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Napthens said in an announcement on its website that it is investing in a new Lancashire head office, which will unite colleagues based in Preston and Blackburn at a single site from early 2027. The firm said it has secured new office space at Waterside in Blackburn.
Key points
- Napthens said the new head office will bring together colleagues currently based in Preston and Blackburn from early 2027.
- The firm said it has secured new office space at Waterside in Blackburn.
- Napthens said the move follows an extensive search to identify the right site for its Lancashire teams.
- Napthens said the new office will include spaces intended for collaboration, meeting rooms and areas aimed at supporting flexible working arrangements.
- Napthens said it will continue to operate from its offices across the region, with the new head office forming part of its wider office network supporting clients across the UK.
Comment in the announcement
The announcement included a quote attributed to Stephen Faulkner, Napthens’ managing director, based in the firm’s Preston office, who said: “This is an important milestone for Napthens and a significant investment in our future.” The announcement also quoted him as saying: “Waterside gives us the opportunity to create a modern workplace that supports collaboration, strengthens connections across our teams and provides an excellent environment for both our colleagues and clients.”
Faulkner said bringing the Preston and Blackburn teams together in one location would help the firm build on its culture, improve the way colleagues work together and support its continued growth across the north west. Napthens said the new head office would sit alongside its other offices in the region as part of a network supporting clients across the UK.