AIR Parade Ltd has been helping thousands of people go on holiday for 13 years.

During the first year, Air Parade focused on offering a flights-only operation.

However, with the rise of the low-cost airlines and internet booking, the company changed course four years ago to move into the villa rental sector.

Ian Sheekey, of Air Parade, said the move had proved so successful that the company, based at St Peter's Street, Huddersfield, has grown to become the largest villa operator in Mallorca and one of the largest UK's largest villa companies.

It also offers villas in holiday hotspots such as Minorca and Cyprus.

Novus Sealing Ltd

NOVUS Sealing Ltd has established a strong reputation for making sealing and jointing products for a range of industries.

The Cleckheaton firm, which was bought by its management three years ago, is reaping the rewards for investment in new machinery.

The company supplies products to customers in sectors such as food production, petrochemicals, oil and gas, automotive, aerospace and mining in markets including South Africa, China and South America.

The company received help from the Government-backed Manufacturing Advisory Service to update its systems.

Simon Winfield, of Novus, said: "Our company ethos is to provide honesty, reliability and a high level of service and dependability through all aspects of our business, adding value to our products and ensuring we sustain a competitive edge. "

Disposables UK Ltd

HYGIENE and cleaning specialist Disposables UK Ltd was formed in 1987 by directors Trevor and Diane Storer.

The group is best known for making paper towels and toilet rolls - but has grown over the years to provide a wide range of paper cleaning products.

The Meltham-based business is well-known for its Bay West and Optimum Professional paper tissues - together accounting for 85% of group turnover.

Bay West is exported to countries around the world.

Disposables UK operates from three site in Meltham and one in Milnsbridge. It employs more than 100 people.

The company and its staff are keen to support their local communities - and have raised many hundreds of pounds for charity .