Financial clout allows manufacturing to grow

AN Oldham manufacturing company has secured a £9million working capital pool to help fund international growth and expansion into new sectors.

James Briggs Ltd, operating from Salmon Fields, Royton and in Chadderton, specialises in paints, lubricants, cleaning fluids and polishes for automotive, industrial and hygiene sectors.

The business owns brands such as Hycote, Nilco, Tek and Add-It.

In 2014 the firm passed the £50m turnover threshold to celebrate a record year of growth, set to continue this year.