Motul, a French company that specialises in the formulation, production and distribution of high-performance lubricants for engines, will be taking 1,067 sq ft feet of space when it moves into one of the ground floor units in the landmark Grade A building.
The new tenant will join the software provider Altus and financial services consultancy Fidelius who moved in last year and BMT a maritime-orientated high-end design house and technical consulting firm that took up residence recently.
Councillor Paul Roper, Cabinet Member for Economic And Cultural Sustainable Development, said: “It is great news that Motul has chosen Bath to set up its first UK sales office and even better that it will be moving its workforce into No.1 Bath Quays, providing a boost to the local economy and validating our commitment to support and regenerate our city centre.”
Callum Goodland, UK & Ireland Country General Manager at Motul, said: “We are delighted to open Motul’s first UK sales office in the historic and beautiful city of Bath. We feel the Bath Quays location reflects our company's values dating back to our founding way back in 1863. Over the years, Motul has gained worldwide awareness as an official supplier to a great number of motor sport teams and Original Equipment Manufacturers. Today, the company remains a key partner of emblematic international racing competitions such as the Dakar Rally, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, MotoGP, Goodwood Revival and many others.
“A pioneer in its sector, Motul has always put innovation and progress at the heart of its strategy. Facing a rapidly changing world, the company is now diversifying its activity in favor of better and more responsible mobility solutions. We look forward to welcoming our customers, partners and colleagues from around the globe to our new UK sales office.”
No.1 Bath Quays was the first new office block to be built in Bath in a generation and is a central element of the 4.5 acre Bath Quays regeneration project. The office building provides 44,470 sq. ft of Grade A accommodation over four open plan floors and ground floor business space, with a host of passive design and energy efficiency measures including VRF air conditioning, LED lighting, 13 secure parking spaces and 106 cycle racks, with eight electric charging spaces to be provided.
Knight Frank acted as the agent for Bath & North East Somerset Council at No.1 Bath Quays. The property and estate is managed by Savills.
Polly Smart, Associate at Knight Frank, said: “The extraordinary quality of No.1 Bath Quays, partnered with its excellent transport links provided Motul the opportunity to acquire 1,000 sq ft in Grade A accommodation. I anticipate Motul will reap the benefits of locating here and thrive in their new environment.”
For more information about No.1 Bath Quays visit: http://no1bathquays.co.uk/.