BUILDING products firm Ensor Holdings has seen profits soar by 200 per cent.

The firm, which has a depot in Blackburn, reported operating profits increase to £520,000 in the first six months of its financial year.

Chairman Ken Harrison said the results were the best for many years.

"The second half of the year is continuing well and although seasonal influences can be an adverse factor two hope to maintain the improved levels of trading."

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