LUXURY kitchen manufacturer Grange Interiors has strengthened its business management team with the promotion of ANGELA GOODWIN to marketing and product development manager.

Ms Goodwin, whose previous role was as a designer, will now help develop kitchen ranges, process materials and technical concepts, while building upon Grange's growth in private retail, commercial and contracts markets.

The 33-year-old, from Newcastle, has worked at the company, based in North Shields, North Tyneside, for nearly five years, working on luxury kitchens at the Carlton Terrace development in Newcastle and at Faverdale Hall, in Darlington.

As part of her career development, Ms Goodwin is completing a Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Diploma course.