Portfolio - Tritax Big Box

Amazon, Darlington

A 1.5m sq ft prime, state-of-the art, high specification logistics facility pre-let to Amazon on a 20-year lease. This facility was Amazon’s first fulfilment centre in the North-East, fitted out with their latest robotics technology, it will help meet growing customer demand. It became fully operational in September 2020, bringing over 1,000 new permanent jobs to the area.

Amazon, Durham

A 1.9m prime, state-of-the art, high specification facility pre-let to Amanzon a 20-year lease. This forward funded development, one of the largest of its kind in the UK, became became fully operational in September 2020, bringing more than 1,000 new permanent jobs to the area.

Amazon, Haydock

A c.360k sq ft forward funded development pre-let to Amazon, and one of the UK's most advanced sortation buildings. Pre-let to Amazon on a 15-year lease, this facility is located in an established logistics area, in close proximity to the deep-water container port Liverpool2, and Manchester Airport. With excellent road connectivity and Haydock’s catchment population of c.2.5m people is within a 30-minute drive.

Amazon, Littlebrook

A 2.3m state-of-the-art "Mega Box" logistics facility pre-let to Amazon on a 20-year lease. Upon completion it will include three structural mezzanine floors, high levels of automation and will benefit from a substantial 3.5MW solar PV scheme.

Amazon, Peterborough

A high specification distribution centre, well positioned in a core logistics location. Built in 2006 to a high specification, this distribution centre benefits from excellent motorway connectivity across the UK.

AO World, Crewe

A versatile facility, which benefits from significant capital investment by AO. Together with the their second distribution facility (located diagonally opposite) this asset forms ao.com’s UK National Distribution hub.

Apple Unit 2, Aston Clinton

A speculatively built unit within the Tritax Symmetry (TSL) let to Apple in August 2020. Apple has taken this c.56k sq ft unit on a 10-year lease, which is used as new film studios and set workshops.

Apple Unit 3, Aston Clinton

A speculatively built unit within the Tritax Symmetry (TSL) let to Apple in August 2020. Apple has taken this c.112 sq ft unit on a 10-year lease, which will be used as new film studios and set workshops.

Argos, Burton-on-Trent

Located in a core UK location, this distribution centre incorporates modern design features and has benefited from significant capital investment by the tenant including substantial internal automation systems.

Argos, Heywood

A high-specification facility incorporating modern design features. It is strategically located north of Manchester city centre and Junction 18 of the M62 motorway is two miles to the south, providing good access to the North-West of England.

B&Q Plc, Worksop

This high-specification facility is B&Q’s National Core Products Distribution Centre. It was purpose built in 2005, and is located adjacent to the A57 which links directly to both the A1 to the East and M1 to the West.

Brakes, Bristol

A well positioned distribution centres, situated in a core South-West location with excellent motorway connectivity. A new lease was taken by Brake Bros in March 2016 for c. 30 years, with five yearly rent reviews linked to annual RPI with a cap of 5%.

Brakes, Harlow

This is one of Brake's main regional distribution centres, which is strategically located in a core South-East location. New 25-year lease taken by Brake's in June 2015, with five yearly rent reviews linked to annual RPI with a cap of 5%. Low site density offers the opportunity of expansion.

BSH Home Appliances, Corby

This prime, purpose-built facilty is let to BSH Home Appliances Limited (“BSH”), part of the Bosch Group. Upon practicle completion in Autumn 2019, this facilty was let on a new 10-year lease and became BSH’s largest UK distribution centre.

Butternut Box, Worksop

A speculatively built 150k sq ft unit within the Tritax Symmetry (TSL) let to the fast growing brand Butterbox. This unit is let to Butternut Box on a 15-year lease, who intends to invest significantly into its fit out for the building and will employ up to 500 people when the site is fully operational.

Cerealto (UK), Worksop

This facility is located at Dukeries Industrial Estate, which has easy access to both the M1 and A1. Acquired with a c.18-year unexpired lease, this facility is let to Cerealto (UK) and guaranteed by Grupo Siro Corporativo SL, the global private label food manufacturer.

DHL, Skelmersdale

This us a highly specified and fully fitted distribution facility, with ancillary offices and extensive parking. Strategically located five miles from Junction 6 of the M6 and the Port of Liverpool, this facility has benefitted significant capital expenditure by DHL.

DPD Group, Bicester

A c.59k sq ft highly sustainable specialist parcel hub delivery centre pre-let to DPD. Construction has commenced on this 59k sq ft asset, where we will reduce the carbon impact by 35%, and offsetting the remaining 20,000 tonnes of construction related embedded carbon emissions, in line with industry best practice.

DSG Retail Ltd, Newark

This national distribution centre forms part of DSG’s principal hub for direct store replenishment, home deliveries and returns. It was purpose built to a high specification for DSG in 2003, and also accommodates DSG’s main service repair centre which has benefited from significant capital investment.

Dunelm, Stoke-on-Trent

A modern c.503.k sq ft facility comprising two interconnected sortation and distribution buildings. This high specification facility was developed in 2004 and 2010 and works in conjunction with the nearby Dunelm National Distribution Centre at Sideway (which is also owned by the Company) to form Dunelm’s national distribution centre for the UK.

Dunelm, Stoke-on-Trent (1)

This was a forward funding development of a new c.526k sq ft logistics hub pre-let to Dunelm on a new 10-year lease. Dunelm has committed significant capital investment into the fit-out of this facility, which is strategically located at Prologis Park Sideway. Dunelm occupies two smaller units nearby. When combined, these three buildings, totalling c. 1m sq ft, form Dunelm’s national distribution centre for the UK.

Eddie Stobart, Corby

This regional distribution centre is strategically located at the new Midlands Logistics Park just south of Corby. On practical completion, this property was let to Eddie Stobart Limited on a new 20-year lease, subject to five-yearly rent reviews indexed to the Retail Price Index (collared and capped).

Euro Car Parts, Birmingham

Purpose-built in 2016 to a high specification, this facility is Euro Car Parts new primary National Distribution facility. Located at Birch Coppice Business Park, Birmingham, one of the UK’s premier rail connected distribution parks, this facility has benefited from significant capital investment by the Customer.

Gestamp, Wolverhampton

A forward funding development of a c.545k sq ft logistics hub pre-let to Gestamp Tallent Ltd on a 15-year lease. This new logistics facility and UK headquarters, benefits from significant capital investment from Gestamp Tallent Ltd ,a leading global designer and manufacturer of metal components and assemblies.

Global Infusion Group Unit 1, Aston Clinton

Situated at Symmetry Park in Aylesbury, part of the Tritax Symmetry (TSL) portfolio, this c.83.4k sq ft asset was pre-let to Global Infusion Group. Apple occupy two adjacent units on the scheme totalling over 168k sq ft.

Hachette UK, Didcot

A pre-let forward funded development of a new high specification and automated global distribution centre. Situated in a core South East logistics location close to the M4, M40 and A34, this global distribution centre was pre-let to Hachette UK on a 15-year lease.

Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange, Hinckley

Located at junction 2 of the M69, the plans for Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange will deliver a multi-purpose cargo interchange and distribution facility, alongside new and improved rail and road connections.

Howden, Raunds (No1)

The forward funding development of a new c. 658k sq ft distribution warehouse facility, pre-let to Howden Joinery Group Plc on a 30-year lease. Upon practical completion, in June 2016, the facility was let to Howdens. Together, with two adjacent facilities (also owned by the Company), this facility provides Howdens with a 1.6m sq ft ‘centre of excellence’ for its supply chain operations, which is expected to deliver very significant operational and efficiency benefits.

Howden, Raunds (No2)

This c.657 sq ft forward funding development of a new distribution warehouse facility was pre-let to Howden Joinery Group Plc on a 30-year lease. This strategically important facility sits adjacent to two other Howdens Big Boxes at the same location(also owned by the Company), which together form a 1.6m sq ft ‘centre of excellence’ for Howden’s supply chain operations which is expected to deliver very significant operational and efficiency benefits.

Howden, Raunds (No3)

This c. 300k sq ft forward funding development of a new distribution warehouse facility, was pre-let to Howden Joinery Group Plc on a 30-year lease. This strategically important facility sits adjacent to two other Howdens Big Boxes at the same location(also owned by the Company), which together form a 1.6m sq ft ‘centre of excellence’ for Howden’s supply chain operations which is expected to deliver very significant operational and efficiency benefits.

Kelloggs, Trafford Park

This asset was acquired with the view that there was a strong possibility of negotiating a lease extension with Kellogg’s. In March 2018, two years after its acquisition, a 10-year lease extension was completed with Kellogg’s, repositioning this asset from Value Add to Foundation. As part of the lease re-gear the rent was increased by 20% pa.

L'Oreal, Trafford Park

This c.315 sq ft facility was acquired by the Company in December 2014, with a number of asset management opportunities identified. This property is located in one of Europe’s largest and most successful business parks, with direct access to the M60 and the Manchester Ship Canal.

MA6NITUDE, Middlewich

An industrial/distribution opportunity with design and build units available from 40,000 sq ft - 638,000 sq ft.

Marks & Spencer, Castle Donnington

A c.906k sq ft state-of-the-art logistics facility purpose built for M&S in 2011. With modern design features such as energy efficient systems and dedicated rail freight terminal, this facility is strategically located for transportation via road (M1), rail and air, and supports central UK distribution for M&S's e-commerce function.

Marks & Spencer, Stoke-on-Trent

This facility is one of M&S’s five national distribution centres for general merchandise. Located in a core logistics location close to the M6, this facility was acquired with a c.8.5 year lease subject to a tenant break option or a five yearly upward only open market rent review in May 2021.

Matalan, Liverpool

Built in 2006 and extended in 2014, this facility is located at Knowsley Business Park one of the largest industrial parks in Europe, and benefits from excellent transport links across the North-West of England. It is located adjacent to a newly constructed 115,000 sq ft office building occupied by Matalan and together they form Matalan’s HQ facility. Matalan have invested significant capital into the property, creating an advanced automated clothing conveyor belt system across four mezzanine floors.

Morrisons, Birmingham

This facility was purpose built for Ocado (the sub-tenant) with multiple mezzanine floors and high levels of automation. Located on Birch Coppice Business Park, close to J.10 of the M42, this facility was acquired with a c.21 year unexpired lease; annual upward only rent reviews to CPI, capped at 3.5% pa.

Morrisons, Sittingbourne

As Morrisons’ principal south-east regional distribution facility, this unit supplies 85 superstores with chilled and cold goods. It is strategically located four miles from Junction 5 of the M2 and is close to rail and container port facilities.

New Look, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Constructed in 2007 and extended in 2011, this asset is one of two New Look National and European Distribution Centres. This modern and highly specified facility has multiple mezzanine floors and an eaves height of up to 15 metres. The tenant has invested significantly into the property, creating one of the most advanced automated clothing distribution facilities in the UK.

Next, Doncaster

This unit was developed in 2003 and extended in 2005, to accommodate Next’s expansion requirements. This facilitiy's extension contains a fully automated stock picking system, installed at considerable expense to the tenant. Next are committed to this location, illustrated by their occupation of a 600,000 sq ft facility on an adjoining parcel of land, that links via a connecting bridge to our building.

Nice-Pak International, Wigan

The forward funding development of a new c.399k sq ft production and distribution facility pre-let to Nice-Pak’s, the leading manufacturer and supplier of wet wipes globally. This facility is Nice-Pak’s primary HQ serving its UK, European, Australian and New Zealand operations. Nice-Pak has committed significant capital into the property through machinery and automation. Upon practical completion Nice-Pak entered a new 25-year lease, without break.

Ocado, Bicester

This c.164k sq ft unit was speculatively built from within the Tritax Symmetry (TSL) development portfolio. It was let to Ocado in December 2020 on a 20-year term. This letting achieved a rent 20% higher than appraisal levels.

Ocado, Erith

This c.563k sq ft logistics hub was pre-let to Ocado Holdings Limited (guaranteed by Ocado Group plc) on a 30-year lease, subject to five yearly rent reviews indexed to the RPI (capped and collared). This highly automated asset is central to helping Ocado fulfil its growing capacity needs in London and the South-East. Upon reaching full capacity, it is anticipated that this facility will employ 3,500 staff, hold up to 53,000 products and turnaround a staggering 200,000 orders a week.

Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Bognor Regis

This pre-let forward funding development of a new Technology and Logistics Centre for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd, is situated just eight miles from RRMC's HQ and principal UK assembly plant at Goodwood, West Sussex. This facility, which reached practical completion in September 2015, is used as a warehouse and distribution centre for inbound production parts, a car body store and finished car store with workshop for car preparation. In August 2016, the Company agreed to fund enhancement works to increase the overall floor area by c.97k sq ft to c.409k sq ft.

Royal Mail Group, Daventry

This regional distribution centre is let to Royal Mail Group Limited, the main subsidiary of Royal Mail plc. Purpose-built in 2003, this modern, high specification parcel delivery hub with a 24/7 on site operation provides a centrally located and adaptable NDC to all Royal Mail parcel hubs across the UK. Situated within the ‘Golden Triangle’ of logistics, the property has excellent road, airport and rail connectivity.

Royal Mail, Atherstone

This Regional Distribution Centre is let to Royal Mail Group Limited, the main subsidiary of Royal Mail plc, one of the UK’s leading postal and delivery companies. Situated within the ‘Golden Triangle’ of logistics the property this facility which has benefited from significant capital investment, has excellent road, airport and rail connectivity and direct rail links to London.

Sainsburys, Leeds

This facility is one of Sainsbury’s 13 main regional distribution centres in the UK, strategically located near the A1(M) motorway, rail and air links. This c.571k sq ft asset, acquired by the Company in December 2013, is core to Sainsbury’s operational needs, distributing food to 145 superstores and 45 local stores between Northampton and Newcastle.

Screwfix, Fradley

This forward funding development was pre-let to Screwfix Direct Ltd, the UK’s largest multi-channel retailer of trade tools, accessories and hardware products. This high specification facility, comprising c.553k sq ft is Screwfix’s fourth UK distribution centre. Upon practical completion in October 2017, the property was let to Screwfix on a new 10 year lease, subject to five yearly upward only open market rent reviews.

Stobart Group, Carlisle

This modern facility is located at Carlisle’s Lake District Airport, close to the M6. This c.314k sq ft logistics asset with 12.5m eaves was acquired by the Company in November 2017 with a c.18 year unexpired lease, with five yearly upward only rent reviews to RPI (collared at 1.0% and caped at 3.5% pa, annually compounded).

Symmetry Park Ardley, Bicester

This site extends to 101 acres, Symmetry Park, Ardley has the capacity to deliver up to 1,900,000 sq ft of logistics floor space.

Symmetry Park Aston Clinton, Aylesbury

This site extends to a total of 46 acres and has planning permission for 700,000 sq ft of B2/B8 use space.

Symmetry Park Bicester, Bicester

This site extends to a total of 53 acres and has the capacity to deliver up to 755,000 sq ft of logistics floor space. Current Occupiers include Ocado Retail Ltd, Bentley Designs Ltd, Medline Services Ltd and DPD Group UK Ltd.

Symmetry Park Biggleswade, Biggleswade

This site extends to a total of 95 acres and benefits from detailed planning consent for a total of 577,000 sq ft of logistics accommodation.

Symmetry Park Darlington, Darlington

This site extends to 90 acres and benefits from outline planning permission for 1.6 million sq ft of B2, B8 and associated roadside uses.

Symmetry Park Doncaster, Blyth, Doncaster

This site extends to 54 acres and benefits from detailed planning consent for 721,000 sq ft of B1, B2 and B8 use space.

Symmetry Park Gloucester

This site has the capacity to accommodate approximately 2,000,000 sq ft of logistics floor space.

Symmetry Park Kettering, Kettering

Symmetry Park, Kettering extends to 136 acres and benefits from outline planning permission for 2,310,000 sq ft of logistics floor space.

Symmetry Park Leicester, Leicester

This development has the capacity to deliver in the region of 4,000,000 sq ft of logistics floor space.

Symmetry Park Merseyside, Prescot

Symmetry Park, Merseyside extends to 37 acres with the opportunity to deliver up to 868,000 sq ft of logistics and industrial space.

Symmetry Park Northampton

This opportunity comprises approximately 145 acres and is being promoted through the Local plan process.

Symmetry Park Northampton West, Daventry

This site totals 34 acres with the capacity to deliver up to 576,000 sq ft of logistics floor space.

Symmetry Park Oxford North, Bicester

Extending to a total of 161 acres, Symmetry Park, Oxford North has the capacity to deliver up to 2,321,000 sq ft of logistics floor space.

Symmetry Park South Elmsall, West Yorkshire

This site comprsies approximately 86 acres and is being promoted through the local plan process.

Symmetry Park St Helens, Warrington

This site comprises approximately 75 acres and is being promoted through the local plan process.

Symmetry Park, Rugby

This site extends to a total of 111 acres and benefits from outline planning permission to deliver up to 2 million sq ft of logistics floor space.

Symmetry Park, Wigan

This site extends to a total of 134 acres and has the capacity to deliver up to 1,442,000 sq ft of logistics floor space.

Tesco, Didcot

This facility has integral cold store for Tesco’s food distribution, serving in excess of 120 stores in a 60-mile radius.

Tesco, Goole

This is one of Tesco’s principal RDC and a main hub for distributing general merchandise, ambient food and beverages. This specification facility incorporates modern design features such as cross docking, a low site density of 31% and eaves height of 14 metres. The low site density would potentially allow for an extension of up to approximately 150,000 sq ft of additional space.

Tesco, Middleton

Situated in Greater Manchester, this c.302k sq ft logistics asset is situated just east of Junction 20 of the M62, and 42 miles from Liverpool. This asset was acquired with a number of potential asset management opportunities identified. It is located in Stakehill, an established 200-acre industrial estate providing over 2.5m sq ft of logistics space and home to a critical mass of tenants.

Tesco, Nursling

Situated on a 20-acre site, this well configured cross-docked asset provides critical cold-store capabilities. Nursling Industrial Estate is the pre-eminent location for logistics on the South Coast, where Southampton represents the primary logistics hub for the region due to its excellent road, port and rail connectivity and proximity to a major population centre.

The Co-Operative Group, Biggleswade

This regional distribution centre at Symmetry Park Biggleswade, is pre-let to The Co-op Food Group, part of The Co-operative Group Ltd. This asset, will play an important role in Co-op's UK supply chain, as it looks to further increase its presence in London, the South and the South East. The property will also benefit from significant capital investment by the occupier, including high levels of fit-out to include frozen, chilled and ambient food storage zones.

The Co-Operative Group, Thurrock

The facility is one of the Co-op’s six strategic UK distribution hubs and the only one located in the South East. Built to a high specification in 2005, this UK distribution hub has benefited from significant capital investment from the tenant. It is strategically located just off J31 of the M25, benefiting from excellent access to the wider motorway network, including access to Central and Greater London and the South-East, as well as the deep sea ports of London Gateway and the Port of Tilbury.

The Range, Thorne

A high-specification property, providing a modern national logistics distribution centre, with ancillary offices over approx. 42.7 acres. This facility is located in a major UK distribution location with good transport links, supported by favourable demographics for a suitable labour force. It benefits from a prominent position adjacent to the M18 motorway and two miles from Junction 6, with easy access to the wider motorway network of M1, A1(M) and M62.

TK Maxx, Knottingley

The forward funding development of a new c.640k sq ft regional distribution facility, pre-let to TJX UK (“TK Maxx”). Upon practical completion, in January 2017, this new distribution facility was let to TK Maxx on a new 20-year lease.The site is strategically located at the junction of the M62 and A1 directly off the J33 roundabout, providing good access to Leeds, Manchester and the ports of Liverpool and Hull. This facility can accommodate the installation of three mezzanine floors that will create an additional c.765k sq ft. of useable space.

Tritax Big Box Littlebrook, Dartford

A prime logisitics opportunity within the M25 with 2.3m sqft under construction for Amazon and a further 450,000 sqft under construction and due for completion in July 2021

Tritax Big Box Newark

A planning application has been submitted for c.395,000 sqft adjacent to an existing TBBR holding at Newark.

Unilever, Cannock

A national distribution facility operated and let to Unilever UK Ltd, one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products. This high specification facility was purpose built for Unilever in 2005 and extended in 2012, and has benefited from significant capital investment with a high level of automation. It is situated in a strategically situated in a core Midlands distribution location with excellent connectivity to the M6 motorway for access to Birmingham and Manchester Airports, the Port of Liverpool in the North West and the Port of Avonmouth in the South West.

Unilever, Doncaster

A high specification facility was purpose built for Unilever and fitted out to include a high level of automation. Located on Trax Park, close to the M18, A1(M) and M1, with good access to the ports of Hull and Grimsby, and adjacent to Doncaster Rail Freight Terminal.

Wincanton /Industrial Tool Supplies, London

This high specification facility is strategically positioned close to the M11, the M25 and Central London. This c.390k sq ft facility is let under two leases to Wincanton (61% of rent) and Industrial Tool Supplies (ITS) (39% of rent).

XPO Supply Chain UK, Derby

This facility is let to XPO a top provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. Dove Valley Park is a major 200 acre industrial/distribution estate situated in an established distribution location in the North Midlands, close to East Midlands Airport and Birmingham Rail Freights.

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