Pioneer Group has completed 22,000 sq ft of lettings in the Wilton Centre’s technical development area (TDA) on Teeside.
DEScycle has taken 15,000 sq ft on a five-year lease, precious metal recycling company Mastermelt has renewed its lease on 4,000 sq ft of space and University of Oxford spinout Seloxium has taken a further 2,500 sq ft at the site.
The 100,000 sq ft complex of four specialised, industrial buildings, which is located near Redcar, is home to 60 businesses.
Steve Duffield, site director at the Wilton Centre, said: “Metals recycling is vital to Teesside’s economic and environmental transformation, providing cost‑effective materials for manufacturers and creating jobs across logistics, processing and advanced manufacturing. Recycling cuts CO₂ emissions by up to 58% and significantly reduces energy use, supporting the region’s net zero goals.
“As a cornerstone of the region’s emerging circular economy, metals can be endlessly recycled without losing quality, keeping valuable materials in circulation and reducing reliance on volatile global core markets. This strengthens resilience for Teesside’s growing clean growth industries such as offshore wind, hydrogen, and low carbon manufacturing – all of which benefit from access to lower carbon recycled metals.
“With major industrial regeneration underway, recycled metals also support redevelopment of legacy sites by reducing waste and supplying sustainable materials, making the sector a key driver of Teesside’s economic growth, energy transition and long‑term industrial competitiveness.”
Claire Morton, leasing and assistant asset manager at Wilton Centre, added: “It is fantastic to see a growing number of innovative businesses scaling up through use of our TDA here at Wilton Centre. The facilities were designed to house many disciplines of development work as well as most aspects of experimental development which can be carried out in a safe and secure environment. Whether a business needs temporary use of the specialist equipment available or is involved in long-term activity, the TDA can accommodate these requirements.”
