Logistics company CM Downton, which has major distribution centres in Runcorn and Deeside, has reported a "strong year" in its latest accounts, following investment in its infrastructure.
Further growth is expected in 2016 on the back of a number of contract wins and extensions.
Total revenue rose to £113.5m in the year ending 30 June 2015, up 7.7 per cent on 2014. Pre-tax profit climbed by 8.8 per cent from £4.7m in 2014 to £5.1m in 2015.
The results follow investment in the company's infrastructure including £13m spent on new fleet of trucks and trailers and £2m invested in trailer tracking and traffic management systems.
It also purchased new warehousing and office facilities near its Gloucester headquarters in 2015.
Following the year end, Downton was boosted by a series of contracts with a number of major clients in the food industry; one of the company's key sectors and an area of potential future growth.
It also secured major contract renewals in key markets including manufacturing, FMCG and paper and packaging.
Andy Downton, managing director of Downton, said: "2015 was a strong year for Downton and based on the number of enquiries and tenders we've received in the past few months, we're confident this strong performance will continue into 2016 and beyond.
"The Downton philosophy has always been to grow our business; expanding our operations, investing in our infrastructure and always seeking out new opportunities. This ambition is now paying dividends and we will continue to strive for further growth going forward."
The Gloucestershire-based company was founded in 1955 and now employs about 1,350 staff.
It has 11 distribution hubs across the UK including its headquarters at Moreton Valence as well as Quedgeley, Coventry, Dunstable, Leeds, Runcorn, Avonmouth, Shepton Mallet, Magor, Shotton and Tilbury.
Clients include Dyson, Pets at Home, News International, UPM-Kymmene Corp, C&C Group, Accolade Wines, AB InBev UK, Marketforce and Prinovis.
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