NIGHTSPEED Secure Worldwide Express Limited, a Larkfield-based distribution company specialising in high security, is expanding its 1,200 staff by 10 per cent, after a management buyout.

The company, once part of Group 4 Security, has invested £250,000 in its expansion programme. It recently opened depots in Plymouth, Southampton and Warrington, bringing its total to 25.

Because of its emphasis on security, Nightspeed has made important inroads to the pharmaceutical, high value retail, technology and communication sectors. It's now concentrating on expanding its international services.