A Nelson business which has received a grant of £59,000, says it is using the money help create nine full-time jobs.
Clarkson Coatings Ltd, based in Lomeshaye Industrial Estate, has also used the funds from the Business Resilience and Growth Project from Pendle Borough Council to buy a new laminator.
The company processes and supplies flame-retardant treatments for upholstery fabrics.
Leader of Pendle Council, Cllr Asjad Mahmood, said: “The Business Resilience and Growth Project is one of seven within the £25 million Nelson Town Deal and is designed to promote sustainable growth in the area, create jobs and provide new opportunities for local people.
“It is wonderful to see a local company thriving and we are delighted to be able to support the company’s goals.”
Operations Manager at Clarkson Coatings Ltd, Gareth Darby, said: “Clarkson Coatings Ltd is consistently enhancing its products through innovation in lamination for the upholstery, construction and healthcare markets.
“The company’s efforts to diversify, improve sustainability and expand into new markets would have faced significant delays without the funding support from Pendle Borough Council, provided through the grant.
“Pendle Borough Council has not only assisted us with a substantial financial investment in a new lamination machine, but they have also supported us throughout the entire funding process.
“This support has helped safeguard jobs and drive new business opportunities.”
Economic Development Officer at Pendle Borough Council, Mike Williams, added: “The Business Resilience and Growth Project has been designed to provide grants of up to £100,000 per eligible business, with companies being able to match the funding from the Nelson Town Deal.
“What Clarkson Coatings Ltd has used the grant for perfectly showcases the type of projects the grant programme can support.”
Nelson businesses can apply for a grant by contacting Mike Williams by e-mailing michael.williams@pendle.gov.uk or by calling: 01282 661963.