The Matrix Park success story is continuing to defy the property slump with two new occupiers signing up to the Chorley scheme.

An undisclosed pension fund has acquired Dawson House, an 825 sq m (8,880 sq ft) Grade A office facility, in a private deal. As yet the new occupier has not been confirmed, although rumours are circulating that the UK’s leading business telecoms provider, Elitetele.com plc will be opening a new head office at the building situated at the gateway to Matrix Park. .

Just one purpose built 230 sq m (2,430 sq ft) office facility remains on plot 1200, however, five acres across plots 1400 and 1500 are available for development. Planning has been obtained for a 4,075 sq m (43,863 sq ft) landmark office building on plot 1500 which lies at the junction of Dawson Road and Wigan Road.

In a further deal, the final unit at Binary Court - Matrix Park’s industrial and distribution scheme - has been purchased by NIS Holdings. The 718 sq m (7,729 sq ft) unit has been snapped up as part of the company's expansion programme which already operates from unit B. Other occupiers on the phase include Bicycle components wholesaler, Bob Elliott & Co, Direct Heating Spares Ltd, PM Autobody, I-Care UK, AK Stainless, Direct Displays and Exhibitions Ltd and Craig Specialist Services Ltd.

“We’re extremely pleased to have been able to secure the final unit at Binary Court”, said Wendi Barnes, infrastructure manager at NIS Holdings. “The location of Matrix Park is ideal for our operations and the benefits of having both units at the same address will greatly assist in driving the business forward.”

Brian Birtwistle, director of industrial at DTZ, joint agent on the scheme with King Sturge, added: "Matrix Park enjoys a formidable reputation which has been reflected in the rate of take up at the scheme. Its location and quality of accommodation has set the benchmark and with just four acres on plot 3000 left for commercial development, Matrix Park is one of central Lancashire’s most sought after business developments."

Set within a landscaped environment, Matrix Park forms part of Redrow’s 500 acre Buckshaw Village project, the most ambitious mixed use development in the North West region. Its position one mile from junction 28 of the M6 and two miles from junction 8 of the M61 has made it popular with businesses looking to operate from a strategic location.