HEALTHCARE group SSL, owners of the Cupal site in Blackburn, has bought an American firm in a multi million pound deal.

The company has bought Silipos, a firm which produces gel-based products used in footcare, skincare and other medical applications.

SSL was formed through the merger of Seton Scholl and London International Group in June.

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