Den Hartogh Logistics has invested in new, much larger, premises at Phoenix House on the Surtees Business Park in Stockton, signalling its long-term commitment to Tees Valley.
The international logistics firm, which has a presence at 43 locations in 24 countries around the world, has moved into new premises at the business park, investing considerable time and resources into the 10,000 square foot space. The company’s Stockton premises are home to a number of departments including account management and maintenance and repair for global operations.
The new office arrangement is a significant scale-up on the firm’s previous premises, which were at Teesdale Business Park. The long lease taken out by the company at Phoenix House
Gary Piper, General Manager of Den Hartogh UK, said: “Our move to Phoenix House represents a long-term commitment to Tees Valley from an international company.
“Phoenix House is a new-build, high calibre location office space. The ethos of the business park is the right fit for Den Hartogh. We look forward to many prosperous years ahead in Tees Valley.”
Property investors, Andy Preston and Gareth Cherry, of Preston Cherry, acquired Phoenix House in Stockton last year, as the third phase of plans to develop ‘Level Q’ luxury offices in Teesside.
Andy Preston of Preston Cherry, which owns Phoenix House, said: “We are delighted to welcome Den Hartogh to Phoenix House, it’s a vote of confidence in our region from a world-class business”.
“Our offices of all sizes provide functional and fun work environments. Employers across the region are realising that there is a tangible link between the working environment and a happy, settled and productive workforce.”