Excavator manufacturer Komatsu UK is celebrating after securing a deal right on its doorstep.

The Birtley, County Durham-based business has won an order to supply a PC 210-6 hydraulic excavator to MGL Demolition in Newburn, Newcastle, thanks to an ability to meet customer demands.

The excavator was built at the Birtley plant before being customised to MGL's specifications at the Marubeni-Komatisu plant in Chester-le-Street.

MGL requested that the excavator be fitted with a one piece straight boom, allowing for extra height.

It was also repainted from Komatsu yellow to MGL's corporate livery of jade green and lime, white and amber stripes.

Phil Newton, sales manager at Marubeni-Komatsu said: "We're working hard to gain new business in the region and across the UK.

"There are more than 500 workers involved in the manufacture of a Komatsu excavator and its really motivating for them and me to see the machine being used so close to home."

Mark Davison, managing director of MGL Demolition added: "This is the first time I've purchased a Komatsu excavator and I'm impressed with the resources and expertise the firm has to offer.

"It's great to use a locally built product, because it means its more convenient for customer support and after sales service."

The excavator is to be used in demolition and clearance projects around the UK.

First on the list is the demolition of the fire-damaged Hermitage School in Chester-le-Street. The school will then be rebuilt.