A glazing firm in Keighley has created five new jobs as part of its expansion, which was funded in part by the Keighley Towns Fund.
Marlin Windows is a family-owned business founded in 2003, which manufactures aluminium glazing systems, and they received £30,938.79 from the towns fund to expand their premises.
The business makes windows and doors including sliding patio doors, bi-fold doors, bespoke entrance doors, steel replacement aluminium windows and doors for heritage properties, from their factory on Fruit Street.
Managing Director Adrian Martin said: “Alongside significant investment of our own, we have used the grant from the towns fund towards the expansion of our premises. We have been able to acquire an additional adjacent 12,000 sq ft unit which will enable us to grow the business.
“This investment means we can continue to offer the highest quality in manufacturing to our growing customer base. We currently employ 23 people and the funding has meant we’ve been able to grow our team with five new roles.
“Bradford Council’s Business Investment & Enterprise team have provided business advice and support during the recruitment, and we are looking forward to continue to grow our business in expanded new premises.”
Bradford Council’s Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, Transport and Planning, Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw said: “Keighley has a strong heritage in manufacturing, and it is great to see a family business like this going from strength to strength.
“This is exactly what the capital grants are for, to support local businesses so that they can thrive which creates opportunities for local people in terms of skills and jobs.”
Keighley Towns Fund Chair, Tim Rogers added: “Businesses across Keighley have made good use of these grants to upgrade and expand their facilities and we wish Marlin Windows every continued success in their new premises.”
