Hochiki Europe has announced the purchase of facility in Chatham, Kent, which represents an investment of £5.5 million by the group.
Residing on a site of 1.92 acres, the new building is over 24,000 square feet and will be in addition to the European Headquarters and Research and Development Centre in Gillingham, Kent. The building is part of the ongoing strategic expansion of footprint for the European arm of the group and will afford the company space to expand the existing operations in warehousing, production and distribution as well as the sales and administrative teams.
The new facility will ensure future demand is met and order volume is delivered efficiently and effectively to customers in the UK, across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa. The new facility will bring with it new employment opportunities to the South-East, adding to the 180 staff already employed at the Head Office in Kent.
