Haverhill-based BFS Pressroom Solutions has celebrated its first decade of rubber roller manufacturing by investing in new machinery and recruiting two more engineers to make its own metal cores.

Managing director Robin Hope said: “This means we’re not reliant on sub-contractors, so we can offer a faster turn-round, which is key for our customers.”

BFS began making rubber rollers in 2007, when it acquired Tyke Rollers, and it is now at the forefront of rubber roller manufacturing in the UK for the printing industry.

It also has a partnership with German roller manufacturer Westland, and it manufactures the Westland compound under licence in the UK.

The family-owned company’s sales have grown to around £5 million, with some £2 million of that relating to rollers.

Mr Hope added: “We are investing in the UK, whereas international roller companies are pulling out. We’re quite proud about that, and it’s nice to have something positive to say at the moment.”

The firm’s product range includes blankets, inks, UV lamps, folder parts and other pressroom sundries.

Its also has operations in Reading and Leighton Buzzard.