THE FIRST tenant of a new development at Daresbury enterprise zone has been announced.

Software and automation solutions provider Conveyor Networks will move from its current base in Lymm to the new office and laboratory development at Sci-Tech Daresbury, which is set for completion this summer.

The business, which will move 16 staff to the new office, was established in 2009 and provides warehouse software to retail and e-commerce business across the country including WH Smith, Debenhams and QVC.

Managing director David Carroll said: “The pace of change in logistics is fast and it’s crucial for us to stay ahead of this and offer customers long-term partnerships and support.

“We’ve already seen the benefits of the connections at Sci-Tech Daresbury which have helped us develop initiatives quickly and cost-effectively.”

Sci-Tech Daresbury is a joint venture between Halton Borough Council, the Science and Technology Facilities Council and Langtree.

Langtree managing director John Downes said: “We are delighted to welcome Conveyor Networks as our first techspace tenant and look forward to supporting them as they continue their exciting growth journey.”