Chapman Entertainment is opening its own U.K. production studio in Altrincham, Cheshire, according to published reports. The new studio from the producer of the preschool animated series “Fifi” and the “Flowertots” and “Roary the Racing Car,” will be operational in July.

In line with the expansion Chapman has promoted two associates in its production crew—Emily Whinnett was named director of production and Nadia Harti head of production.