A TEAM of surveyors has won a contract in Russia.

The team, called shm Smith Hodgkinson, has been awarded the deal to handle the sale of woodworking and furniture manufacturing.

The Chorley firm has been appointed to handle the disposal at the factory in Saratov.

"We are delighted with the progress we are making in Eastern Europe where there is a shortage of professional firms who can deliver the specific service we provide," said Neil Duckworth, who specialises in the sale of plant and machinery.

The firm has also been instructed to dispose of two halls of residence located at the heart of the student area of Manchester.

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