A warehousing firm says it has enjoyed “strong demand” over the last year as it snapped up a 124,000sq ft facility in Ipswich.

Ipswich Star: GMA Warehousing says it has grown considerably in that last 12 months Picture: PAT STOCKLEY/GMA WAREHOUSINGGMA Warehousing says it has grown considerably in that last 12 months Picture: PAT STOCKLEY/GMA WAREHOUSING (Image: GMA warehousing/ Pat Stockley)

Ipswich and Felixstowe-based GMA Warehousing & Transport, which has more than 325,000sq ft of warehousing space as well as a 44-strong vehicle fleet, said Ipswich was the 'go-to' location for the distribution and fulfilment sector. The firm has now added a new facility in Leslie Road, Ipswich to its portfolio.

MORE - Will Brexit lead to food shortages and rising prices?Business development boss Jay Kamat said: "This is an exciting opportunity for us, as this site complements our existing warehouse capacity here in Ipswich.

"It also allows us to diversify our offerings with an increased emphasis on value-added services. We've enjoyed strong demand for our services over the last year, and this warehouse allows us to serve our customers better."

The company wanted to identify opportunities to further develop its client offering as part of its expansion plans, he said.

Ipswich Star: GMA Warehousing's new facility at Leslie Road, Ipswich Picture: GMA WAREHOUSINGGMA Warehousing's new facility at Leslie Road, Ipswich Picture: GMA WAREHOUSING (Image: GMA warehousing)