Hatton Technology Park – previously known as Nunhold Business Centre – has secured the latest generation of high speed broadband to become the first rural technology park in the south Midlands to offer this crucial service.
Paradoxically, Hatton Technology Park is owned by Johnnie Arkwright, whose ancestor Sir Richard Arkwright made the technological breakthrough with the Spinning Jenny that led to his building the first factory in the world in 1770.
It was the start of the Industrial Revolution and the end of cottage industry, as the rural community migrated to the towns for work.
Now Johnnie is reversing the process by using the very latest new technology to enable businesses to return to the countryside.
“The lack of high-speed Internet access in rural areas is a big national issue. We are making a significant investment and the response by prospective occupiers has been fantastic. It’s a real breakthrough,” he said.
The 20 office suites – ranging from 400 sq ft to 4,800 ft – are situated in former Victorian farm buildings on the 700-acre Hatton Estate (home to Hatton Country World), which was bought by Sir Richard Arkwright’s grandson Peter in 1836.
Tenant Neil Davis of Davis IT Solutions has recently moved from a starter- office on the site to larger premises. “I’ve been on the park for four years and during that time we have doubled both our turnover and our staff. The high-speed broadband has been critical to our decision to stay – we’re all thrilled.
“An additional advantage for us is the location; it allows us to easily get to our clients in the West Midlands and Warwickshire without having to sit in traffic!
“My staff like it a lot out here and enjoy the non-stressful environment. It’s also very useful being within walking distance of the shops and restaurants at Hatton Country World,” he said.
Hatton Technology Park is located off the A4177 between Warwick and Solihull. Anyone interested should contact property manager Caroline Clifton at 01926 844326.
Photo caption: Johnnie Arkwright (right) with Neil Davis of Davis IT Solutions Ends July 2012
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