A TOWN centre business hub for advanced manufacturing and engineering firms has signed up five new tenants.

Langtree, which manages The Base for Warrington & Co, has confirmed deals with Meritec, Swan IT, Redwood Bank, Simple Solutions and Olive Construction.

It has also been confirmed that a further four offices at the 50,000 sq ft building, on Dallam Lane, are now under negotiation.

Jayne Furnival, group property director at Langtree, said: “Our tenants tell us that the building’s locational advantages were key factors in their choice.

“They like its proximity to Warrington Central Station and the A49 as it widens the pool of labour they can draw on as they grow.”

Steve Park, managing director of Warrington & Co, believes the town’s ‘appeal as a place to live and work’ is ‘playing its part’ in the spike in lettings.

He said: “Few places combine quality of life with business success and sustainable infrastructure in the way that Warrington does.

“The Base is part of our wider strategy to ensure that the town properly capitalises on this appeal so that it can continue to grow and prosper.”

Adam Gardner, from new tenant Meritec, added: “In the tech sector collaboration is critical, so being surrounded by your peers is vital.

“We’ve only been here a few weeks but can already feel the vibrant atmosphere at The Base, which makes collaboration and ultimately progress happen. We’re absolutely delighted to be here.”

New occupiers are supported by the active networking and advisory programme available to all of the building’s tenants.

The BaseConnect programme now has more than 120 members from the area involved in a range of events, seminars and masterclasses.