FILTER specialists Longworth have been awarded a quality award.

The Blackburn firm has achieved registration BS ISO 9002 and is aiming for the equivalent award for environmental policy.

"We believe we are the first company in our particular field to attain this quality standard," said Bob Ormerod, general manager.

The company made the announcement at its 20th birthday party held at Ewood Park.

The firm has just installed its eighth major filter refurbishment plant in the Far East.

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