A LEADING pressure relief systems manufacturer received a £220,000 boost yesterday.

Elfab received the cash as a Selective Finance for Investment (SFI) grant from One NorthEast.

It will help safeguard more than 50 jobs at the plant in North Shields, North Tyneside.

The company plans to invest in the latest production equipment and upgrade the offices, factory and IT systems at its base on the West Chirton Industrial Estate.