Hope of workforce boost

A Wyre Forest timber firm is forecasting a jobs boost after announcing a sales boom despite the credit crunch.

Timber firm M&M Timber, based at Clows Top, near Kidderminster, has reported a 40 per cent increase in December sales.

Managing director Nigel Poyner said today he hoped six to 10 jobs would be added to the current workforce of 58 from March.

News that the firm is continuing with long-term investment follows the introduction of a new range.