TWO local printing companies have merged to form Excelsior Press (Westhoughton) Ltd.

Bill Bromilow and Paul Hinkinson from Hindley Print in Market Street, Hindley, had worked closely with June and Jeff Preston from Excelsior Press before the merger.

It is the latest chapter in the history of Excelsior, established in 1871. The merger provides customers with a full in-house service which includes web site design.