ILKLEY-based public relations consultancy, Approach PR, is celebrating after securing a new business contract with Keighley-based chemical manufacturer and distributor, Airedale Chemical.

The Cross Hills chemical firm, which had a turnover in excess of £40 million in 2014, has appointed Approach PR to help expand the widely recognised business on a national scale through trade public and media relations Katy Barraclough, senior account manager at Approach PR, said: “We are thrilled to have been appointed by Airedale Chemical.

“We look forward to being able to work with a company which is so highly-respected within its field.”

Daniel Marr, group marketing manager at Airedale Chemical, added: “Approach has a proven track record which we felt resonated with our goals to further increase the reputation and recognition of the brand – something which we have worked hard to achieve over the last 40 years.”