SEGRO has agreed a 10-year lease with existing occupier ATC to take a 20,210 sq ft unit at on the Slough Trading Estate.

The firm specialises in the installation of servers into data centres in addition to cargo handling for land transport activities. Its new home at 160 Edinburgh Road is intended to better serve its clients, including data centre operators on the estate.

The highly sustainable building includes:

  • Smart building sensors for energy-efficient operation
  • Solar panels
  • LED lighting
  • A 55 sq m living wall on the front of the building
  • Air source heat pump
  • Water reducing products throughout
  • Photocatalytic paint on all wall surfaces
  • EV charging points
  • Secure bicycle parking with green roofs and wildlife habitat panels
  • Additional bird and bat boxes and insect habitats

Anna Bond, head of Western Corridor for SEGRO, said: “Slough Trading Estate sits proudly at the forefront of the UK’s data centre sector, underpinning the country’s digital economy and growth aspirations.

“This lease with ATC demonstrates how our cluster of data centres is creating an ecosystem that attracts a wide range of other companies, creating employment opportunities and contributing to the local economy.

“We’re hugely proud that ATC has chosen to grow its business with us and the fact that the company has chosen to occupy a unit that has benefitted from an extensive refurbishment which significantly improved its sustainability credentials demonstrates their and the sector’s commitment to low-carbon growth.”

James Carter, technical services manager UK for ATC, said: “This deal marks a significant milestone for our business. The state-of-the-art facility at Slough Trading Estate equips us with the resources to better serve our clients, particularly in the rapidly expanding data centre sector.

“SEGRO’s commitment to sustainability aligns perfectly with our own environmental goals, and we’re proud to operate from a space that prioritises innovation, efficiency, and ecological responsibility. We look forward to continuing our partnership with SEGRO as we grow our operations.”

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