AUDIO visual firm ZeroPlus UK expects to more than triple turnover in the next two years.

The company, which is moving into new premises in Gateshead, has secured investment through fund management firm NEL and landed a series of contracts.

ZeroPlus, which was set up three years ago by Nick Bell, the founder of online magazine Teenfront.com, expects turnover to climb from £1.5m to £5m by 2008.

Mr Bell, 22, said: "Our growth so far has very much been organic, but we're now in a position to really start pushing ourselves forward and firmly establishing ourselves as a leader in our field. Our new home is ideal, providing space for growth and excellent facilities close to the city centre."

ZeroPlus specialises in the supply, hire, installation and maintenance of audio-visual products. Its clients include adidas, Northern Rock and Greggs.