Diamond Comic Distributors, the world’s largest distributor of English language comics, has chosen a Runcorn warehouse for its new national distribution centre.
The US-based comic book company has signed a deal with
Diamond Comic Distributors has committed to a 10-year lease on the building at close to the asking rent of around £3 per sq ft.
The
Diamond Comic Distributors were unrepresented.
Edwin Hill associate partner Julian Hamer said: “Diamond Comic Distributors has been scouring the
“Canalside beat off strong competition to secure the deal, providing an unusually configured two-storey building which has been offered on competitive terms and is well-positioned for the M56 and regional motorways.
“Comics will be flying out of there!”
John Hitchen, general manager at Diamond Comics Distributors, said: “The company is growing from strength to strength and our former base could not facilitate our expansion.
“Canalside provides us with a national depot comprising both administrative and storage space in an ideal location for distribution purposes.”
