Cumbria-based Tweddle Engineering (www.tweddle-engineering.co.uk), which designs and manufactures bespoke plant and equipment, is currently expanding its facility in Kirkbride by 1,000m²; this is the fifth expansion since 2006.

The company specialises in materials-handling conveyors, high-pressure timber treatment plants, specialist trailers, pressure vessels and structural steelwork.

Managing director Derek Tweddle said: “We have an excellent skilled workforce, and I am delighted that we continue to improve and strengthen the business.”