Supporting Tenant Growth at Longford Trading Estate

Helping Businesses Expand in Manchester

At Millfield Estates, we believe successful property management is about more than letting buildings. It’s about helping businesses grow.

That’s exactly what’s happened at Longford Trading Estate in Stretford, Manchester. Three long-standing occupiers have expanded into larger premises, securing new leases worth more than £65,000 per year.

Rather than relocating elsewhere, these businesses chose to remain at Longford Trading Estate. Their decision reflects the quality of the estate, its excellent location and the strong relationships we’ve built over many years.

Three Businesses Continue to Grow

Longford Trading Estate provides over 141,000 sq ft of industrial and warehouse accommodation in one of Greater Manchester’s most established business locations.

Following their recent expansions:

• Ego Shoes has doubled its floorspace by leasing Unit A2 (6,057 sq ft).
• Continental Textiles has expanded into Unit H3 (4,224 sq ft), adding to its existing premises.
• Consumable Direct has taken Unit C2 (6,114 sq ft) alongside its headquarters in Unit D1.

Together, these three occupiers now occupy more than one-third of the entire estate.

Flexible Industrial Space That Supports Growth

Every business grows differently. Therefore, flexible commercial property is essential.

By offering a variety of unit sizes, Longford Trading Estate allows businesses to expand without leaving a location they already know and trust. That continuity reduces disruption, supports staff and allows companies to focus on serving their customers rather than managing a relocation.

For Millfield Estates, helping existing occupiers grow is every bit as important as attracting new tenants.

Long-Term Relationships Matter

Commenting on the lettings, Paul Dobson, Property Director at Millfield Estates, said:

“Supporting three existing occupiers with their expansion plans demonstrates both the flexibility of Longford Trading Estate and the quality of the accommodation we provide.

Stretford remains one of the North West’s most popular industrial locations, and we’re delighted to help these businesses continue their growth.

Every occupier has different requirements. That’s why we work closely with our tenants to understand their plans and provide flexible property solutions that allow them to grow with confidence.”

Why Businesses Stay at Longford Trading Estate

Location continues to play a major role in the estate’s success.

Situated just four miles from Manchester city centre, Longford Trading Estate offers excellent access to Greater Manchester’s motorway network, making it an ideal base for manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and distribution businesses.

The estate is now fully occupied and is home to a diverse range of businesses, including:

• Ego Shoes
• Continental Textiles
• Consumable Direct
• Mosscare St Vincent’s Housing Group
• ASFORPRINT
• Record Electrical Associates

This variety creates a thriving business community while demonstrating the estate’s flexibility across many sectors.

A Tenant’s Perspective

Jonathan Crewe, Managing Director of Continental Textiles, commented:

“Longford Trading Estate is one of the North West’s leading industrial locations. As our business continued to grow, remaining here was the obvious choice.

Millfield Estates made the expansion process straightforward through their professional, proactive approach to property management. Their support allowed us to move into larger premises with minimal disruption.”

Proactive Property Management in Action

Helping existing occupiers expand forms an important part of our long-term investment strategy.

Rather than viewing tenants as short-term customers, we build lasting partnerships. By investing in our properties and responding quickly to changing business needs, we create commercial space that supports growth for many years.

This approach contributes to high occupier retention and helps businesses remain within the Millfield Estates portfolio as they continue to develop.

To learn more about our approach, explore our Commercial Property Management, Commercial Property Asset Management, Industrial Spaces, Our Occupiers and Testimonials pages.

Looking for Industrial Space in Greater Manchester?

Whether you’re relocating, expanding or searching for modern warehouse accommodation, Millfield Estates offers high-quality industrial property across the UK.

Visit our Available Now and Property Portfolio pages to explore current opportunities or Contact Us to discuss your business requirements.