INTERNATIONAL provider of world class security, communication and time management solutions, Blick Group, has celebrated 80 years of business.

Launched in 1922, under the name of Blick Time Recorders Ltd, the Swindon-based group now has more than 70,000 clients worldwide and offers unrivalled expertise to meet the specialist needs of commerce, industry and the public sector.

The Elgin Trading Estate-based office acts as the headquarters for Blick plc and also Blick UK, one of the Group's seven subsidiary companies.

Chief executive Vanda Murray said: "It is a marvellous achievement that we are celebrating our 80th birthday.

"Throughout our 80 years the success of the group and its products has been based on a combination of innovation, integrity and customer service and these core values will ensure we continue to thrive in the future.

"Our products can be fully integrated to create a complete networked solution, backed by our comprehensive services which includes design, installation, maintenance and customer support."