Agricultural parts retailer MDT has opened a new depot in Framlingham, with the help of former Farming Minister Sir Jim Paice, who is originally from the town.
He cut the ribbon at the new store at a special event on Friday, April 17. It adds a new call-in trade counter service for local farmers and mechanics, a much wider range of products and three new staff to MDT’s successful agricultural supply business.
“I have known Mark for 30 years or more and seen his business grow, so I am delighted to open these new premises,” said Sir Jim, who is standing down as MP in the election after 28 years.
“Farmers still like to trade with people they know - as long as they are competitive - so congratulations to Mark and his team.”
MDT managing director Mark Donsworth said: “We hold over 20,000 items from tractor and machinery parts to lubricants, welding and wellies.”
MDT first opened in Framlingham in 2001. The new facility has allowed it to broaden its core machinery parts range at the store, which is on the B1116 heading south.
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