Thorite officially opened its Bristol sales and service centre on September 27.

The opening marks the latest of 11 UK centres which feature pneumatic, compressed air and fluid handling products.

Alongside the official opening of the Bristol centre, Thorite also hosted a fluid power exhibition which allowed visitors to see the latest products from major manufacturers.

Thorite’s managing director Stephen Wright said:  “I am really delighted with what we have achieved here in Bristol.

“Across the UK Thorite offers our customers market leading products, with support from our team of industry experts and massive stock levels.

“Today we have showcased some of our leading brands and visitors have been able to discuss applications with manufacturers technical staff and our Steve Boyle, who runs our operation in Bristol.

“Steve has many years of experience and is widely known by local industry for his knowledge and expertise.”

Pictured: (L) David Lewis, branch manager of the Bristol sales and service centre, councillor Ian Blair, Stephen Wright, managing director of Thorite, Steve Boyle, general manager of the Bristol sales and service centre.