Driver and industrial recruitment firm Transline-Resource recorded a 50% increase in turnover in 2009.

The firm’s results show that turnover jumped from £16.9m to £25.4m, while profits were up over 300% to £1m.

The firm won 23 new contracts with retailers and distributors.

The firm expects to double in size and achieve turnover of £50m by year end.

Joint managing director Paul Beasley says: “The company has moved forwards with 23 new contracts, increased sales and record profitability. This success has been testament to the incredible work ethic from management right through to warehouse staff and HGV drivers, and thankfully we are now reaping the financial rewards.”