The recession has not stopped pipeline and heating supplier BSS Industrial from investing in a new trade counter in Portsmouth.
The new branch is the first to be opened by the firm since 2003 and has created six new jobs.

Tom Wilson, BSS Industrial business development director, said: “The marine industry is one of a number of growth sectors in which we are strengthening our position. The opening of this new branch will not only better position us to service the contracts on the south coast, but is also a statement that BSS Industrial is performing well as a business.”

BSS Portsmouth customers will get a next day delivery service on stock orders.