SPORTFIVE has signed a 10-year deal with Orbit Developments to take 6,016 sq ft of space in the new retail and office building – 40 Water Lane.

The international sports marketing business is a customer of Alderley Edge-based commercial landlord Orbit Developments.

The sports marketing company took space at Poplar House in 2008. Then in 2011 its business expansion led to a move to Grade A offices at 50 Alderley Road, also in Wilmslow town centre. Further growth has led them to the move to 40 Water Lane which is Orbit’s latest speculative development in Wilmslow providing a mix of retail and offices in the heart of the town.

Sportfive is an international sports marketing business, and the leading sports rights marketing agency in UK football.

Tim Birt, finance director of Sportfive said: “We are delighted with our move to 40 Water Lane as it facilitates the continued growth of our business. The additional space has enabled us to create a modern design for the benefit of all our employees. We have always looked to local landlord Orbit Developments to provide practical advice from the early days of the business right through to the size of business we are”.

Paul McLeman, director of Orbit Developments said: “We’re pleased Sportfive are the first occupants to move to 40 Water Lane.”