Work has started on a new base for a German manufacturer of medical and lab equipment.
Sarstedt Limited is building a distribution centre on a 5.3 acre plot at the Optimus Point distribution park in Glenfield, Leicestershire.
The 61,640 sq ft unit, which will include two-stories of offices, is close to junctions 21 and 22 of the M1 and will replace an existing site in nearby Beaumont Leys.
Around 60 jobs will be secured as a result of the investment.
It gained planning permission in the summer following the appointment of international property and construction consultancy Gleeds as agent and project manager.
Wilson Bowden Developments, part of the Barratt group, based in north west Leicestershire, is the principal contractor while the architect is Stephen George and Partners LLP, based a couple of miles away in Enderby.
The site, which will have outside parking, a service yard, and landscaped areas, is the latest addition to the 65 acre Optimus Point.
Other tenants include Everards Brewery, Boden, Mattel and DPD and the site will give Sarstedt room to expand.
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Construction is expected to take 36 weeks, with an anticipated completion date of May 1, 2020.
Anthony Cork, Director, Gleeds, said: “This prime industrial and logistics space offers significant potential to satisfy occupier demand in a strategic location.
“There is no doubt that this new base will help Sarstedt improve its storage, logistics, and distribution with enhanced and modernised facilities, and it’s great to be starting on site.
“Through our appointment as employers agent, we will look to use our significant skills in this sector to deliver a successful project for all parties.”
Henry Henson, development manager at Wilson Bowden said, “We are pleased that another local Leicestershire based company has decided to relocate to our Optimus Point development site, following in the footsteps of DPD, Boden, Everards, James Latham and Geary’s Bakeries.
“These deals demonstrate that there has been extensive pent-up demand by local occupiers, looking for high quality industrial/warehouse accommodation within the local area and Optimus Point offers them this ideal opportunity.”
Cat Hartley, group manager for planning and economic development at Blaby District Council, said: “Sarstedt’s move to Optimus Point will deliver significant and permanent economic benefits to the District of Blaby.
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“Up to 60 jobs will be retained locally.
“They join other businesses at Optimus Point who have relocated or become new members of our thriving business community, making the District of Blaby a great place to live, work and visit.”