Inward Investment
Rochdale has a good track record attracting new indigenous and
overseas investment into the borough and in doing so, diversifying
the local economy. Almost 7,000 businesses from small and
medium enterprises (SME’s), to large international organisations,
employ over 67,000 people in the borough, helping establish
Rochdale as a flourishing centre for industrial and commercial
investment.
Rochdale has a lot to offer businesses:
- Excellent location on the UK motorway network with Leeds and
Manchester within striking distance
- Variety of industrial and commercial premises options and
development opportunities
- Below national average rents
- Financial assistance for qualifying businesses
- Best of Both Worlds – Rochdale’s accessibility coupled with its
natural location gives a competitive edge to the borough that is
recognised by investors as a first class opportunity for
investment
Rochdale's major employers include:
|
Employer
|
Sector
|
| MyTravel UK |
Shared Service Centre |
| United Co-operatives |
Retail Co-operative Headquarters |
| Argos |
Retail Distribution |
| Capita |
Government Document Processing Centre |
| Next PLC |
Retail Distribution |
| British Vita PLC |
Polymer, Fibre and Fabric Manufacturer |
| Coates Lorilleux Ltd |
Ink Manufacturers |
| Farrel Ltd |
Industrial Rubber & Plastic
Mixing Machines |
| Golden West Foods
Ltd |
Bakery and Total Distribution |
| Zen Internet |
Internet Service Provider |
| LBM Intelligent Contact |
Direct Marketing Agency |
| Holroyd |
Machine Tool Engineering |
| PC World Business |
National Head Office |
| Renold Gears |
Power Transmission Engineers |
| Robert McBride |
Detergent Manufacturer |
| Whipp & Bourne Ltd |
Electrical Switchgear Manufacturer |
| Woolworths |
Shared Service Centre |
| Yearsley Group |
Frozen Food Processors |
Rochdale Development Agency Investment Team
Businesses looking to invest in Rochdale should contact the
RDA
's Investment
Team. The Investment Team offer a friendly and confidential service
tailored to the needs of individual businesses including
information and advice about locating property, available business
support services, recruitment and training issues.
Tel: 01706 868999
Email: info@investinrochdale.co.uk
Website: www.investinrochdale.co.uk