NINETEEN staff at Anker Systems Ltd in Westhoughton (formerly Riva) have received 10-year service awards.

They received a certificate, an engraved pen set and a framed photograph from Laurence Hayes, Managing Director (UK).

Human Resource Co-ordinator Karen Holt, who was one of the recipients, said: "The ceremony gives the company the opportunity to recognise and reward loyal staff.

"We've all enjoyed a glass of champagne over lunch and it has been very interesting to see how people have progressed over the last 10 years."

Anker provides electronic point of sale solutions for retail outlets across Europe.

The majority of the company's 600-plus UK workers are based at the Head Office in Wingates.

Office Supervisor Sue Galley, who lives in Little Lever, has progressed after joining the company on a part-time basis to do general office duties.

Also, Gary Steele, who was originally recruited as a service engineer, is now the Response Centre Manager responsible for 104 staff.

Anker's recent successes have included installing a new system, known as OSCAR, at the Legoland theme park in Windsor. Anker staff celebrate 10 years' service.