L-R - Ben Toye from Bridge Bearings, Mark Stewardson, Stewardson Developments Ltd , Jake Fellows from Hexagon Commercial Property and the Lye Unit LYE-based Bridge Bearings have expanded their premises after a string of new hires and contract wins. The manufacturing company, which employs more than 200 people, has annexed a 3,500 square foot unit in the neighbouring Imperial Works estate – attaching it to its existing premises via a party wall. Bridge Bearings facilitated the innovative arrangement off-market with Imperial Works landlords, Stewardson Developments, and agents Hexagon Commercial Property. The expansion follows a record year of trading for Bridge Bearings, and their plans to create around 20 full and part-time jobs over the next few months.