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Specialising in high performance technology and motor sport ( HPTM ) innovation , cutting edge design , engineering and business development
MEPC ’ s stunning vision for Silverstone Park that reaches into both the Bucks and Northants counties
• Re-branding of Silverstone Park and winning prestigious Property Marketing Awards trophy
• Adding motorcycle giant KTM to its tenant roster
• £ 13m committed to new utilities ( gas , water , electricity )
• Installation of superfast broadband for companies on site
• Significant landscaping and improved access throughout the estate
• Acquisition of 82,500sq ft Buckingham Road units – providing immediate accommodation
• Confident 125,000 sq ft speculative development creating 14 industrial units and providing immediate accommodation . This follows an initial 15,000 sq ft speculative build – successfully let
Community Development At Silverstone Park , MEPC pro-actively engages with occupiers to offer them valuable PR and B2B networking opportunities .
MEPC has a professional team based on the estate . This includes a Commercial Director , Estate Manager , Facilities Manager and administration and reception staff , adding to the sense of security , approachability and peace of mind for occupiers .
A social committee with full occupier input has been created to further encourage a healthy community spirit and support a work-life balance for employees . On-going investment in signage and the reprofiling and maintenance of the estate ’ s grounds has also led to a much enhanced working environment and increased motivation for staff .
Future Developments The Master Plan includes planning consent across 130 acres of land with opportunities for bespoke developments for specific companies on a pre-let basis as well as the development of new speculativelybuilt buildings .
Facilities & Services A major refurbishment by MEPC of Silverstone Park ’ s Innovation Centre has included superfast broadband , professional meeting rooms for hire and hot desk facilities .
Offices starting at 200 square feet in size are available at the Innovation Centre – each carrying the kudos of having the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit as a backdrop . MEPC also offers ‘ virtual tenancy ’ agreements through the Innovation Centre which include full telephone reception service and access to its new meeting rooms .
The Buckingham Road properties ( nee Jordan Technology Park – previously owned by former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan ) are ideal for HPTM companies with 15 brand new workshops and industrial units available to let , ranging from 5000 sq ft to 28,000 sq ft in size .
Research & Technology Links From Formula 1 right down to grass roots motorsport , the Silverstone Circuit is a hotbed of R & D activity for thousands of teams , manufacturers and supply chain companies during the year .
Silverstone Park ’ s Innovation Centre is a hive of activity for entrepreneurial and pioneering SMEs and start-ups
Additionally MEPC works closely with education establishments based on site including the National College for Motorsport and the University Technology College ( UTC ) Silverstone to support the skills agenda .
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