Olympic torch to fire up in Coventry
The company behind the London 2012 Olympic torch is set to develop the product in Coventry after securing an industrial unit in the city.
The Premier Group has agreed a lease on a 19,000 sq ft site at a secret location in the city.
It will house a laser facility for the manufacturer of the Olympic torch which, next year, will be carried around the country by 8,000 people.
The 800mm high torch is perforated by 8,000 circles in an inner and outer aluminium skin. It is held in place by a cast top piece and base and finished gold in colour.
Premier Group managing director, Denis Meagher, said: "I am delighted that this new facility for The Premier Group marks the start of our planned programme of development – even if currently its location has to remain under wraps due to the nature of the work being carried out there.
"The company has been an industry leader in the use of laser equipment for the past ten years or so and these amazingly fast new machines from Prima will ensure we maintain that lead."
Property agents LSH and North Rae Sanders secured the deal on behalf of Aberdeen Asset Managers.
