A Kirkby firm could create up to 15 new jobs after £56,500 grant funding from the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership icon paved the way to expand a new manufacturing process.

S&S Plastics specialises in the design and manufacture of technical precision plastic injection moulding tools, injection moulded components and associated assemblies.

It has successfully tested the market on a small scale involving a 3D foiling veneering technology that adds a wood grain effect to window and door components manufactured in its mould shop.

The new project will guarantee five new, full-time jobs and a further ten positions could be created by early 2015.