Property company Hortons has submitted a planning application for a new fleet management centre that will secure the long-term future of Toyota Material Handling UK (TMHUK) in Leicestershire.
Plans have been brought forward for a 175,000 sq ft purpose-built facility at Old Dalby Business Park, where the forklift and warehouse equipment manufacturer, TMHUK, has been based for over 20 years.
The new facility will be constructed on the site of a former industrial building that was previously located on the ex-Ministry of Defence estate. It will include production and workshop areas, sustainable office space, indoor and outdoor storage, and a secure yard. Designed to achieve an EPC A+ rating, the building will be operational by Q1 2027, subject to planning approval.
TMHUK currently re-manufactures, repairs and prepares more than 12,000 trucks per year at its existing Old Dalby site.
Stuart Reilly, TMHUK’s director – rental & used, said that the new unit will support around 150 jobs and represents a major investment in the firm’s continued growth.
He said: “TMHUK are delighted to remain on site at Old Dalby and further develop our Fleet Management Centre. This is the biggest investment project of the year and will ensure we continue to be able to provide sustainable customer success to secure, create and grow new employment in the area.”
Jeremy Boothroyd of Hortons said: “We’re proud to be working with TMHUK on this strategically important development.
“The new centre will deliver modern, sustainable industrial space that will enhance TMHUK’s operational efficiency and support its growth plans. It’s one of several projects which are significantly improving the quality of accommodation across Old Dalby Business Park.”
Hortons has also submitted a planning application for a second unit of 25,000 sq ft on an adjacent plot as part of its ongoing investment in Old Dalby Business Park. It has recently refurbished a 67,000 sq ft unit, now available for occupation.
