Accident management solutions company Activate Group has expanded its headquarters within the Dean Clough complex in Halifax. The company has moved into a 14,000-square-foot facility in D Mill, upgrading from its previous 9,000-square-foot premises in F Mill.
Founded in 2015, Activate Group employs over 700 people across the UK and offers services to clients including Tesco, AXA, and Direct Line. The relocation supports the company’s continued growth following a recent investment deal with Elysian Capital, a news release highlighted.
Adrian Furness, managing director of Activate Group, said the move reinforces the company’s connection to Halifax. “We are pleased to be able to expand our headquarters whilst maintaining our established presence a Dean Clough. The historic mill complex has been home to Activate Group since inception and delivers a plethora of exceptional spaces and amenity for our team,” he said. “Halifax itself is one of the biggest providers of insurance services in the UK and provides us with unparalleled opportunities for growth.”
Furness noted that the decision to remain at Dean Clough aligns with the company’s long-term goals, supported by partnerships with local educational institutions and apprenticeship programs.
Dean Clough, a 22-acre site near Halifax town centre, has been redeveloped into a mixed-use business destination. The historic mill buildings have been renovated to house offices and other facilities. The site accommodates more than 150 businesses employing over 3,000 people.
Jeremy Hall, chairman and managing director of Dean Clough Ltd., welcomed Activate Group’s continued presence at the complex. “We pride ourselves in providing very personalised business support for expanding enterprises, large or small, and Activate Group’s decision to stay at Dean Clough is testament to that,” he said.
“Dean Clough, as it stands today, is the result of more than 40 years in curating a truly unique environment for work and leisure. Its historical relevance and grandeur of the mill buildings, combined with the important carbon benefits of repurposing historic buildings, provides very unique and sustainable spaces for modern day uses.”
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