HI-TECH Bury company Flexsys UK Ltd is celebrating after gaining the national Investors in People award.

The company, which has branches in France, Germany and the USA, employs 42 people at its headquarters in Silver Street and provides IT solutions and support for major international businesses.

Investors in People has been used as a framework during massive expansion over the last three years.

Mr Barry Marshall, Director of Administration, said: "We do not sell a product -- our business is selling people's skills and so looking after our staff is very important."

He added: "Investors in People has helped us develop the correct management tools to focus on the needs of our staff.

"We have introduced a comprehensive training programme covering technical and personal development, which is ongoing.

"Through Investors in People the staff has become conscious that as a company we are interested in everything they achieve."

Flexsys was helped through the Investors in People process by Bolton and Bury Chamber's Workforce Development Team -- 0845 6016010.