Stuart Andrew, Member of Parliament for Pudsey, Horsforth and Aireborough, has visited a chemicals manufacturer in his constituency responsible for creating special effects for high-grossing fantasy blockbusters starring some of Hollywood’s biggest A-listers.

Speciality chemicals manufacturer Vickers Laboratories has recruited six new members of staff to its team.

Chemicals manufacturer Vickers Laboratories and speciality chemicals distributor, Melrob, have linked up to provide a highly pure source of NVP (N-Vinyl-2-Pyrrolidone) for the contact lens manufacturing sector.

Vickers Laboratories Ltd, one of the region’s most respected and successful speciality chemicals manufacturers, has been acquired in a management buy-out.