A Bristol haulage and distribution firm is expanding into a new depot north of the city.

Paul Brown Transport is giving up smaller bases at Aztec West and Keynsham to move in to a 45,370 sq ft unit at Pucklechurch Trading Estate north of Bristol.

"Our business is still thriving and we were outgrowing the other two premises, so it really was time to look around for somewhere to consolidate our operation," said operations manager Norman Bailey.

"This site at Pucklechurch is ideal for us right now and will suit us for some time to come. It is reassuring to know that we are now part of the BristolWorks network of industrial space in and around Bristol."

Pucklechurch Trading Estate is part of Segro's BristolWorks cluster of four estates in and around the city.

Paul Brown Transport was established 20 years ago and now operates 20 trucks, ranging between 3.5 and 44 tonnes. Its business is now divided between haulage and warehousing.

Among numerous warehousing projects, the firm runs the parts and accessories department for the Cadac range of barbeques and handles distribution of the firm's products to throughout the country.

Mr Bailey added: "We need to be close to the motorways and Pucklechurch is in an ideal location for us, easy for everyone to get to and just a few minutes from the M4.

"The knowledge that Segro will help us to move on to bigger premises if we need them is very reassuring. Having just expended a lot of effort searching out the right premises for this move it is comforting to know that any future move will be as easy as possible."