AN East Lancashire carpet firm has launched a new division to capitalise on its success.

Gaskells has created a new carpet tiles division, based at Clayton-le-Moors, whcih will be headed by Gordon Donald.

The division is made up of Bamber Carpets Ltd and Modulus Ltd as well as a new additional company -- Gaskell Carpet Tiles Ltd.

The new division will concentrate all its efforts on the carpet tile sector of the commercial floorcoverings market.

Gary Wheeler, Gaskell PLC Group chief executive, said: "While the separation of our core business is obviously a very significant event internally, I can assure all our many customers that there'll be no inconvenience or disruption caused during the transition period. No relocation has been necessary as both companies are continuing to operate from our Accrington site.

"It's strictly business as usual."