X-CELLENT MOVE FOR EXPANDING DMS

Industrial/Warehouse News

Businesses trying to keep their costs down have driven sales of renewable energy meters up for an expanding Nottinghamshire distribution company.

DMS Flow Measurement & Controls, which supplies utility meters, flow control and detection systems to customers ranging from property developers to industrial customers, has moved into new, larger premises at Eastwood.

In a move secured by the Nottingham property consultancy FHP, DMS has transferred from its old premises at Pinxton into a purpose-built complex at Chrysalis Way, just off the A610 and close to Junction 26 of the M1 motorway.

The company is owned and run by Managing Director Ceri Minns, who built on his significant experience in the industry to launch the business in 1999. He explained why he had decided to make the move.

“We have moved from our old premises at Pinxton because of expansion, which meant there was a need for more office and warehouse space.” he said. “That expansion is in part a direct result of the Government’s Renewable Heat Incentive scheme, which has led to an increase in sales.”

The Renewable Heat Incentive scheme is the first long-term financial support programme that encourages the use of renewable heat. It offers payments to industry, businesses and public sector organisations, with district heating companies among DMS’s customers.

The company has moved into a 5,500 sq ft bespoke development which combines extensive warehouse space with two-storey offices. It has a customer reception area, training space for customers, a loading bay and car parking.

Mr Minns added:-

“We chose Chrysalis Way at Eastwood because it is less than four miles from Junction 26 of the M1, which gives us excellent road communications. But it is also within a few miles of our old site at Pinxton, which meant that our staff would not have to travel too far.”

The deal was completed by FHP Associate Director Laura West, a member of the consultancy’s office and industrial team. She said: “DMS is another great local success story, with an experienced team who are respected in their market and making the most of some strong opportunities.

“They have been looking for a site where they would be able to stamp their own identity on the property and Chrysalis Way fitted the bill. They have now transformed an unfinished building into something really impressive.’

She added:-

“DMS is the latest in a stream of growing, privately-owned businesses to bite the bullet and expand into new premises. We’ve seen a lot of positive economic news recently and I don’t think they’ll be the last.”

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