A Warrington-headquartered bottling business has posted a rise in profits, despite the unprecedented challenges brought about by the pandemic, and is now reaping the benefits of its investment programme.

Thomas Hardy Holdings was founded in 1997 as the brainchild of Peter Ward.

Specialising in brewing and bottling beers for a number of brands, it has worked with the likes of Coors Brewers, Diageo and Guinness.

For the year to 30 September 2020, the company reported turnover of £18.67m compared to £18.69m the prior period.

Pre-tax profits were up from £2.93m to £3.2m.