BANNER makers flew the flag for the area's business community yesterday by celebrating a major expansion which will create eight new jobs.
AA Flags Ltd, of Consett, has opened new premises at Park Road North Industrial Estate in the town, doubling its workspace to 3,000sq ft.
Proprietor Mandy Scott said: "The move represents a major step in the development of AA Flags and a wonderful opportunity to continue the growth of the business and its people."
Miss Scott founded the company in 1992, shortly after she was made redundant from a job selling flagpoles to the building trade.
It now sells flags to McDonald's, Burger King, Bass and Scottish and Newcastle breweries and football clubs nationwide.
Miss Scott received money fromDerwentside District Council and County Durham Development Company to fund the expansion.
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