AN ambitious Bolton company is looking to the future after landing a major UK distribution deal with an Italian manufacturer.

Jaymac Security Products Ltd has been awarded the sole UK distributorship for the range of automatic barriers, gate operators and automatic bollards produced by the O&O company in Correggio, near Bologna.

Export Manager Franco Materazzi was among the guests at Jaymac's open day at the firm's new, larger premises in Newnham Street, Astley Bridge. Jaymac Managing Director John McClellan moved the business from Turton Road, Bradshaw to cope with expected demand.

Mr McClellan, a former Radcliffe policeman, worked in security with various companies before starting the business with about four people five years ago.

There are now eight and the intention is to expand slowly but purposefully.

The Italian company's systems have already been installed at a large Bolton company and well-known local sports club.

Mr McClellan said: "O&O have not previously had a good UK distribution partner. It should be a good move for us both."