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Equinix-occupied data center in Manchester, UK, sold to a new landlord - report
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An Equinix-occupied data center in Manchester, UK, has reportedly been sold to a new landlord.
Key facts
- Orchard Street Investment Management, on behalf of St. James’s Place, acquired the data center in 2012 from Peel Land and Property Investments plc (part of the Peel Group) for £7.6 million
- The facility was reportedly on the market earlier this year for £15.35 million ($20.5m)
- The building, known as Joule House, is located at 76 Trafford Wharf Road in the Trafford Park area of Stretford
- Equinix operates the two-story, 3MW facility at its MA3 data center, offering around 30,000 sq ft (2,787 sqm) of technical space and able to offer densities of up to 20kW per rack
Summary
Place North West reports Schroders Capital has acquired the Equinix-leased facility from Invesco. The facility was reportedly on the market earlier this year for £15.35 million ($20.5m). Equinix operates the two-story, 3MW facility at its MA3 data center, offering around 30,000 sq ft (2,787 sqm) of technical space and able to offer densities of up to 20kW per rack. The building, known as Joule House, is located at 76 Trafford Wharf Road in the Trafford Park area of Stretford.