Chichester: Leki Aviation moves to business park at Tangmere

Leading aircraft parts supplier Leki Aviation is moving to Chichester Business Park in Tangmere to further expand its UK operation. The Danish-owned company is relocating from Lavant after purchasing larger 28,270 sq ft premises in a deal secured by industrial property specialists Lambert Smith Hampton and Flude Commercial.

It comes after agents were instructed by the landowner on the freehold disposal of the former Carte Blanche premises, which was surplus to requirements. Carte Blanche, a leading greetings and gift brand, continues to trade from its large worldwide headquarters in the building opposite.

The premium-quality unit, which includes a modern warehouse, two-storey offices and extensive yard and parking, will be the UK base for Leki Aviation. Founded over 25 years ago and with seven global offices, the company serves more than 1,000 airlines with quality parts.

Robin Dickens, director – industrial of the South Coast property team of LSH, said: “Chichester Business Park is a real success story for the West Sussex economy and we’re pleased to have secured these high-quality premises for an established global brand.

“The business park has excellent links to the A27 and this strategic location has already attracted major occupiers including Philips Respironics, Carte Blanche and the South East Coast Ambulance Service.

“The addition of Leki Aviation at Tangmere, a place with a long association with aviation, is fantastic news and I can only see the business park going from strength to strength moving forward.”

Andrew Newell, vice-president of Leki Aviation, said: “Leki Aviation had been looking for a prime location to develop and expand our supply and repair of aircraft parts business. Purchasing the freehold property at Tangmere meets our expectation for the appearance of our company, and our dedication to grow and develop our company further. We are looking forward to bring some aviation back to Tangmere, a former RAF airfield full of aviation history.”

Mark Minchell, director, Flude Commercial, said: ”Leki have been looking for a suitable relocation for some time and we are delighted they have chosen Chichester Business Park.  Our clients will shortly be embarking on further high quality development at the site and hope to attract similar quality companies to Chichester.”

Lambert Smith Hampton, which has offices in Fareham and Southampton, is a multi-award-winning commercial property specialist and has the largest transactional team in the Solent region, with 13 specialists working in the industrial property, office space, retail, leisure and investment markets.