A leading underwater technology business is expanding its operations in East Yorkshire after securing new premises at the fast-growing Melton West business park. Neptune Sonar is set to move into the largest unit at Evolve @ Melton West, which has been developed by commercial property developer Wykeland Group.
The business is a global leader in advanced underwater acoustic technology. The company designs and manufactures products for applications across the maritime technology space, including bespoke sonar transducers – sensor devices that send pulses of sound through water to map out sea depth, underwater objects and fish movements. Neptune Sonar is part of the OceanSight group of companies delivering high-resolution subsea intelligence globally and its technologies serve as critical components for applications such as underwater tracking and marine communication systems.
The business has its headquarters on the banks of Kelk Lake, near Driffield, and the move to Evolve will enable it to consolidate three of its existing sites while positioning the business to expand further. Neptune Sonar plans to use the 38,000 sq ft unit at Evolve as a manufacturing facility, distribution centre and storage space, which will be operational later this year.
David Bradley, Managing Director of Neptune Sonar, said: “This investment marks an exciting milestone for Neptune Sonar and reflects OceanSight’s confidence in our business, our people and our future. “This new facility at Evolve provides the foundation to expand our manufacturing capabilities, drive continued innovation, and better serve customers worldwide.”
Neptune Sonar joins existing occupier Medequip, the UK’s leading provider of community equipment loan services, at Evolve, as well as Revive Auto Repairs, which occupies one of the smaller units on the site. Interest in the remaining terrace units at Evolve is high, with spaces available to let as four 5,000 sq ft units or in multiples to create a larger space. The remaining units at Evolve cater for a broad range of businesses and uses, including industrial, manufacturing and distribution, and are also well suited for trade counter use.
Wykeland’s Head of Business Space, Liam Knaggs, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Neptune Sonar to the growing community at Evolve, and to have secured another ambitious, innovative business at Melton West. “We delivered Evolve speculatively, reflecting both our confidence that there was an unmet demand from growing businesses looking for modern, high-spec facilities, and our commitment to stimulating investment and growth in the region. “This has been confirmed by the high levels of interest we’ve seen at the development. We look forward to seeing Neptune Sonar grow with us at Melton West.”
