Micron Hydraulics Ltd enjoyed a record 2002, it has been revealed.

The Euroway Trading Estate based firm, which repairs, services and installs hydraulic systems, saw its turnover double last year from 2001.

It has also announced that it has been appointed as the authorised service centre for the whole of England and Wales by international hydraulic manufacturer Sauer-Danfoss.

Tony Holmes, Micron's managing director, said the growth in finances at the firm was thanks to investment in "carefully chosen markets".

He added: "We also pride ourselves on the long-term relationships and close rapport we have with our many customers." Founded in 1984, Micron, which has an Australian sister company, counts Jarvis Rail, Corus, Texaco and Scottish Coal among its clients. The firm, which announced it had been appointed as an Orenstein-Koppel dealer, has also invested £250,000 on new testing equipment.

Mr Holmes added: "What we are finding is that more and more companies are looking to reduce their supplier base.

"They want single-source suppliers who can provide a turnkey operation, and that's exactly what differentiates Micron from its competitors."

Andy Whiteford Sauer-Danfoss after-sales manager, added: "Having successfully looked after Sauer-Danfoss customers in the Midlands and the north of England since 1993, it was a logical and natural step to expand Micron's territory when the opportunity arose.

"Customers have complete confidence in this new arrangement."

The deal with Berlin-based excavator manufacturer Orenstein-Koppel saw Micron appointed as the firm's dealership for Wales and central England.

Mr Holmes, who previously worked for O&K, said: "Following my appointment as Micron's managing director it seemed a logical and natural step to combine my long-term experience of O&K with Micron's considerable expertise in hydraulics.

"Our aims is to provide customers with the security and confidence which comes from dealing with a single, highly experienced and totally reliable source."