Thirsk-based GSM Group has won a major contract to supply Nissan's Sunderland plant with component labels.

The contract for two million labels per year bucks the trend of motor manufacturers sourcing outside the UK.

The contract will lead to the creation of five new jobs at the firm, which already employs 200.

GSM's managing director, Barry Dodd, said: "I am delighted that we have won this contract despite the low Euro which is making competition tough for manufacturers in the UK, particularly in the automotive sector."

He added: "Our technical flexibility and capability to provide a 'just in time' service were key."

The GSM Group is supplying Nissan with a wide variety of labels for a range of applications.

The company has substantial experience in manufacturing labels that can withstand harsh industrial environments.

As well as the Thirsk factory, it also has sites in West Yorkshire, Bedfordshire and South Wales.

It has more than 2,000 customers in 14 countries.