A Bradford computing firm is predicting a continuation of the strong progress it made during 2006.

Belgravium Technologies chairman John Kembery said that business was continuing in line with expectations so far in 2007, following from the previous year's successes.

Mr Kembery speaking at the AIM-listed firm's AGM, said that new contracts, including one with Virgin Atlantic, pointed towards a bright picture for the rest of the year's trading.

Belgravium, headquatered at the Listerhills Science Park, Bradford, specialises in producing mobile computers, ranging from hand-held devices to vehicle-mounted equipment.

Clients use the computers in conjunction with communications technology to monitor progress of products from the warehouse to delivery.

In the past it has carried out work with Bradford catalogue business Grattan.

Earlier this year the company posted massive surges in profits and revenues.

In the year ended December 31, 2006, turnover soared by 101 per cent to £10,922,000 while pre tax profits were up by a huge 88 per cent to £1,844,000.

Chairman, John Kembery said: "The first quarter of 2007 was in line with expectations, showing the improving trend which developed throughout 2006.

"In addition, the company has won various new contracts, including an order at NOVO IVC to the value of £500,000 in two phases for Virgin Atlantic and through our partner Tourvest in South Africa.

"All divisions have exciting new prospects in the course of development and we are confident that the group will continue to grow as expected."

The board of Belgravium also announced that Chris Phillips, 57, had been appointed as a director of the company with immediate effect.

The company's fortunes have continued to progress well in the last couple of years, with profits having doubled its profits from 2005.

The performance marks a turnaround from 2003 in which it reported a slump in profits.

Now in its 25th year, Belgravium has worked for P&O and Coca Cola.

In 2000, the business redefined itself when it sold-off its engineering business and was floated on the stock exchange in 2002.