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A family-owned lift company has agreed a sizable lease deal on a West Midlands business park.

Reeley, which specialises in lifts, escalators and stair lift components, has taken a 42,000 sq ft unit on a ten-year deal at Connexion II on Blythe Valley Park in Solihull.

The company, which was founded in 1989 by Harold Reeley and is now owned and managed by his daughter Angie, is relocating from Monkspath. It is expecting to complete the move in February.

Ms Smith said: "I took over the business in 1999 after my dad died from a sudden illness. Mum was dependent on the business for income and I had to step up fast and hit the floor running.

"Working alongside my husband Gary, we operated from our spare bedroom (and) here we are now taking space to future proof the business for another 20 years to accommodate growth for the next generation which includes my daughter and her husband.

"The unit is a big move up but we've been looking for a while and we know opportunities like this don't come along very often. Everyone is really excited to move and enjoy all the business park has to offer.

"We have an incredibly loyal team and we work hard to look after them and their wellbeing and here we can create a tailor-made working environment with a few of our trademark home comforts."