MADE IN
TEESSIDE
Teamwork – Founder David Nicholson , left , with members of the team .
Burnside Distribution and E-Commerce Fulfilment may be a relatively new kid on the Tees Valley business block , but it is by no means a small one .
Occupying a 100,000 sq ft building which stands proudly off the A66 in Middlesbrough , the business is certainly making its mark on the Tees Valley skyline .
Founder David Nicholson of the Nicholson Group tells us more about the company ’ s journey and his ambitious plans for the future …
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The Tees Valley skyline is not short of iconic landmarks . From the Transporter Bridge and the heavy industrial factories of the Teesside heartland to the more cultural recent additions of the Temenos sculpture , found next to the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough , and the Infinity Bridge in Stockton , each plays a part in making this area unique .
And now there ’ s a new player in town – meet Burnside Distribution and E-Commerce Fulfilment .
The company , founded by well-known businessman David Nicholson two years ago , is hoping to cement its place as one of the area ’ s most recognisable businesses from its new home in a 100,000 sq ft building , located on a 10-acre site just off the A66 in Middlesbrough ,
The building stands loud and proud , its sheer size enough to make people sit up and take notice .
However , little over a year ago , it was an eyesore in the area , standing derelict , its only life the drug users and homeless who ’ d taken up residence there .
David said : “ We were in the market for larger premises as we ’ d outgrown the existing space we occupied on two sites in Billingham .
“ I knew we ’ d be limited in the choice of available space to meet our needs so when I found this building at Cambridge Road , I knew it was perfect for us .
“ However , it was immediately evident that the relocation would not be without its challenges . The building was derelict and was being used by drug users and homeless people - it was in one hell of a state .
“ However , I could see beyond that and had a vision of what the facility could be like , if we could agree terms with the building ’ s owner .”
Now , following £ 300,000 of investment to refurbish the building and extensive work