A RUNCORN company will be competing against the best in Britain in a national final.

Sandon Global Engraving Technology Ltd, a manufacturing and specialist engineering business, was named small business of the year at the north west heats of the Chamber Business Awards 2017.

Managing director John Millington said: “We are delighted to receive such a prestigious award which is testimony to the hard work of every member of the Sandon team.

“We work tirelessly to deliver both high quality innovative products and customer service and are extremely proud to represent the north west in the national finals.”

Sandon Global are manufacturers of new and refurbished anilox rolls, anilox sleeves and gravure cylinders.

Founded in 2004 the firm has seen significant growth year on year and is now successfully developing its worldwide export markets.

In 2010 the company moved to a new 20,000 square feet site on Manor Park within which they could continue to expand their production.