A DUDLEY based manufacturing specialist has been bought by its management team.

Worcester Presses, which provides a range of mechanical and hydraulic presses and coil processing equipment for clients all over the UK, has been sold from owner, Charles Higgins to current Directors Russell Hartill, Tony Carter and Ivan Littlewood.

The trio have extensive experience in the machinery industry and have invested in a new CNC lathe and the recruitment of administrative and machining apprentices.

Russel Hartill, who has taken over as Managing Director, said: "Worcester Presses has over 69 years of history and a proud reputation for the quality of the machines we supply and the high levels of customer service we provide.

“This is a fantastic business to develop and a lot of the track record and platform we have in place for future growth has come from the hard work, knowledge and contacts that Charles has brought to the business over the last forty years.”

Charles will continue to contribute to the business by continuing in a sales and consultancy role.

The company currently employs 14 people at its 12,000 sq ft factory in Dudley.