THREE employees of the East Lancashire Paper Mill Company Ltd at Radcliffe have received awards to mark 25 years' service.

Kenneth Heyes, Alan Bennett and Raymond Hayes attended a celebratory dinner and each received a commemorative certificate and gift from ELPM Chief Executive Andrew Rothwell.

Machineman Kenneth Heyes and Shift Technician Alan Bennett both live in Bury and chose to receive cheques as their long service gift.

Fork lift truck driver Raymond Hayes of Radcliffe chose a watch.

East Lancs, which manufactures a range of coloured papers/boards and recycled packaging gradfes, is currently investing in new capacity in both its manufacturing divisions.

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