A COMPANY designing and fitting out interiors for hotels, restaurants and bars around the world has achieved a top quality standard.

Elland-based Andy Thornton Ltd has gained certification to ISO 9001:2008 following an extensive external audit of the company’s management systems during which all areas of operation were carefully scrutinised.

Managing director Peter Siddall said: "We are delighted to achieve such an internationally recognised management standard for quality. It confirms what a great team of people we employ and is a fantastic endorsement of the running of the company and the systems we have in place."

Andy Thornton specialises in fit-outs as well as supplying furniture, lighting, interior accessories and architectural antiques to the contract market. The company also manufactures and installs decorative architectural metalwork structures.

Mr Siddall said ISO 9001:2008 would provide the firm with more opportunities to win business from the public sector and increase its chances of landing contracts for the hospitality sector in relation to the 2012 London Olympics.