ASHLEY Bradburn has taken over the managing director's reins from his father at family firm Partwell.
The Blackburn company, which specialises in cutting equipment, was founded by Ashley's father, John, in 1978 and now employs more than 20 staff and has a turnover of more than £1.5 million.
Ashley joined Partwell in 1989 as systems development manager and was appointed works director in 1995. John Bradburn has now become executive chairman.
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