GMA Garnet Group, part of the Jebsen & Jessen Group, is celebrating the first anniversary of its distribution hub in Port Klang, Malaysia. Since its opening in June 2024, the facility has become a pivotal gateway for the company’s operations in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, handling 71% of GMA’s garnet trade in Asia. This strategic location has significantly reduced lead times by up to 21 days and expanded market access for high-demand industrial materials.
The Port Klang hub supports the burgeoning APAC construction market, supplying premium garnet products like ToughBlast™, which is designed for extreme surface preparation environments. The hub’s establishment is a response to the increasing demand for high-quality industrial materials across sectors such as marine, oil and gas, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
GMA has also strengthened its leadership in the region with the appointments of Shashi Kumar as Sales and Marketing Manager and Chris Manger as Head of Technical – APAC. These appointments aim to drive business growth and enhance customer relationships.
The success of the Port Klang hub underscores its importance as a strategic asset for GMA, facilitating faster delivery and broader market coverage. As the hub continues to grow, it is expected to further solidify GMA’s position in the APAC industrial garnet market, meeting the rising demand for high-quality materials in the region.
