On Track for Success at Hamilton International Park

HF Developments are delighted to formally hand over Babcock Rail's new training facility at Hamilton International Park. The 70,000 sq ft centre furthers Babcock Rail's presence on the Park, having first arrived at Hamilton International Park in 2005, when they re-located from Glasgow to their new Regional Headquarters in Kintail House.

Stephen Lewis, Development Director at HF Developments, commented "We are delighted to continue our relationship with Babcock Rail. The partnership approach that we adopt with all of our occupiers across our sites is reflected in deals such as this.

"Hamilton International Park has been the most successful Enterprise Zone in Scotland, and we were able to use the incentives available to tailor Babcock Rail a market leading deal. We fully recognise that the decision to commit to a location is driven not just by the deal availablable but by a broad range of location factors. The reasons for the Park's success is that it offers modern, flexible, Grade A office accommodation, providing quality, excellent connectivity, and excellent amenities all within an attractive landscaped environment.

"This, coupled with the exceptional incentive packages available, has ensured the Park's continued success, with over 4,200 people now located here."

Rodney Ackland, Babcock International Group Property Manager, explained " Our experience over the last four years since relocating the Babcock Rail HQ meant that the decision to choose Hamilton International Park as the location for a new regional training and operational contract centre was simplified. The financial package and existing relationship with HF Developments cemented that decision."

"The new centre will be partly used to train the next generation of engineers, and is a visual demonstration of Babcock Rail's commitment to equipping their workforce with the necessary skills to ensure they provide the best possible services to their clients."

It is expected that the training centre will open during November 2009.

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Notes to Editors: Hamilton International Park

Well established An established, dynamic business location, Hamilton International Park is home to a number of blue chip companies including ScottishPower, Babcock Rail, Carillion, HSBC, First Direct, Scottish & Universal Newspapers and many more. Over 4,000 people are employed on site, a figure which will double when the Park is fully occupied. Park Developers HFD are expanding the range of flexible, high quality office accommodation to further support the Park's future growth.
The Park is centrally located in the heart of Scotland, approximately 13 miles south east of Glasgow City Centre. It is served by the A725 East Kilbride Expressway, which provides quick and easy access to the M8 (Glasgow & Edinburgh) and M74 (Carlisle & the South) motorway networks. DTZ, Lambert Smith Hampton and Cushman & Wakefield are retained letting agents for the available office accommodation at Hamilton International Park.