Independent auction facilities opened at industrial estate

Auctioneers and professional asset valuers Thompson have taken more than 120,000 sq.ft. of space on the estate and have plans to double staffing levels within a year.

Angela Pedley, from Barnsley Development Agency, said: “The expansion of Thompson Ltd is a great success story for both the company and for Barnsley.

“The additional investment on this established industrial estate will not only see more jobs being created for local people and increased turnover for the company but it will also attract an increase in traders and visitors to Barnsley from both national and international buyers.”

Thompson managing director Paul Thompson said: “We have been overwhelmed by the support that we have received from Barnsley Development Agency, which has made the launch of our new facility possible and also by the interest shown from internationally renowned companies. The expansion will make a tremendous impact to the company and we are excited by the opportunities it has presented us with.”