Straight ahead for growth

The Leeds-based wheelie bin maker said its retail arm is seeing sales increase thanks to being appointed sole supplier of compost bins to the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation.

The division is now delivering a positive contribution after being restructured.

In March, Straight bought the bulk of waste company Helesi's UK business for 1.65m in cash.

Its integration is "progressing well and to schedule".

Chairman James Newman said as a result of this continued progress, the board is confident it will meet expectations for the full year.

All resolutions were passed at its annual general meeting.