THREE employees are the toast of their workmates at an office seating firm.

Blackburn-based Dauphin presented excellence awards to Yvonne Williamson, who works in administration, Vinnie Mullarkey of production and David Brookes, sales accounts manager for their efforts during the year.

The Peter Street firm, which employs 160 people, has embarked on an ambitious expansion programme following its buyout from Calderburn last year.

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