Dudley-based Ehrco (www.ehrco.co.uk), the UK’s largest independent supplier of hydraulic hose and fittings, has celebrated its 25th year in business by achieving an 18% increase in its turnover.

Under the leadership of new director Bryan Leavesley, the company extended its hose assembly production facilities in 2017 and expanded its client base to over 600 customers.

It is planning to achieve similar growth in 2018, and take its turnover to over £3 million.

Ehrco supplies hose assemblies for industries such as food production, oil and gas, mining and construction, as well as hydraulic hose and fittings for lifting and handling equipment.

It is the UK distributor for a number of leading brands.