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Schoolwear manufacturer Rowlinson Knitwear has purchased a new premises in Stockport with support from a multi-million funding package from HSBC.
After years of strong growth and rising demand for its products, Rowlinson has outgrown its current twin premises.
The new 76,000sq ft property is located at Discovery Park in Stockport and was purchased for a seven-figure sum.
Rowlinson intends on completing significant refurbishments to the premises, including installing new site security and modifications to its layout. The significant investment in the property will allow the firm to expand its logistics capabilities, particularly during peak times, as well as providing improved working areas for its 50 staff.
Donald Moore, managing director of Rowlinson Knitwear, said: “As our company has grown massively in the last two years, we faced multiple obstacles to growth with our previous two site setup. Not only was the small size of the sites restricting our ability to increase our stock but it was also inefficient as our staff were split between the two. Our new premises will solve these challenges and forms a strong foundation in which we can continue to win market share and provide a great place to work for our staff.”
Jason Trigg, HSBC’s area director for Manchester, said: “We have a long term relationship with the business after we supported it in becoming majority employee owned in 2015. We are therefore delighted to be part of Rowlinson Knitwear’s relocation to new and improved premises. We look forward to seeing the business grow and our continued support demonstrates our appetite to back local businesses in Stockport and beyond.”
Rowlinson will move into the new premises on December 4.
