The Middlesbrough 'solid' tyre manufacturer is creating more jobs and expanding its factory.

Green Tyre expands

The Green Tyre Company is to double its workforce to 40 and is to quadruple the size of its factory. £1m is being invested in the expansion. £200k of the investment is in the form of a grant.

The company exports most of its bicycle and wheelchair tyres and has been in business for nine years.

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