PROVING its pedigree as part of a Guardian business of the year award winner, a Warrington engineering stores management outfit has signed two new deals, it has been announced.

Stores management contracts totalling £27 million have been secured by Integrated Engineering Stores Associates, with vehicle component firm Visteon and Eli Lilly.

IESA is part of the Caldwells Group, which walked away with the top prize and recognition for its innovation and research prowess at our business awards ceremony last June.

It's another fillip for Caldwells, of Dallam Lane, which this year is celebrating 110 years in business. The current client roster for IESA includes glass giants Pilkington and Lever.