AN award winning Malvern company has announced plans to expand and create new jobs.

ESP, a winner at this year's Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce business awards, is to move into a new purpose-built factory from its current base on the town's Enigma Business Park.

Last month, the company which makes disposable paper tissue products, celebrated 25 years in business with a party at the Three Counties Showground.

Its expansion plans have been welcomed by West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin, who said: "I met with ESP five years ago and I was impressed with the company’s ambition and drive. It was great to take the opportunity to catch up and hear about the expansion plans and especially the commitment to creating new jobs and hopefully taking on apprentices in the near future. I have offered the company my help as it seeks to source funding to grow the business further and I look forward to meeting with them again when the new site plans are confirmed.”