A LEADING expert in document management has set up his own East Lancashire consultancy in a bid to get businesses organised.

David Hindle, 37, is operating his new company, Document Management Projects Ltd (DMPL), from his Lower Darwen home until he can find suitable premises

A former Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School pupil, David has spent almost 12 years working for Cad-Capture at Whitebirk, where he helped make the CAD cobversion and scanning service bureau the recognised industry leader.

With DMPL, David aims to provide a comprehensive service to both large and small organisations.

He said: "The people who will benefit most from document management are those who deal with large drawings or plans, like local authorities or engineering firms.

"Where they might have to store documents in a cellar or vault, I could advise them on a computer system where they could access items easily throughout their own network."

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