Shrewsbury-based Salop Design & Engineering Ltd (www.salopdesign.co.uk), a pressings specialist, is investing £300,000 in equipment for heavy-gauge fabrications and creating six new jobs; it also plans to recruit another 10 people later this year.

Christopher Greenough, commercial director, said: “Salop Design is actively looking to maintain and grow its market position as one of the leading metal press workers in the UK.

“Only by looking at the competition and seizing opportunities can we continue to stay ahead of the rest and thrive.”