Mobile Tornado, one of Yorkshire’s fastest-growing technology companies, has opened a new head office in Harrogate at Copthall Bridge, North Yorkshire, to support its continued expansion.
Table of Contents
- About Mobile Tornado
- Why Mobile Tornado moved offices
- What Mobile Tornado said
- About Copthall Bridge in Harrogate
- What WorkWell said
About Mobile Tornado
Mobile Tornado is a global provider of push-to-talk and workforce management solutions. Their groundbreaking technology enables instant voice and multi-media communication over cellular networks and provides safety features, including emergency SOS alerts and GPS tracking.
The critical communications technology enables organisations to improve workforce safety, productivity, and efficiency. Mobile Tornado uses patented Internet Protocol Radio Service (IPRS™) technology, which provides efficient communication across various mobile networks and devices. The platform delivers carrier-grade system availability of 99.999% and already supports more than 150,000 users across 30+ countries, serving industries across Europe, North and South America, and Africa.
Why Mobile Tornado moved to a new head office in Harrogate
Over the last six months, Mobile Tornado has announced a series of customer wins, reflecting growing momentum for its next-generation communication technology across the world.
As a result of this momentum, Mobile Tornado has undertaken a restructuring of its operational base and team structure. The larger premises will allow the team to grow and support remote working with the latest hybrid working technology. The firm operates research and development teams in the UK and India, and the Harrogate office serves as its global headquarters.
What Mobile Tornado said
Commenting on the move, Luke Wilkinson, managing director of Mobile Tornado, said: “As we continue to grow around the world, it is important for our head office to be flexible enough to meet our future needs and provide a premium working environment for our team. Copthall Bridge stands out in Harrogate thanks to its focus on well-being and excellent technology, which supports hybrid working.”
About Copthall Bridge in Harrogate
The new head office in Harrogate is a 38,000 sq ft Grade A workspace on Station Road, developed by office group WorkWell at a cost of £10.5m. The redevelopment supports 360 jobs in the spa town, and the building is a short walk from Harrogate’s train and bus stations, making it easy for staff, partners and visiting customers to reach.
The move reflects Mobile Tornado’s growth from a UK business into a truly global operation, while keeping its new head office in Harrogate rooted in Yorkshire. The building includes a range of features designed to support hybrid working and wellbeing:
- Private offices and suites, plus on-demand meeting rooms
- Coworking memberships and bespoke layouts designed for growing businesses
- A dedicated wellbeing room and fitness facilities
- 24/7 access and security, with secure bike storage
- Energy-efficient systems, including solar panels and sustainable materials
Mobile Tornado uses patented Internet Protocol Radio Service (IPRS™) technology to provide efficient communication across various mobile networks and devices, and the company has a global presence, serving industries such as security, logistics, retail and public safety across Europe, North and South America, and Africa.
What WorkWell said
Oliver Corrigan, managing director of WorkWell, concluded: “It’s great to see our newly opened Copthall Bridge offices competing in a global market to attract companies like Mobile Tornado. The office is designed to provide a high-quality working environment that supports productivity. Thanks to flexible spaces and the latest technology, hybrid working is seamless. We look forward to supporting Mobile Tornado’s meteoric growth.”
For Mobile Tornado’s staff, partners and customers, the move to a new head office in Harrogate marks a new chapter in the company’s growth story. Mobile Tornado remains proud of its Yorkshire roots while continuing to expand its global footprint, with Harrogate now home to a workspace built to match its ambitions.
