in industrial warehouse

Logistics, warehousing and distribution company Owens Group has invested in a further 60,589 sq ft industrial warehouse in South Wales.

The company has signed a five-year lease at C1 Trade Park, Aberaman, following a significant contract expansion. 

It has in excess of 1,000 vehicles and 24/7 operations across more than 2.5 million sq ft of warehousing throughout the UK.

The site, comprising a warehouse and distribution unit formerly occupied by Rocialle Healthcare Ltd, forms part of Aberaman Park Industrial Estate.

In the vicinity, other occupiers include Screwfix, Toolstation and Royal Mail.

Cushman & Wakefield’s South West Logistics & Industrial team brokered the deal on behalf of the landlord, Richard Hayward Properties. 

Chris Yates, partner in Cushman & Wakefield’s UK Logistics & Industrial team, said: “We are pleased to support the continued growth of Owens Group in the South Wales region. 

“This is the second deal that we have successfully completed with them in the past year. We’re confident that this facility, with its easily accessible location and attractive specification, including a sizeable secure yard and dock loading capabilities, will further enhance Owens’ ability to efficiently store for their client.”

Ian Owen, managing director at Owens Group, said: “This is another significant milestone in our growth trajectory and follows the recent acquisition of a 160,000 sq ft warehouse at Wales One in Magor, Monmouthshire, and a 95,000 sq ft new site in Cardiff Port. 

“Our expansion to C1 Trade Park forms part of our commitment to deliver a first-class service for our clients, as well as creating new jobs to help drive investment in the South Wales community. The region is key to us, and the place where Owens Group began 50 years ago with just one van.”