Towngate Plc, the specialist in commercial and industrial property letting and management, has welcomed Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd to its Bradford development. Signing a 10-year lease on Unit 3 Towngate Business Centre, Windsor Street, the award-winning equipment and tool hire provider now has a third hub in West Yorkshire to support its ongoing growth in the region.

Smiths currently boasts one the largest independent fleets in the UK, offering nationwide service for powered access and plant equipment. The firm provides essential tool-based support to industries spanning construction and engineering to facilities management and maintenance. With over 50 years of heritage and more than 18 depots – including Leeds and Castleford in West Yorkshire, incorporating nine construction training centres across the north west providing IPAF, PASMA, and a range of other industry-renowned qualifications – it continues to expand its footprint.

“We’re excited to occupy this new hub and further our relationship with Towngate as part of our ongoing expansion,” said David Smith, joint managing director at Smiths Hire.

Thomas Smith, also joint managing director, added: “Strategically located and with excellent features, the facility provides an ideal space to support our growing fleet and better serve our customers across the region.”

The highly sought-after, detached trade counter and warehouse unit spans 7,469 sq ft, featuring an extensive frontage along Wakefield Road (A650), a generously sized secure yard area, ground-level loading, ample parking provisions, and high-quality ancillary offices, making it a prime location for Smiths Hire’s growing operations.

“Situated within a mile of Bradford City Centre, two miles from the M606 motorway, and four miles from the M62, the unit provides excellent connectivity for Smith’s regional and national logistics,” commented Tom Lamb, property director at Towngate Plc. “Beyond this proximity to the motorway network and main arterial routes, what sets this premium trade counter apart is its adaptability.

“Whether supporting large-scale equipment distribution or offering a centralised customer support hub, this facility lays a strong foundation for Smith’s continued expansion in the northwest. We look forward to working with the business over the next decade.”

Jake Pygall of Avison Young, who acted as Smiths Hire’s agent for the transaction, offered a concluding comment: “We were delighted to represent Smiths Hire in acquiring this excellent location on their behalf – a testament to the strength and growth of the business. It was also a pleasure to work alongside Towngate and its agents in securing the facility, and I am confident both Smiths and Towngate will build a fruitful and lasting relationship together.”

Notable occupiers near Smiths Hire’s new lease in Bradford include Travis Perkins, James Hargreaves, GAP, Speedy Hire, CEF, and Toolstation.