LYDNEY-BASED container business Newspace has promoted one of its long-serving members of staff in a bid to boost sales.

Amy Biddle has been promoted to sales team leader at Newspace Containers, on Harbour Industrial Estate.

Managing director of the company, Kealey Frazer-Holland, said: “The decision to see Amy rise through the ranks was an easy one: she has been enthusiastic and committed from the day she joined.

“This promotion carries on the Newspace policy of promotion from within.”

Amy has worked at the portable accommodation manufacturing firm since 2014.

She said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed working here and I am looking forward to the challenges this increased responsibility will bring.”