A hi-tech Shipley business is celebrating winning the coveted Investors in People (IiP) award in double quick time.

Lexicon Marketing Services, which specialises in data driven customer relationship management, took just 12 months to gain recognition for the commitment, planning, training and evaluation of its workforce.

The company, which is at the forefront of e-billing technology, employs 142 people and had a turnover of £16 million last year.

Managing director Stuart Sutton said: "We are delighted to have won IiP status."