East Midlands Airport Handling Ltd Announced as Latest Occupier at Stud Brook Business Park

Clowes Developments has announced East Midlands Airport Handling has secured a long-term lease of Unit 6B at Stud Brook Business Park, Castle Donington.

East Midlands Airport Handling (EMAH) is a specialist air cargo coordination company, managing the scheduling, administration and operational logistics of goods cargo flights at East Midlands Airport (EMA). The airport is the UK’s busiest dedicated air freight hub, hosting major logistics operators including DHL, UPS and FedEx, and handling hundreds of thousands of tonnes of cargo each year. East Midlands Airport also operates a growing passenger network, serving key leisure and European destinations.

With significant operational changes currently taking place at East Midlands Airport, several established occupiers are seeking to relocate to strategically positioned sites that allow them to continue operating efficiently, while future-proofing their businesses. Stud Brook Business Park has emerged as an ideal solution, offering high-quality, well-connected accommodation close to the airport while remaining outside the operational constraints of the airfield itself.

Unit 6B comprises a 22,000 sq ft semi-detached warehouse with office and welfare facilities, benefitting from a secure service yard and dedicated parking. The building provides high-quality modern accommodation, designed to support Net Zero carbon occupation and a BREEAM rating of ‘very good’ aligning with the sustainability ambitions of both landlord and occupier.

Richard Thackeray, Chief Operating Officer at HAE Group commented on the move,

“East Midlands Airport Handling (EMAH) are delighted to announce that we will soon be operating from a new 22,000 sq ft Unit 6B at Stud Brook Business Park.

Based at EMA since 1997 and part of the HAE Group, EMAH continues to grow and this move represents a major milestone in our long-term development. With a long-term lease secured, we are demonstrating our ongoing commitment to investment, stability, and sustainable growth.

This new location offers an excellent position in close proximity to East Midlands Airport, supporting the continued success of our aviation logistic operations. In addition, becoming part of a modern and thriving industrial estate aligns perfectly with EMAH’s sustainability goals and our drive to operate in more efficient, future-focused facilities.

We look forward to this exciting new chapter and the opportunities it will bring for our customers, partners, and colleagues.”

Stud Brook Business Park is currently one of the few small-to-mid sized new-build commercial schemes available in the East Midlands, reinforcing its position as a leading business destination in the region. Its prime location, excellent on-site amenities, including a Sainsbury’s Local and drive-thru Starbucks, and immediate access to the M1 and A50, with Nottingham, Derby and Leicester all within easy reach, make it particularly attractive to logistics and advanced manufacturing occupiers.

Commenting on the deal, Richard Sutton, Director and Agent at NG Chartered Surveyors, said:

“Stud Brook has already attracted several well-known and reputable occupiers, including Argon Medical Devices, Bucher Municipal, Unilode Aviation Solutions and Shawpak Ltd, Hydroscand, and Almac which speaks volumes about the appeal of the park. East Midlands Airport Handling Ltd will be in great company in their new home.

Being able to attract a business of this calibre looking to relocate from the airport itself is a real coup for Stud Brook Business Park and for Clowes Developments. We know Richard Thackeray and his team will go from strength to strength in this location, and it was a real pleasure working with them to complete the transaction.”

The agents are actively welcoming enquiries from prospective occupiers. Opportunities remain for smaller units within the trade counter development on Plot 1 ranging from 3,000 to 9,000 sq ft, as well as one larger unit which is attached to EMAH’s brand new unit, also totalling 22,000sq ft.

To learn more about the development and available units, interested parties are encouraged to get in touch with FHP Property Consultants (0115 950 7577) or NG Chartered Surveyors (0115 958 8599).