A COUNTY Durham glass company has boosted turnover to £1.5m and is investing "significantly" in growing the business after being involved in some of the world's most famous building projects.

PLG Glass, based in Peterlee, has recently undertaken work in Japan, the US and the United Arab Emirates, and has supplied 500 balustrade panels for the new Wembley Stadium and a staircase for The Royal Bank of Scotland, in Paris. It also helped with the construction of the Newcastle-Gateshead Sage building.

PLG has been supported by Business Link North-East (BLNE) with its growth, and a new website has been launched to help it attract potential clients.

Company director Graeme Hawes said: "We are investing in new technology to give us better control of the whole production process. Continual investment is needed to make sure that we can meet the changing needs of our clients, as we are in a competitive market."

Nigel Hardy, from BLNE, said: "We are pleased to have been able to help them with their plans to move forward and compete successfully in a global market."