A BLACKBURN firm which supplies fire security equipment to every corner of the globe has been shortlisted for a business award.

Acorn Fire and Security, based at Trident Park, offers 5,000 goods to every continent.

In the last 12 months, the firm has been targeting new markets, and has moved to much larger premises to accommodate a larger stock hold and to provide product training facilities.

Katie Roberts, digital marketing manager, said staff were 'delighted' with the shortlisting.

She said: "We offer the whole package, from fire alarm and integrated system design, through to final installation and commissioning for our B2B Clients.

"Our extensive technical knowledge, coupled with our complete belief in offering the absolute highest levels of customer service possible, in both UK and international markets, sets us apart from any competition."

Ms Roberts added: "We have been exporting for four years, within the last year our export market share has grown 30 per cent and we are now exporting to countries across all continents, including Antarctica.

"Within the last year, the traffic on our website from export visitors has increased by 30 per cent since 2015-2016.

"We expect our visibility to increase and our website traffic to increase."