A PRECISION engineering firm in Colne received a special visit from Pendle’s mayor.

NR Engineering, based on Skipton Road, welcomed Coun Smith Benson into its 25,000 feet factory for a guided tour.

The company, which has been in the area for 35 years, produces parts for hydraulic equipment for a number of international clients.

Martin Hardisty, NR Engineering’s managing director, said: “It was good to meet the mayor and show him around the site.

@We are trying to grow the business but with market conditions as they are, this is quite difficult.

“It was nice to to discuss these issues.”